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Hamas and Al Qaida-inspired group clash in Gaza Strip
Hamas security forces clashed with gunmen from the Al Qaida-inspired Army of Islam in the Gaza Strip on Sunday.
- Agencies
- Published: 10:17 July 27, 2008
- Image Credit: AP
Gaza: Hamas security forces clashed with gunmen from the Al Qaida-inspired Army of Islam in the Gaza Strip on Sunday.
A Hamas commander was seriously wounded in the fighting, which erupted when Hamas forces sought to arrest gunmen from the Army off Islam, Hamas officials said.
Two Army of Islam gunmen were arrested in the security crackdown, which was launched over the weekend after a series of deadly bombings.
As part of the crackdown, Hamas has arrested more than 160 activists from rival group Fatah.
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