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Anti-Hamas Protests in Gaza Face Violent Crackdowns as Unrest Grows

Gaza witnesses its largest anti-Hamas protests in years, with participants risking severe repression to challenge the group's rule and humanitarian failures.

Palestinians chant slogans during an anti-war protest and against Hamas in a rare show of public anger against the militant group that rules the territory, in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza Strip, on March 26, 2025.

Overview

  • Protests against Hamas's 18-year rule have erupted across Gaza, marking the most significant public dissent in years.
  • Hamas has responded with violent crackdowns, including torture and execution of demonstrators, further fueling unrest.
  • The protests, partially spurred by Israel's intensified military campaign, reflect cracks in Hamas's authority but remain limited in scale.
  • Israeli officials have encouraged Gazans to rise up against Hamas, framing it as a path to ending the ongoing conflict.
  • While the protests highlight widespread frustration with Hamas's governance, their potential to achieve meaningful change remains uncertain.