That would be totally unprecedented:

Despite international political and financial support, the popularity of the Fatah faction headed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has declined over the past month, partially because of mistrust in the group's leaders, according to a poll published Friday. Fatah still commands a strong lead over the Islamic militant Hamas group that controls Gaza, with 39 percent of Palestinians trusting it, as opposed to 16 percent backing for Hamas. But in November, 46 percent of those surveyed for a similar poll favored Fatah, and 13 percent backed Hamas... In December, international donors pledged US $7.4 billion over the next three years to the Palestinians. The donations followed a U.S.-sponsored conference in Annapolis, Maryland, where Israelis and Palestinians relaunched talks after seven years of violence.

Do you think that Hamas will wait for all $7.4 billion to be delivered before they take over, or will they be content will rolling over Fatah after only like $4 billion has been moved into PA coffers? Good thing Russia gave Fatah those 25 helicopter busting APCs so they can shoot Hamas helicopters out of the skies.

References:
* Poll: Fatah losing support among West Bank, Gaza Palestinians [Ha'aretz]
* PA To Get 25 Shiny Helicopter Busting APCs Next Week [MR]

Previously:
* Hamas Has Smuggled 112 Tons Of Explosives Into Gaza, Preparing Bunker System For All Out War (Plus: Israel Suspends Decision To Cut Fuel On Humanitarian Grounds)
* Hamas Smuggles Katyushas Into Gaza, Fires Them At Israeli Schools And Hospitals (Plus: Eight Mortars Fired At Israeli Civilians, One Scores Direct Hit)
* Hamas: When We Said That We're Going To Overrun The West Bank As Soon As Abbas Gets Land And Weapons, We Were Just Joking

Cross-posted to:
* Israpundit