 Gunfire erupted Sunday at the tent set up for mourners to gather in memory of Yasser Arafat, witnesses said. The gunfire lasted several minutes, they said. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The gunshots were heard about the time that Mahmoud Abbas, chosen as Arafat's successor as head of the PLO, was due to visit the site.
2 reported dead. Abbas is reported as the cause(target?) - he's too moderate for the gun-toting crazies, who decided to have a bullet enhanced protest.
Mahmoud Abbas escaped possible assassination attempt in Gaza Sunday night shortly after ruling Fatah nominated him candidate for PA president in coming Palestinian election. Masked Fatah-al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades gunmen burst into Arafat mourning tent - shortly after Abbas arrived with Dahlan - shouting: "No one can replace Arafat!" Security guards fired back. Two killed, four injured in incident.
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