Hamas Gains Control Over Gaza Strip

GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP – JUNE 15: Armed Palestinian Hamas members drive a armoured vehicle seized from Fatah opposition in front of the offices of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on June 15, 2007 in Gaza City, Gaza Strip. After Hamas effectively took over the Gaza Strip on June 14, they now control the police and security and have taken up positions at the Gaza crossings. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas dissolved the unity government with Hamas and declared the formation of an emergency government. (Photo by Abid Katib/Getty Images)