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Gaza protest turns violent

Gaza City: A protest by Fatah supporters in Gaza against Hamas rule turned violent on Friday when Hamas men began forcefully dispersing the crowd, firing in the air and beating demonstrators and reporters. Three persons were wounded in the clashes, according to Dr. Muawiya Hassanin of the Palestinian Health Ministry.

It was not immediately clear if they were protesters or policemen, and Dr. Hassanin did not specify the nature of their injuries. AP staff covering the protest witnessed the beating of one journalist by Hamas men. A similar protest last Friday also ended in clashes and harassment of journalists. — AP

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