Hamas to build homes for 'human shields' on Gaza - Israel border

Hamas is planning to build temporary homes - mainly 'caravans' (trailers) - for Gazan civilians displaced by Operation Cast Lead along the Gaza - Israel border. The Gazan civilians would then serve as 'human shields' for activities like rocket fire and tunnel digging. The army learned recently of the plan, initiated by Hamas Housing Minister Yousef al-Mansi, under which thousands of Palestinians