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15.07.05, 13:48
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At least 2 Palestinians killed, more than 15 hurt in clashes between Hamas,
PA security forces
By Ali Waked
GAZA – Palestinian civil war? Clashes between Hamas members and Palestinian
Authority security forces resumed in full force Friday morning, following
persistent rocket and mortar attacks on Israeli communities.
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At least two Palestinians were killed and more than 15 others sustained
wounds in the fighting, which took place in several locations across the Gaza
Strip, Palestinian sources reported.
The sources said one of those killed is a 10-year-old boy. The other one is
reportedly an unidentified 18-year-old youngster.
Eyewitnesses in Gaza reported a heavy deployment of Palestinian Authority
forces and armored vehicles on city streets. The sources added Hamas members
could be seen directing automatic and mortar fire at PA forces, posts, and
vehicles.
The most serious exchanges of fire were reported in Gaza City. During the
clashes, Hamas members reportedly torched an armored vehicle belonging to the
Palestinian Authority.
PA officials concerned
Meanwhile, the Hamas has demanded in an official statement the resignation of
Palestinian Interior Minister Nasser Yousef. The terror group blames Yousef
for the recent escalation in violence between Hamas and Palestinian security
forces.
On Thursday, Hamas members presented in a press conference a document on
behalf of Yousef that includes an explicit order to open fire at Palestinian
gunmen who fire at Israeli targets.
The Hamas statement notes that Yousef’s order is apparently the result of
meetings held between the Palestinian minister and Israeli officials and
is “aimed at undermining and eliminating Palestinian resistance.”
Official PA sources expressed concerns regarding a possible escalation of
violence ahead of and following Friday prayers.
In earlier clashes overnight , five Hamas members and a Palestinian security
officer were hurt. One of the injured Hamas members was said to be in serious
condition.
Meanwhile, Palestinian security officials continued their discussions Friday
in a bid to resolve the tensions. However, PA officials said quiet contacts
are unlikely to remain the only course of action adopted by the Authority
First Published: 07.15.05, 10:59
Latest Update: 07.15.05, 11:31
