2007 The Fatah-Hamas coalition collapsed when Hamas took control of Gaza in bloody battles that left hundreds dead. Israel declared it a 'hostile territory' and cut fuel and electricity supplies. The political and territorial split - which continiues to this day - means Hamas controls Gaza while Fatah under Abbas controls the West Bank. In the US, Bush hosted a Middle East peace conference in Annapolis, Maryland. It was first US attempt in seven years to broker a deal.
Pictured, a Palestinian youth stands in front of a burning vehicle during Fatah-Hamas clashes
Photograph: Mohammed Abed/AFP
The Guardian
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