Violence followed President Abu Mazen's declaration that he plans to call for an early election.
Firefights broke out in several locations in the Gaza Strip between Hamas and Fatah operatives.
At least 21 Palestinians were injured. Hamas militants kidnapped a Fatah policeman. Two more Fatah supportes were kidnapped in the north of the Gaza Strip.
Thousands gathered in protests and in support of Hamas.
Negotiations are being conducted to release the kidnapees and to facilitate a calm between Fatah and Hamas.
Hamas announced that an early election is unacceptable.
Many fear that the Palestinian Authority is headed for an all out civil war.
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