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.
The text describes ongoing tensions and conflicts between different factions within Palestine, particularly regarding the PLO's role in negotiations, Palestinian resistance against Israeli occupation, and the possibility of a referendum on future agreements with Israel. These disagreements led to violent confrontations between Fatah and Hamas in Gaza.