Tensions flare between Hamas, Fatah less than a month after Palestinian unity talks
Hamas accuses the PA of rearresting released terrorists, while Fatah accuses Hamas of preventing humanitarian operations for Gazans.
Tensions have escalated between Fatah and Hamas in the weeks following their Cairo unity talks, with disagreements over humanitarian efforts and the detention of released prisoners. Fatah has rejected Hamas's claims that the Palestinian Authority is failing Gaza, describing the group's accusations as a "disinformation campaign."
Fatah has accused Hamas of negligence in Gaza and of summoning Palestinian Labor Ministry staff and aid workers to sign pledges preventing them from carrying out their duties. Meanwhile, the ongoing winter season has exacerbated the situation, with heavy rainfall causing a sand embankment to collapse in Deir al-Balah, resulting in the death of five Palestinians, including children.
UNICEF has also warned of flooded tents due to the rain, emphasizing the urgent need for aid workers to carry out their duties without threats or interference.
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