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Fighting in Gaza Sparks Fears of Civil War

By Eric Westervelt, Debbie Elliott

Published December 17, 2006 at 1:00 PM PST

This story was published more than 17 years ago.

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Palestinian girls flee an area were members of the Al-Qassam military wing of Hamas clashed with presidential guards Dec. 17, 2006, in Gaza City.

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Eric Westervelt

Eric Westervelt is a San Francisco-based correspondent for NPR's National Desk. He has reported on major events for the network from wars and revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa to historic wildfires and terrorist attacks in the U.S.

Debbie Elliott

NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott can be heard telling stories from her native South. She covers the latest news and politics, and is attuned to the region's rich culture and history.