Hamas policeman killed in hospital gun battle

Fierce gun battles erupted in the streets of Gaza City early today between forces of the rival Hamas and Fatah movements, killing one Hamas militant and leaving a shaky truce in tatters.

The sound of automatic gunfire could be heard throughout Gaza City, and a Fatah installation was attacked with mortar fire – the latest unrest in a week of factional fighting that shows few signs of easing despite Sunday’s truce declaration.