In pictures: Rantissi's death

1 of 7 Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi, the head of Hamas in Gaza, was being driven through Gaza City when his car was hit by Israeli missiles.

2 of 7 Mr Rantissi survived the attack and was rushed to al-Shifa hospital, but despite the doctor's efforts he died of his wounds.

3 of 7 At the scene of the attack, angry supporters salvaged scraps of clothes from Mr Rantissi's car.

4 of 7 There were immediate calls for revenge, as armed Palestinians poured into the streets.

5 of 7 Tens of thousands of Palestinians gathered for Mr Rantissi's highly-charged funeral in Gaza City.

6 of 7 Many Palestinian shopkeepers shut their stores in protest at Mr Rantissi's killing.

7 of 7 The attack on Mr Rantissi came hours after a suicide bomber killed himself and an Israeli soldier at the Erez checkpoint, just north of Gaza City.