Ramallah, West Bank, Sept 7, SPA -- Palestinian Prime MinisterAhmed Qureia warned Israel that its air strike Tuesday thatkilled 14 "Hamas" fighters in the Gaza Strip will invite aresponse from the group, adding that any retaliation forthe killings will be justified. "No crime goes unpunished," Qureia said at a meeting ofthe Palestinian Cabinet. "For sure there will beretaliation and the retaliation will be justified." Qureia said the attack hindered Egypt's efforts to helpbring peace to the region. "Israel wants to block everything," said Qureia."Yesterday we had a fruitful meeting with the Egyptiansand this was Israel's response." On Monday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit andintelligence chief Omar Suleiman met with Qureia andPalestinian leader Yasser Arafat to discuss Israel'splanned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.--SPA1328 Local Time 1028 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/198944