A political rally by the militant Palestinian group Hamas turned violent Saturday, as supporters of the rival Fatah faction opened fire, sparking a melee that left more than 25 people wounded, a Palestinian official said. Color me surprised.
The incident in the Maghazi refugee camp
Thin skinned. Wait till they find out democracy means having to listen to Barbara Boxer and Teddy Kennedy without taking a shot.
One of the Fatah supporters opened fire, seriously wounding one Hamas supporters and causing shrapnel wounds to four others, the official said. Some 25 other people were hurt by knives, clubs and beatings in the ensuing melee, the official said. No further details were immediately available.
He could say no more.
While rival Palestinian factions have sporadically fought one another, such instances of fighting are rare,
surely you jest!
with the various groups all saying they are committed to ending Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.