Hamas rally in Gaza (8 images)

Member of Hamas movement's security forces stand guard during a rally honoring 24,000 Palestinians who memorized the Koran, organized by Dar al-Koran association in Gaza City September 12, 2010. UPI/Ismael Mohamad

A Palestinian woman holds up a copy of the Muslim Holy book, the Quran during a rally organized by Islamic Hamas group a rally honoring 24,000 Palestinians who memorized the Koran, organized by Dar al-Koran association in Gaza City September 12, 2010. UPI/Ismael Mohamad

Former Palestinian prime minister and senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniya (L) attend during a rally organized by Islamic Hamas group a rally honoring 24,000 Palestinians who memorized the Koran, organized by Dar al-Koran association in Gaza City September 12, 2010. UPI/Ismael Mohamad.

A Palestinian boy holds up a copy of the Muslim Holy book, the Quran during a rally organized by Islamic Hamas group a rally honoring 24,000 Palestinians who memorized the Koran, organized by Dar al-Koran association in Gaza City September 12, 2010. UPI/Ismael Mohamad