Tensions between Hamas and the Dughmush clan holding Alan Johnston are approaching critical mass after clan member Munir Dughmush was shot and killed. The Jerusalem Post‘s Khaled Abu Toameh writes:
Following the incident, foreign journalists were advised to stay away from the Gaza Strip for fear of reprisal.
Hamas militiamen have been surrounding the homes of members of the Dughmush clan in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood since Saturday, demanding that the clan release Johnston. Hamas has issued an ultimatum to the clan to release the BBC correspondent by next Monday or face a massive attack.
