Emotions run high in the southern Gazan town of Khan Younis as residents bury two men targeted and killed on Thursday morning in an Israeli air strike.<br/> <br />In Gaza City, the air strikes, mainly targeting rocket launchers have increased the number of casualties - including civilian.<br/> <br />The wounded, including several children, were rushed to hospital for treatment.<br/> <br />Earlier on Thursday, Israel dropped pamphlets in the Gaza Strip warning residents to stay away from Hamas offices or risk their lives.<br/> <br />Many silently read the pamphlets before tearing them up.<br/> <br />Shops were closed in Gaza City as residents - worried about a protracted conflict - queued at bakeries to stock up on bread.<br/> <br />Isreal launched a major offensive against Palestinian militants in Gaza on Wednesday killing the military commander of Hamas in an air strike and threatening an invasion.
