IS HAMAS TAKING OVER THE GAZA STRIP?

It sure does look that way now. I dislike how the AP starts off here:

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - Hamas fighters launched a fierce offensive on Gaza City Wednesday, firing mortars and rockets at Fatah's main security bases and the president's compound as the Islamic group appeared close to taking control of the entire Gaza Strip.

This reeks of sensationalism, and only does more to imply that the AP is on the terrorists' side.