Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Figthing resumed in Gaza

Earlier this morning fighting resumed between Hamas and Fatah in the Gaza Strip. At least one man was killed and 11 were injured in a bloody morning which followed a relatively peaceful night. Yesterday the clashes between the factions continued despite a ceasefire declaration of the day before. A Kidnapping War was started yesterday in Gaza as a former Fatah minister was taken by Hamas operatives. The minister was subsequently released but his abduction is still viewed as an escalation of the conflict. Several lower ranked officials of both sides are still held.
President Abu Mazen of the Fatah may come to the Gaza Strip today and perhaps meet with Hamas PM Haniyeh in another effort to put an end to the violence.

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