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Tensions building between Hamas and Fatah

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Friday, January 27, 2006

RAMALLAH — Hamas and Fatah have begun their standoff amid plans for the Islamic takeover of the Palestinian Authority.

PA officials reported increasing friction between Hamas and Fatah supporters in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. They said the friction stemmed from Hamas plans to take over the PA government as well as municipalities over the next few weeks.