GAZA CITY: Palestinian gunmen from the rival Hamas and Fatah militias clashed in southern Gaza yesterday, killing a 14-year old boy in the crossfire and injuring four others, security and hospital officials said.
The clashes began in the southern city of Khan Younis during the funeral of a Palestinian militant killed Tuesday night by Israeli forces.
A security official from the area, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press, said Fatah-backed gunmen who at the funeral were incensed when a top Hamas militant blamed for infighting between the rival groups arrived.
The young boy suffered a gunshot wound in the stomach, hospital officials said. Four others were injured, including the top Hamas gunman, the security official said.
Deadly gunfights between Hamas and Fatah militias erupted soon after the new Hamas-led government took office in March, most of them caused by rivalries over control of the security forces.
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I wish there would be more condemnation.
If Israeli troops killed this boy I would have made the exact same comment. I believe it would have been 'absolutley disgusting'... I am even moe disgusted by the fact that no one seems to care when it is there fellow Muslims that commited the crime.
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format_quote Originally Posted by ganeshsikkim
I wish there would be more condemnation.
If Israeli troops killed this boy I would have made the exact same comment. I believe it would have been 'absolutley disgusting'... I am even moe disgusted by the fact that no one seems to care when it is there fellow Muslims that commited the crime.
I would say that the lack of caring on this forum is not as disgusting as a 14 year old boy dieing because of corrupt people.
Re: Palestinian boy, 14, dies during Hamas-Fatah clash
format_quote Originally Posted by ganeshsikkim
I wish there would be more condemnation.
If Israeli troops killed this boy I would have made the exact same comment. I believe it would have been 'absolutley disgusting'... I am even moe disgusted by the fact that no one seems to care when it is there fellow Muslims that commited the crime.
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Unfortunately, the Israeli/Hezbollah conflict has taken attention away from the Palestinian problems. Since Hamas was elected, Fatah and Hamas have been fighting each other over control. So much for a peaceful democratic transition. I'm afraid this situation will get worse before it gets better.
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How are the Palestinian people asking anyone to believe they will ever be at peace with Israel if they cannot even be at peace with themselves.
If anyone is so naive to think that the Palestinians will ever be able to live a peaceful existance next to Jews when they cannot even accomplish this next to there fellow Muslims is mistaken.
Absolutly pathetic. How can they even have the nerve to claim 'they want peace' If they ever get a state it will probably fall into civil war and the children will probably be worse off then they were occupied.
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format_quote Originally Posted by therebbe
I thought they were close to a unity goverment deal before this incident.
That might be the case. However, from all the info I've seen Fatah and Hamas have been at odds since the election. Not to mention the problem involved with the Hamas government being unable to pay security forces and other government employees.
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Please someone awnser this? How can the world community expect the Palestinians to be at peace with israel when they cannot even be at peace with themselves? I'd like to know. I use to be such a supporter of the Palestinians. But this is just a joke. I become more aware of the true situation everyday I come here.
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format_quote Originally Posted by ManchesterFolk
Please someone awnser this? How can the world community expect the Palestinians to be at peace with israel when they cannot even be at peace with themselves.
Re: Palestinian boy, 14, dies during Hamas-Fatah clash
format_quote Originally Posted by Keltoi
Unfortunately, the Israeli/Hezbollah conflict has taken attention away from the Palestinian problems. Since Hamas was elected, Fatah and Hamas have been fighting each other over control. So much for a peaceful democratic transition. I'm afraid this situation will get worse before it gets better.
It did actually take away from the fighting and this kidnapping of fox people might have been a plea to say look here with your cameras....
Yet, it only brings negative light on them, so smart move to release the soldiers.
Re: Palestinian boy, 14, dies during Hamas-Fatah clash
format_quote Originally Posted by ManchesterFolk
Please someone awnser this? How can the world community expect the Palestinians to be at peace with israel when they cannot even be at peace with themselves? I'd like to know. I use to be such a supporter of the Palestinians. But this is just a joke. I become more aware of the true situation everyday I come here.
You become more aware of the true situation everyday you come here?????
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