Israeli forces point their artillery towards Gaza near the Karni crossing point between Israel and the artillery Gaza Strip on February 24, 2008. The Israeli army is preparing for a possible Hamas-organised march on the border fence around Gaza aimed at breaking a months-long economic blockade, local media reported Sunday Photo by Edi Israel / Flash90

Young Israeli couple kissing at Rabin square in Tel Aviv. 24 February 2008. photo by Liron Almog/Flash90

Palestinian prisoners are guarded by Israeli soldiers after they were detained by troops during a military operation near Bureij, in the southern Gaza Strip, on the border with Israel, Sunday, FEB. 24, 2008. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi /FLASH90

Palestinian prisoners are guarded by Israeli soldiers after they were detained by troops during a military operation near Bureij, in the southern Gaza Strip, on the border with Israel, Sunday, FEB. 24, 2008. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi /FLASH90

Palestinian prisoners are guarded by Israeli soldiers after they were detained by troops during a military operation near Bureij, in the southern Gaza Strip, on the border with Israel, Sunday, FEB. 24, 2008. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi /FLASH90

Palestinian prisoners are guarded by Israeli soldiers after they were detained by troops during a military operation near Bureij, in the southern Gaza Strip, on the border with Israel, Sunday, FEB. 24, 2008. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi /FLASH90

Israeli soldiers exit the Gaza Strip after a military operation near Bureij, in the southern Gaza Strip, on the border with Israel, Sunday, FEB. 24, 2008. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi /FLASH90

Israeli soldiers exit the Gaza Strip after a military operation near Bureij, in the southern Gaza Strip, on the border with Israel, Sunday, FEB. 24, 2008. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi /FLASH90

Israeli soldiers exit the Gaza Strip after a military operation near Bureij, in the southern Gaza Strip, on the border with Israel, Sunday, FEB. 24, 2008. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi /FLASH90

Taxis waiting in line at the Central Bus Station in Tel-Aviv. February 24, 2008. Photo by Miriam Alster/Flash90

**FILE** View of Masada, an ancient fortification in the Southern District of Israel. February 24, 2008. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90. **YATED NEEMAN & KIKAR SHABAT & KOOKER OUT**

**FILE**Rebbe of the Modzitz Hassidic dynasty, Chaim Shaul Taub, on February 24, 2008. Photo by Yaakov Naumi/Flash90. **YATED NEEMAN & KIKAR SHABAT & KOOKER OUT**FILE**

Woman walks her dogs in Kibbutz Merhavia, Emek Israel. 24/02/08 Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90

Women laughing on the path in Kibbutz Merhavia, Emek Israel. 24/02/04 Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90

Woman sitting on park bench in Kibbutz Merhavia with her dogs 24/02/08 Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90

Kibbutz Merhavia members work on construction in the kibbutz. View of Afula in the background 24/02/08 Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90

Kibbutz Merhavia members work on construction in the kibbutz. View of Afula in the background 24/02/08 Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90

Plassim Factory in Kibbutz Merhavia, man working machinery for making plastic sewage tubes. 24/02/08 Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90

Plassim Factory in Kibbutz Merhavia, man working machinery for making plastic hose attachments. 24/02/08 Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90

Women receiving food at food hall in Kibbutz Merhavia, Emek Israel 24/02/08 Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90

Elderly eating in the food hall in Kibbutz Merhavia, Emek Israel 24/02/08 Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90

Elderly eating in the food hall in Kibbutz Merhavia, Emek Israel 24/02/08 Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90