Arafat cracks down as Hamas clash erupts in Gaza
In Gaza City 1500 Hamas supporters clashed with riot police outside Yasser Arafat's home, a Hamas death and ongoing arrests marking a tense crackdown. U S envoy Zinni and Egyptian Foreign Minister Maher pressed for de‑escalation as Israel warned of strikes if militants persist. Arafat claimed 33 militants detained. Israel disputed leadership still at large.
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Hamas leaders go underground amid crackdown and violence
Hamas leaders have gone underground amid a Palestinian Authority crackdown led by Yasser Arafat. They urged fugitives not to surrender, vowed more attacks, and accused authorities of bias while clashes erupted as police tried to arrest Sheikh Ahmed Yassin.
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