Hamas executes 3 in Gaza for spying for Israel

Palestinian resistance factions in the Gaza Strip have executed three people and detained seven others for spying for Israel, a pro-Hamas internet portal reported Thursday.

"The seven were detained while spying on the [Palestinian] resistance and Palestinian homes," the Almajid website reported.

Three other spies, meanwhile, had been executed, according to the portal.

Security agencies in the besieged coastal enclave frequently clamp down on suspected spies.

Suspects always face trial behind closed doors, while the media is usually prevented from covering the proceedings.