NEWYORK, May 18, 2004 (WAFA) - United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan condemned Israeli continuous destruction of Palestinian homes in Gaza Strip saying that such acts "causing a very difficult and painful situation for the people of Palestine".... In a statement issued Monday, S.G expressed his distress about Israeli widespread destruction of Palestinian homes calling on Israeli government to fulfil its obligations under international law and to refrain from further grave violations of international law.... Israeli widespread destruction of Palestinian homes has left more than 19,000 homeless.... According to UN relief teams, 2,197 people have lost their homes following the demolition of 191 homes throughout Gaza in the first 15 days of May, with Rafah the worst-affected area....