In pictures: Israel hits Hamas leaders

In their most deadly strike since the uprising began 10 months ago, Israeli helicopters attack the regional headquarters of Palestinian militant organisation Hamas, killing eight people including two of the group's senior leaders.

Chaotic scenes followed the Nablus attack as rescuers attempted to recover the dead and injured from the Hamas building

Amid scenes of panic and confusion, dazed survivors were escorted from the ruins

Jamal Masour, who died in the attack, was described by Hamas as one of its political leaders

Hamas has warned that its supporters will make Israel "pay the price" for the raid

Israeli forces remain on high alert after what officials describe as an "unprecedented" number of bomb warnings

A Palestinian child hides from Israeli tanks, which have been redeployed to Palestinian-controlled areas