CAIRO: The Guardian newspaper accused the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Palestinian Security officers of torturing members of Hamas in the West Bank.
The report comes amidst continued tension between Palestinian factions and fear among Western nations that the Islamic group is gaining popularity in the predominantly Fatah-run West Bank.
The newspaper argued that sources had informed them of Palestinian security agents working closely with the CIA and Palestinian security forces had detained and allegedly tortured some 500 supporters of the Islamist organization in the West Bank.
Hamas has been in control of the Gaza Strip for more than two years since they ousted Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ supporters in the impoverished and isolated area.
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