Hamas takes control of Security HQ, say witnesses

Hamas has taken control of key Palestinian Preventive Security headquarters, according to reports from witnesses.

Thu, 14 Jun, 2007 - 12:00

Hamas has taken control of key Palestinian Preventive Security headquarters, according to reports from witnesses.

Earlier, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ordered his elite presidential guard to strike back against Hamas militants bent on besieging his Gaza City compound.

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Courts Gaza infighting Place: Preventive Security Place: Palestinian Preventive Security Place: Gaza City Place: Fatah Place: Gaza Place: West Bank Place: Ramallah Person: president Person: Mahmoud Abbas Person: Abbas Organisation: Hamas Organisation: Palestinian

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