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An Israeli army artillery piece fires a shell toward the northern Gaza Strip from its position near Kibbutz Nahal Oz, just outside the Gaza Strip, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005. Israel's vice premier warned Thursday that Israel would respond harshly if Palestinian militants continue to fire rockets from Gaza toward Israel, mentioning the possibility of an invasion by ground troops. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Oded Balilty)