Palestinians attend a protest calling the lifting of the Israeli blockade in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, on July 29, 2009. [Xinhua]

Palestinians whose houses were destroyed during Israel's offensive in Gaza attend a protest calling for the rebuilding of the houses, in the Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, July 29, 2009. Thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed during Israel's 23-day military offensive launched on Dec.27, 2008. [Xinhua]