(Globe and Mail-Canada) Patrick Martin - The Fakhoura UN School in Gaza is offering temporary housing to about 1,200 Palestinians. After a visit to the school, heading toward the exit, we were overwhelmed by the jet-like sound of two rockets being launched from somewhere near the school. Hamas, or some other militant group, clearly is hoping the Israelis won't strike at the launchers, which are kept underground until the moment of firing, because they're close to the school and so many refugees. As the Hamas-made missiles screamed off into the sky, leaving a white vapor trail, the kids all cheered.
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