  Gaza: Hamas militants break through doors, take over President Mahmoud Abbas's office, remove the Palestinian flag from public space and clash with the Fatah-loyal security forces, where two men help an old woman take cover during clashes. Between 13 and 15 June, the situation in Gaza has deteriorated, resulting in all but fully fledged civil war. Hamas proved by far in a better position to seize control of the Strip photos: AFP parent page (21 - 27 June 2007, issue #850) |