Hamas attack on Gaza Shiites may indicate its political shift [View all]

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When they later recalled the siege by Hamas security forces, it was not its ferocity that astonished the residents of Beit Lahiya. It was the target - Shiite Muslims gathered in the building to commemorate the death of Imam Hussein, the Prophet Mohammed's grandson.

Up to 100 policemen and masked men in civilian clothes stormed an apartment building in the Gaza enclave late on Saturday.

Minutes later, they emerged dragging 15 men, whom they then beat with truncheons and denounced as infidels. Neighbourhood residents drawn to the commotion said they were shocked.

"The police showed everyone black Shiite headbands and were yelling to the crowds, 'Look at these kafirs [unbelievers]!'," said Yasser Ziada, 23. "It was like they were putting on a show for us, beating them in front of everyone. No questions - just beatings."

http://www.thenational.ae/news/world/middle-east/hamas-attack-on-gaza-shiites-may-indicate-its-political-shift

First the Saturday people, Then the Sunday people...Then everyone else who does not follow one particular set of precepts. How is Hamas different than the SS again?