Abbas intelligence official attacked in Gaza

GAZA, May 19 (Reuters) A convoy carrying a top aide to President Mahmoud Abbas's intelligence chief in the Gaza Strip came under fire today despite a new ceasefire deal between the rival Hamas and Fatah factions, security sources said.

It was not immediately clear who attacked the convoy, which was carrying senior intelligence aide Mohammad al-Masri of Fatah.

Security sources said he was unharmed.

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