Beginning of clashes between Hamas and Fatah during the 2006 Gaza strip takeover by Hamas

  • Event
  • Topic

On June 10, 2007, the simmering conflict between Fatah and Hamas erupted into violent clashes, marking a critical juncture in the Battle of Gaza. The confrontations were primarily between forces allied with Fatah, including the Palestinian Presidential Guard, and those aligned with Hamas, notably the Executive Force. The day was marked by severe violence, including the execution of a Fatah officer and retaliatory attacks. The residences of both Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and then-Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas were targeted in these attacks, setting the stage for the intensification of conflict over the control of the Gaza Strip.


Name

Beginning of clashes between Hamas and Fatah during the 2006 Gaza strip takeover by Hamas

Description

The Fatah–Hamas conflict escalated into open clashes. Fatah-allied forces, particularly the Presidential Guard, clashed with Hamas's Executive Force. Several violent incidents occurred, including the execution of a Fatah officer and attacks on the residences of President Abbas and Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas

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Event
Topic

Broader events

2006 Gaza strip takeover by Hamas

Date

06

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10

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2007

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Referenced by

2006 Gaza strip takeover by Hamas

Defense

Event
Topic

The 2006 Gaza strip takeover by Hamas involved direct clashes between Fatah and Hamas forces. The primary Fatah forces engaged in the conflict included the Palestinian National Security Forces, especially the Presidential Guard, while the main force of Hamas was the Executive Force.

Defense

Claim

The day the clashes between Hamas and Fatah started marked a significant escalation in the Fatah-Hamas conflict. The events of June 10 represented a turning point, escalating the long-standing tensions between Fatah and Hamas into a full-scale battle for control over the Gaza Strip.

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Claim