GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - The Palestinian interior minister stepped down Monday after six people were killed in an outbreak of factional fighting that has threatened the survival of the new Palestinian coalition government.
The departure of Interior Minister Hani Kawasmeh was a major setback for the government, which was formed in March by the pragmatic Fatah party and the Islamic militant group Hamas to end months of factional violence.
The two sides had selected Kawasmeh as a compromise candidate for the sensitive interior ministry post, and his resignation highlighted the deep rifts that remain on security matters.
Kawasmeh threatened to resign two weeks ago to …
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