Parking Space Quarrel Erupts into Shootout in Ramallah

A dispute over a parking space erupted into a shootout Saturday between rival Palestinian security forces in downtown Ramallah, security officials said.

About 60 policemen were exchanging fire in the center of town, and ambulances were racing to the scene. No injuries were reported.

The fight erupted between members of a Palestinian commando unit known as the special forces and members of the national forces. Security officials said a member of the commando unit was prevented from parking his car by members of the national security forces. The commando returned to the scene with members of his unit, sparking the gunfight.