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Israel-Palestine-Jordan
Hamas force battles rivals in Gaza
2006-05-23
Hamas and Fatah officials met to try to calm tensions on Monday after a new Hamas militia battled gunmen from a Fatah-dominated force near Gaza's Palestinian parliament in clashes that killed a Jordanian diplomat's driver. Six bystanders were wounded as the rival groups traded fire from rooftops, behind buildings and on a Gaza City street in the latest internal fighting that will add to fears of civil war erupting in the impoverished territory of 1.4 million people.

The Hamas and Fatah leaders were brought together by Egyptian mediators after which they both condemned the driver's killing and sent condolences to the Jordanian people and to King Abdullah. They agreed to hold daily meetings to try to calm tensions and sent a message to their respective gunmen that they would not protect them if they violate public order.
Posted by:Fred

#10  Hamas, Fatah, Islamic Jihad - don't let those Al Qaeda bastards get a toe-hold in YOUR territory. Kill them off now!
Posted by: DMFD   2006-05-23 21:30  

#9  Dear Islamic Jihad:

Hamas and Fatah are taking credit for your actions. Now is the time to strike them. You can be a player in 3 months with the right moves.
Posted by: 6   2006-05-23 18:47  

#8  My advice column:

Hamas - Go for it. Those Fatah asshats have been abusing the glorious paleostinian peoples for decades and they need to pay the price. You are Allen's own. NOW if the time to strike and kill them all!

Fatah - Go for it. As if Hamas is better than you. They are just trying to put you down and humiliate you. NOW if the time to strike and kill them all!
Posted by: Brett   2006-05-23 17:10  

#7  How long before they hate each other more than - oh, the Americans? And I suppose it is still the fault of the Joooos that they are killing each other - the 60 years of preaching hate couldn't have had anything to do with it!
Posted by: Bobby   2006-05-23 14:08  

#6  Thanks, gromgoru. Filling in the program is much appreciated! I look forward to their eventual mutual destruction, heh. Popcorn? Malted Milk Balls? :)
Posted by: Craing Joluns5358   2006-05-23 07:14  

#5  "Civil war is the red line that nobody dares cross, no matter which side they are on ... Civil war is forbidden," Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said...."

I saw this a couple of days ago on LGF. I guess Hamas didn't get the memo
Posted by: Dripping sarcasm   2006-05-23 06:47  

#4  Is that a cold statement of facts, or a wish? Anyway, it makes me feel all fuzzy.
Posted by: anonymous5089   2006-05-23 05:15  

#3  #2 In Gaza. On the West Bank Fatah has the advantages.
Posted by: gromgoru   2006-05-23 05:08  

#2  Is it my imagination, or is Fatah getting creamed?
Posted by: Craing Joluns5358   2006-05-23 04:53  

#1  More fatalities.
Posted by: gromgoru   2006-05-23 04:46  

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