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Six killed in clashes between Palestinian factions in Lebanese refugee camp

  • Clashes broke out in Ein el-Hilweh camp after an assassination attempt on an Islamist militant.
  • The fighting involved Fatah and rival Islamist factions using heavy weaponry.
  • A Fatah military general was later assassinated, escalating tensions.
  • Attempts at ceasefire failed to stop clashes that caused residents to flee.
  • The Lebanese army reported injuries to soldiers but does not enter the camp.
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