Israeli forces arrested four Palestinians at the security fence with Gaza, Palestinian security sources said Sunday.
However, witnesses and Israeli media reported that the Palestinians have surrendered to the Israeli forces as they were waving white banners when they were heading for Kissufim crossing in southeastern Gaza Strip.
The Israeli army said the four men were taken for interrogation.
The Palestinian security sources said the four men were apparently fleeing the Gaza Strip for fears of being targeted by Hamas, which controls the territory since last summer.
When Hamas routed Fatah's security forces, which are headed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, many of Fatah supporters fled towards Israel to avoid Hamas revenge.
The same thing occurred last week when Hamas renewed a crackdown against Fatah in Gaza following a beachside blast that killed five Hamas members.
During the crackdown, about 180 people, mostly from Hilles family, succeeded to enter Israel as Hamas forces were taking over the pro-Fatah family's stronghold. Hamas accused the family of harboring people involved in last month explosion.
Source:Xinhua
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