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Hamas-Fatah Clashes Leave 8 Dead in Gaza

Bush plans Middle East trip next week to push for peace

By Jim O'Neill,  Newser User

Posted Jan 1, 2008 10:19 AM CST
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(Newser) – Days before President Bush’s visit to the Middle East, violence between Hamas and Fatah spiked in the Gaza Strip today, the AP reports. Eight people have been killed in the violence over the past 24 hours, the first deaths in Palestinian infighting in 2 months. The renewed clashes prompted Hamas, which controls Gaza, to arrest Fatah activists and bar public gatherings.

"We are not going to show mercy for these crimes," said a Hamas official in Gaza. The crackdown came despite a reconciliatory speech by Mahmoud Abbas. The Fatah leader last week called for early elections and for Hamas to cede Gaza. Continued violence would dash hopes that Bush’s visit could prod Israel and Palestinians toward renewed peace talks.

Palestinians carry the body of Fatah member Mahmoud Doghmosh during his funeral in Gaza, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. Gaza's ruling Hamas militant group launched a new crackdown on the rival Fatah movement early Tuesday, arresting dozens of activists and barring public gatherings after Fatah anniversary celebrations sparked deadly violence throughout...
Palestinians carry the body of Fatah member Mahmoud Doghmosh during his funeral in Gaza, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. Gaza's ruling Hamas militant group launched a new crackdown on the rival Fatah movement...   (Associated Press)
Palestinians carry the body of 14 years old Mohammed Abu AL-Wafa during his funeral in Khan Younis refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008.
Palestinians carry the body of 14 years old Mohammed Abu AL-Wafa during his funeral in Khan Younis refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008.   (Associated Press)
A relative of 14 year-old Palestinian Mohammed Abu Al-Wafa mourns over his body in the morgue of Nasser hospital in Khan Younis refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. Celebrations marking the founding of the veteran Palestinian movement, Fatah, turned deadly in the Gaza Strip, where eight Palestinians...
A relative of 14 year-old Palestinian Mohammed Abu Al-Wafa mourns over his body in the morgue of Nasser hospital in Khan Younis refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. Celebrations marking...   (Associated Press)
Palestinians women react as they mourn for Fatah member Mahmoud Doghmosh during his funeral in Gaza, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. Gaza's ruling Hamas militant group launched a new crackdown on the rival Fatah movement early Tuesday, arresting dozens of activists and barring public gatherings after Fatah anniversary celebrations sparked deadly...
Palestinians women react as they mourn for Fatah member Mahmoud Doghmosh during his funeral in Gaza, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. Gaza's ruling Hamas militant group launched a new crackdown on the rival Fatah...   (Associated Press)
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