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Gunmen in the Gaza Strip have shot dead a well-known Fatah militant during a clash at the Bureij refugee camp.Gunmen in the Gaza Strip have shot dead a well-known Fatah militant during a clash at the Bureij refugee camp.
Fatah officials blamed Hamas for killing Mohammed Shahadeh, leader of al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in the camp. Mohammed Shahadeh, leader of al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in the camp, was shot outside his home, officials say.
Masked gunmen shot Mr Shahadeh outside his home, according to hospital officials. Three other people were wounded, the AP news agency reported. Fatah officials blamed Hamas for the killing - the latest in the current stand-off between the two Palestinian rivals that has left about 20 dead.
Growing tension between Fatah and Hamas rivals had led to the deaths of about 20 people. Meanwhile, Palestinian police blocked streets to protest over non-payment of salaries by the Hamas-led government.
Pay struggle The protest, which began on Saturday, has forced many shops to close.
The shooting came after members of the Palestinian security services blocked streets and burned tyres in Gaza City as they protested over non-payment of salaries. Tyres were set on fire on main roads, sending black smoke billowing over Gaza.
On Saturday, prominent Palestinians met Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, and asked him to consider naming a cabinet in an effort to halt the ongoing violence.On Saturday, prominent Palestinians met Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, and asked him to consider naming a cabinet in an effort to halt the ongoing violence.
Bassam Assalhi, one of the group said: "We stressed the first priority and choice is to form a government of national unity but if peace efforts [between Fatah and Hamas] falter then we think a government of national figures should be considered."Bassam Assalhi, one of the group said: "We stressed the first priority and choice is to form a government of national unity but if peace efforts [between Fatah and Hamas] falter then we think a government of national figures should be considered."
Demonstrators stopped cars from entering the city's main shopping district and stores closed down.
The Hamas-led Palestinian Authority has struggled to pay municipal salaries since it came to power in March.The Hamas-led Palestinian Authority has struggled to pay municipal salaries since it came to power in March.
Principal international donors, including the United States and the European Union have boycotted the Palestinian government over Hamas's refusal to recognise the Jewish state or to renounce violence.Principal international donors, including the United States and the European Union have boycotted the Palestinian government over Hamas's refusal to recognise the Jewish state or to renounce violence.
An outbreak of shooting had occurred in Gaza on Friday after rival Hamas and Fatah reached a deal to end factional fighting.