However, the two people killed were apparently bystanders who were walking outside the house, according to Palestinian officials and hospital doctors.
After nightfall Tuesday, Palestinians were lining up at bakeries and groceries to stock up on food. Outside the building hit in Tuesday's air strike, Palestinians clamored for revenge.
"If [Israeli Prime Minister Ariel] Sharon has declared a war today, we accept the challenge and we will fight," said Abu Qusay, a leader of the al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, loosely linked to Arafat's Fatah movement.
At his West Bank headquarters, Arafat denounced the Israeli offensive. "They want to destroy Gaza before they leave it, but our people do not kneel," he said.
RSS