An Israeli soldier fires a tear gas grenade at Palestinian demonstrators during a protest against Israel's controversial barrier in the West Bank town of Salfit June 9, 2005. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met leaders of militant groups and political factions in the occupied Gaza Strip on Thursday to salvage a truce with Israel that has been hit by a flare-up of violence. REUTERS/Abed Omar Qusini AOQ/OP/DY