4 bombings rattle city

At least four bombings rocked Gaza City, targeting cars belonging to officials from Islamic factions, including the territory’s Hamas rulers. There were no fatalities fromthe blasts.

There was no claim of responsibility, but speculation immediately centered on supporters of the Islamic State group, who have been battling with Hamas and other Islamic groups in the small coastal strip.

Hamaslaunched a crackdown recently on Islamic State supporters. Witnesses said a freshly painted Islamic State group flag was seen at the site of the explosions.