Gaza explosions target cars of Hamas officials
Gaza explosions target cars of Hamas officials
Explosions on Sunday destroyed cars in Gaza belonging to members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, amid tensions between the Palestinian territory's rulers and Islamist extremists.
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The vehicles were parked in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood. [Getty]
At least four explosions have rocked Gaza City, targeting cars belonging to officials from Islamic factions, including the territory's Hamas rulers.
Local media reported that two people were injured in Sunday morning's blast. Health officials could not immediately confirm the information.
The charred vehicles were parked outside the houses of the local officials in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, however witnesses said a freshly painted Islamic State group flag was seen at the site of the explosions.
Hamas recently launched a fierce crackdown on alleged IS supporters in the coastal strip.
Salafist groups have been angered by a Hamas crackdown and claimed in recent weeks that around 100 of their members or supporters were behind bars.
They also criticise Hamas for what they see as its lack of zeal in enforcing Islamic law as well as for its truce with Israel since last year's war on Gaza.
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