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| Militants bomb Gaza YMCA library | Militants bomb Gaza YMCA library |
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| Gunmen have attacked the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in Gaza City and blown up its library, burning thousands of books, its director says. | Gunmen have attacked the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in Gaza City and blown up its library, burning thousands of books, its director says. |
| Eissa Saba said 14 men overpowered the centre's two security guards before placing bombs in the library and main office. The latter did not explode. | Eissa Saba said 14 men overpowered the centre's two security guards before placing bombs in the library and main office. The latter did not explode. |
| The YMCA in Gaza City is open to Palestinians from all communities. | The YMCA in Gaza City is open to Palestinians from all communities. |
| Gaza, which is controlled by the Islamist group Hamas, is home to 3,500 Christians, mostly Greek Orthodox. | Gaza, which is controlled by the Islamist group Hamas, is home to 3,500 Christians, mostly Greek Orthodox. |
| Some have spoken of intimidation, but correspondents say Hamas itself has not shown hostility towards Christians since it ousted its Fatah party rivals from the territory in June. | |
| Mr Saba said it was too soon to speculate about who had been behind the attack on the YMCA. There has so far been no claim of responsibility. |