Hamas-led government deploys 3,000-strong militant force, de

BUREIJ REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip (AP) ? Some 3,000 gunmen loyal to the radical Hamas-led government deployed across the Gaza Strip Wednesday, the Islamic group's most brazen challenge yet to President Mahmoud Abbas.

The sudden show of force came after two Hamas members were gunned down in drive-by shootings hours earlier that the group blamed on Abbas' Fatah Party. There were no reported clashes with Fatah loyalists, but the Hamas force did violently break up a peaceful protest by prospective teachers in one southern town.

The deployment defied a presidential order and added to tensions that have been rising since Hamas defeated Fatah in legislative elections in January. The power struggle already has spilled over into violence, and the Palestinian territories increasingly appear headed toward a bloody showdown.

The bulk of the new Hamas force was sent to chaotic Gaza City, where bearded gunmen in black T-shirts and green vests took up positions along the main streets and at busy intersections, near banks and outside ministry buildings and parliament. In one display, dozens of masked gunmen marched in formation through a major square.

seems they dont want peace
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