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(IsraelNN.com) Hamas forces broke up a Saturday rally by Islamic Jihad supporters who rallied with the Fatah-aligned union of teachers. They have charged Hamas with placing its own backers into positions in educating and in the civil administration.

Security forces prevented photographers from approaching the protest, which Islamic Jihad member Nafid Azam said was peaceful. He charged that Hamas forces attacked several teachers and Hamas responded that the demonstration was illegal because it was held without a permit.