Cars left idling as residents flee street battles

GUNFIGHTS between Hamas and Fatah gunmen erupted across the Gaza Strip yesterday, killing four people, wounding several others and destroying a days-old truce.

Hamas militants fired mortar shells near Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ residence in Gaza City, while street battles sent residents nearby fleeing in terror. Some even left their cars idling as they sought shelter.

Masked gunmen took up positions on rooftops during the attack, while others took cover in alleyways below. Mr Abbas was not in Gaza at the time.