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Gaza tense after deadly battles Gaza tense after deadly battles
(40 minutes later)
At least two people have been killed in Gaza in sporadic shooting between rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah. At least three people have been killed in Gaza in clashes between rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah.
Although reported to be still tense, the funerals for those killed passed off peacefully on Saturday.Although reported to be still tense, the funerals for those killed passed off peacefully on Saturday.
Earlier, a civilian was among two shot dead in the city centre, bringing to 15 the number killed since Thursday night. Earlier, a civilian was among two shot dead in the city centre, bringing to 16 the number killed since Thursday night.
Clashes erupted after weeks of relative calm and renewed efforts to form a national unity government. Both sides say they have suspended talks.Clashes erupted after weeks of relative calm and renewed efforts to form a national unity government. Both sides say they have suspended talks.
The BBC's Alan Johnston in Gaza says sustained clashes went on almost all night but had stopped by dawn on Saturday.The BBC's Alan Johnston in Gaza says sustained clashes went on almost all night but had stopped by dawn on Saturday.
The other person killed on Saturday is thought to have been a member of the security forces loyal to the Fatah movement led by the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas. The other two people killed on Saturday are thought to have been members of the security forces loyal to the Fatah movement led by the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas.
SiegeSiege
Friday was one of the worst days of violence between Hamas and Fatah supporters since Hamas took control of the Palestinian administration a year ago.Friday was one of the worst days of violence between Hamas and Fatah supporters since Hamas took control of the Palestinian administration a year ago.
How can the dialogue go on when there is a bomb underneath the table? Tawfiq Abu KhoussaFatah spokesmanHow can the dialogue go on when there is a bomb underneath the table? Tawfiq Abu KhoussaFatah spokesman
Two civilians, one a two-year-old boy, were among those killed, according to Palestinian medical sources.Two civilians, one a two-year-old boy, were among those killed, according to Palestinian medical sources.
More than 40 people have died as a result of a power struggle between supporters of the Hamas-led government and Fatah since mid-December.More than 40 people have died as a result of a power struggle between supporters of the Hamas-led government and Fatah since mid-December.
There has been intensive mediation by Egyptian diplomats to try to stop the bloodshed.There has been intensive mediation by Egyptian diplomats to try to stop the bloodshed.
Late on Friday, word came that Fatah and Hamas had agreed to order their supporters off the streets - but both then accused the other of reneging on the deal and clashes continued.Late on Friday, word came that Fatah and Hamas had agreed to order their supporters off the streets - but both then accused the other of reneging on the deal and clashes continued.
Some of the heaviest fighting took place in the Jabaliya refugee camp, where Hamas gunmen laid siege to the home of a local Fatah leader.Some of the heaviest fighting took place in the Jabaliya refugee camp, where Hamas gunmen laid siege to the home of a local Fatah leader.
The gunmen eventually stormed the building and two people were killed.The gunmen eventually stormed the building and two people were killed.
Militants linked to Fatah said they had captured at least 19 Hamas supporters in response to the siege. Some were later freed.Militants linked to Fatah said they had captured at least 19 Hamas supporters in response to the siege. Some were later freed.
Elsewhere, fighting erupted outside the residences of Mr Abbas and Hamas Foreign Minister Mahmoud Zahar. Mr Zahar's home was damaged after being hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, security sources said.Elsewhere, fighting erupted outside the residences of Mr Abbas and Hamas Foreign Minister Mahmoud Zahar. Mr Zahar's home was damaged after being hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, security sources said.
Blame exchangedBlame exchanged
Fatah said it was calling off national unity talks in response to the violence.Fatah said it was calling off national unity talks in response to the violence.
The clashes came as Hamas marked a year since taking officeThe clashes came as Hamas marked a year since taking office
"How can the dialogue go on when there is a bomb underneath the table?" Reuters news agency quoted Fatah spokesman Tawfiq Abu Khoussa as saying."How can the dialogue go on when there is a bomb underneath the table?" Reuters news agency quoted Fatah spokesman Tawfiq Abu Khoussa as saying.
But Hamas laid the blame at Fatah's door.But Hamas laid the blame at Fatah's door.
"The Fatah movement continues to give a factional, political and media cover to the killers. Hamas has therefore decided to suspend all talks with Fatah," spokesman Fawzi Barhoum said."The Fatah movement continues to give a factional, political and media cover to the killers. Hamas has therefore decided to suspend all talks with Fatah," spokesman Fawzi Barhoum said.
The violence began when two Hamas members died in what the group said was a roadside bomb attack on a convoy by Fatah militants.The violence began when two Hamas members died in what the group said was a roadside bomb attack on a convoy by Fatah militants.
The clashes came as Hamas supporters gathered to mark a year since the party defeated Fatah in Palestinian elections.The clashes came as Hamas supporters gathered to mark a year since the party defeated Fatah in Palestinian elections.