December 20, 2006

[TS] Street Battles By 2 Factions Leave 5 Dead In Gaza Strip

Street battles between rival Palestinian factions, including shootout on grounds of Gaza City hospital, leave at least five people dead and nearly 20 wounded; Hamas and Fatah security chiefs report agreement to remove gunmen from streets but effect is uncertain; Israeli Prime Min Ehud Olmert makes surprise trip to Jordan for meeting with King Abdullah on reviving peace talks; king offers to mediate among Palestinians; Egyptian diplomatsalso try to bring sides together; Hamas leader Ismail Haniya again rejects Pres Mahmoud Abbas's call for new elections (M)...
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