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Fatah militants storm parliament Palestinian fighting hits W Bank
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Fighting between the rival Palestinian factions, Hamas and Fatah, has spread to the West Bank, with Fatah gunmen storming the parliament in Ramallah. Hundreds of Fatah gunmen have stormed Hamas-controlled institutions in the West Bank, including the Palestinian parliament building in Ramallah.
The gunmen reportedly attempted to seize the Palestinian Legislative Council's second deputy speaker, Hassan Khuraishah. The gunmen reportedly attempted to seize the Palestinian Legislative Council's second deputy speaker, Hassan Khuraishah, but were stopped by staff.
Fatah supporters also stormed the Hamas-controlled council in Nablus.Fatah supporters also stormed the Hamas-controlled council in Nablus.
The clashes came after Fatah was ousted from Gaza by Hamas, ending a week of clashes which left more than 100 dead.The clashes came after Fatah was ousted from Gaza by Hamas, ending a week of clashes which left more than 100 dead.
The leader of Fatah, President Mahmoud Abbas is due to swear in an interim Prime Minister, Salam Fayyad, to lead an emergency government after his predecessor was dismissed.
The dismissed Prime Minister, Ismail Haniya, a Hamas leader, said the move was illegal, but called for people to show self-restraint and ordered police to ensure the rule of law.
Earlier, the Arab League condemned the latest infighting in Gaza as "criminal" and pledged fresh support for Mr Abbas.