Protests broke out against Hamas in Gaza. What do Palestinians think about the militant group?
- Thousands of Palestinians protested against Hamas in the Gaza Strip last week during anti-war demonstrations.
- Hamas's attack on Israel, which resulted in 1,200 deaths, ignited the war and led to widespread anger.
- Gazans vented anger and desperation, criticizing Hamas directly amid a new round of war and displacement.
- Protesters chanted, "Hamas are terrorists!" and expressed sentiments like, "Our children have been killed."
- Since Hamas seized power in 2007, public dissent has been rare, though polls show fluctuating support.
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Gazans plead to leave the Strip in new social media campaign
The trending message 'I want to leave the Gaza Strip with my family' reflects a growing number of Gazans who admit they have lost all hope of rebuilding their lives in the enclave. Many of them are also posting scathing criticism of Hamas
Hundreds of Gazans ask Hamas to leave power to end the war with Israel: “It is irresponsible to face such a brutal army”
Mahmoud al-Shafi has spent the days with his wife and four children in his apartment in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. Like so many other Gazan families, they face extreme humanitarian conditions and live in fear of Israeli attacks. But another fear has kept Al Shafi, 33 years old, at home. Having pushed the recent protests to demand that the Hamas militia renounce power, hoping to end the war, he fears being arrested by the security…
Unusual protests in Gaza against Hamas – could lead to death
Several large demonstrations have been seen in Gaza over the past week. Despite the risk to life, several protesters have now taken a stand against Hamas: “For a year and seven months, our lives have been destroyed,” says protester Ayyoub Abu Samra.
Bret Stephens: Free Gaza from its own tyrants first
The world should remember the name of Odai Al-Rubai. The 22-year-old Palestinian man joined protests in the Gaza Strip last week to demand an end to 18 years of Hamas’ violent misrule in the territory. Demonstrators could be heard shouting, “Out, out, Hamas get out,” and “Hamas are terrorists,” while displaying banners saying “Hamas does not represent us.” In retaliation, Al-Rubai’s family says, he was kidnapped, tortured and murdered by members
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