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11 Palestinians Killed in a Clash between Hamas and the Dughmush Clan

Eleven Palestinians were killed in Gaza yesterday during clashes between the Dughmush clan, many of whose members belong to the Jaish Al-Islam Salafist organization, and the Hamas police. The conflict erupted after Hamas security forces searched the clan's premises, in pursuit of escaped suspects wanted by the law.

Source: Al-Quds Al-'Arabi (London), September 17, 2008.

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