In a press release in the West Bank, Hamas condemned ongoing clashes with Fatah. No matter what, all infighting is rejected and what was going on went against the principles of Palestinians who are living under a brutal occupation, said Hamas. The movement urged all its members to observe self control and avoid taking part in any clashes.
On its part, Palestinian National Security forces said what was going on in Gaza was in reality a military coup against military and security systems, adding that attacks by Hamas' fighters were also attempts to overthrow Palestinian presidency and cabinet. In a press release, the forces said they will counter all attacks through all possible means, adding that Palestinian National Security included legal forces, unlike assailing militias.Tuesday clashes between Hamas and Fatah left about 20 Palestinians injured and a member of the forces, Rezq Safi, was killed in central Gaza.