13 months after the Hamas-regime rose to power in Gaza, Fatah and Hamas factions are once again firing their weapons at one-another.
Hamas leaders blame Muhmad Dahlan, the former PA (Palestinian Authority) national security advisor under PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) for the Friday night explosion that killed 5 Hamas terrorists and a 4-year-old girl. Following the explosion, Hamas arrested 160 people aligned with Fatah. Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyah vowed he will �seek justice� with those responsible for the explosion, which left others injured. Among the dead was Hamas� commander in Sajayieh, Nihad Masbah as well as other senior officials in the terrorist organization.
The explosion occurred at about 8:30PM in the Hilal Caf�, frequented by Hamas supporters. The explosive device was detonated near a vehicle of a known Hamas personality outside the caf�.
Hamas did not seek to blame Israel for the explosion, stating they are aware there are forces seeking to create anarchy in Gaza, but Hamas will not permit such a reality.
In southern Israel, security officials fear the ongoing fighting in Gaza may result in renewed rocket attacks, prompting the IDF to order a heightened operational status on Sunday.
(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)
