The bodies of 18 Palestinians killed by Israeli tank fire have been buried amid emotional scenes in the northern Gaza town of Beit Hanoun. One man carried the bodies of two babies, wrapped in traditional burial shrouds.

Israeli PM Ehud Olmert said the strike, which hit a civilian area, was the result of a “technical failure”.

“I’m very uncomfortable with this event. I’m very distressed. I checked it and I verified it. This is not the policy.”

He added, admitting that further mistakes “may happen”.

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