The funeral of Palestinian PM's, Ismail Haniyeh, bodyguard who was killed yesterday in a botched up assassination attempt on Haniyeh may become a riot catalyst. So it is reported and feared in Gaza. Haniyeh came into Gaza through the Rafah Pass yesteday after being detained in the Siani for 8 hours by Palestinian and Egyptian troops. As he came through, fire was opened on his motorcade and one of his bodyguards was killed and several others injured including Haniyeh's son.
Hamas blames Fatah for the shooting and promises retribution. Fatah officials deny any involvement in the shooting.
Tensions have already been running high in Gaza as several assassinations took place there during the past week; the last of a Hamas appointed judge just two days ago. Hamas and Fatah are in the midst of a power struggle in Gaza.
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