Palestinian factions rush to denounce Kuntar's assassination

Many observers believe Palestinians and Hezbollah both stand to lose more than they would gain if Gaza becomes a scene of retaliation for Samir Kuntar's slaying.
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Samir Kuntar, a former Lebanese prisoner held in Israel, speaks at a ceremony commemorating the Arab Prisoner Day, Sanaa, April 19, 2009. - REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Palestinian resistance factions were prompt to denounce the Dec. 19 assassination of Hezbollah leader Samir Kuntar in a raid targeting Jaramana near Damascus, blaming Israel for his death. Some armed factions vowed to retaliate and continue their resistance against Israel.

Yet, their vows of retaliation seem more like supportive and sympathetic gestures than actual threats to escalate the situation with Israel in the Gaza Strip.

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