A relative holds a picture of Palestinian Fatma Omar An-Najar, 68, who blew herself up near Israeli soldiers in the northern Gaza. The military reported soldiers spotted the bomber and threw a stun grenade at her, causing her to set off the explosives. Two soldiers were slightly wounded, the military said. Hamas claimed responsibility.

First published in the November 23, 2006, 6:07 p.m. edition

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