Fatah-Hamas Marriage On The Rocks

The dysfunctional marriage of Fatah and Hamas is in danger of exploding, literally.

A series of coordinated bomb attacks Friday on the homes and cars of at least 10 Fatah officials in Hamas controlled Gaza sparked new tensions between the rival factions.

That was followed by cancellation of a visit to Gaza by a top PA official and Sunday's decision to cancel ceremonies planned for Tuesday in Gaza marking the 10th anniversary of PLO chairman Yasser Arafat, according to Maan, the Palestinian news agency. It would have been the first since Hamas took control of Gaza seven years ago.

The unity government, based in Ramallah, was formed in the wake of the April reconciliation agreement between the rival Palestinian factions.

Hamas claimed innocence for the bombins and condemned the "heinous" attacks, but Fatah wasn't buying.


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