Palestinian PM unhurt after explosion in Gaza

The blast occurs as the PM's convoy was moving in Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza

RAMALLAH, Palestine (AA) – An explosion struck near the convoy of Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to local media.

The official Wafa news agency said eight people were injured after an explosive device was detonated as the convoy was moving in Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza Strip.

“The prime minister was unhurt in the attack,” Wafa said.

In a statement, the Palestinian Presidency was quick to condemn the bombing and held Hamas group, which rules the Gaza Strip, responsible for the attack.

Hamdallah arrived in the blockaded strip for a short visit on Tuesday, accompanied by intelligence chief Majd Faraj.

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