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Gaza Protests Persist as Israel Intensifies Pressure on Hamas

Israel escalates military operations targeting Hamas, while rare protests against the group's rule continue despite violent suppression, including the killing of a protest leader.

19.01.2025, Palästinensische Gebiete, Gaza-Stadt: Kämpfer der Qassam-Brigaden, des militärischen Flügels der Hamas, stehen auf einem Auto, als Fahrzeuge des Roten Kreuzes zur Abholung israelischer Geiseln, die im Rahmen eines Waffenstillstandsabkommens zwischen Israel und der Hamas freigelassen wurden, in Gaza-Stadt rangieren. Foto: Abed Hajjar/AP/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++
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Hunderte Menschen hatten sich versammelt, um gegen die Hamas zu protestieren. Das Bild zeigt eine Menschenmenge in Beit Lahia
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Overview

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced increased military pressure on Hamas to weaken its infrastructure and secure the release of hostages.
  • Protests against Hamas' rule in Gaza have emerged, with hundreds of Palestinians demonstrating for an end to the war and the group's governance.
  • Hamas reportedly tortured and killed Oday Nasser Al Rabay, a 22-year-old protest leader, sparking further outrage and calls for the group's removal.
  • Hamas has used intimidation tactics, including armed threats, to suppress dissent, but fears Israeli airstrikes may limit its ability to act against protesters.
  • Ceasefire and hostage exchange negotiations are ongoing, while Netanyahu reaffirmed support for the controversial Trump plan proposing the resettlement of Gaza residents in other Arab countries.