Posted on 04/21/2011 5:04:53 AM PDT by BCW
The Shiite population of the Sunni-dominated Gaza Strip is increasing, while Shiite Iran is experiencing Sunni growth, according to Egyptian news agency Al-Arabiya English. The religious switching has the potential to create serious tension between Hamas and its patron Iran, as these minorities vie for political power and further converts.
Gaza is controlled by Hamas, a Sunni terrorist organization supported by Iran. This religious difference creates a fragile balance, where Hamas struggles between controlling Iran's proselytizing campaign in Gaza while not alienating it. Hamas also wants to rule through a conservative form of Sunni Islamic law, and has put pressure on local Christians, Shiites, and even more conservative Sunni groups like the Salafis.
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Sounds like a matter for a seriously funny game show. When moslems attack themselves! Cheers
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