There remained differences, however, on the issues of the exclusive status of the PLO in negotiations with Israel, the right of the Palestinian people for armed resistance within the borders of the occupied territories, and the question of holding a referendum on future agreements with Israel. Meanwhile, frequent armed clashes between Fatah and Hamas took place in the streets of Gaza.
Disagreements remained regarding the PLO's exclusive status in negotiations with Israel, the Palestinian people's right to armed resistance within the occupied territories, and the question of holding a referendum on future agreements with Israel.  These disagreements were accompanied by frequent clashes between Fatah and Hamas in Gaza.