Palestinian gunmen protest as Israel arrests militia

PALESTINIAN security forces arrested militiamen accused of violating a truce with Israel, the first such arrests under a US-backed peace plan, prompting a protest by gunmen, who marched in the street and fired volleys into the air.

Seven militiamen were arrested in Gaza City and the town of Khan Younis, apparently for firing anti-tank rockets at the Jewish settlement of Kfar Darom on Wednesday. The rocket fire injured four people.

The Palestinian security chief, Mohammed Dahlan, had assured Israel he would go after anyone who breaks the ceasefire, including those who attacked Kfar Darom.