Historic Anti-Hamas Protests Erupt in Gaza as War Intensifies

Thousands of Palestinians demand an end to the war and call for Hamas to relinquish power during rare demonstrations across Gaza.

Protests against Hamas have spread across Gaza, with thousands participating in the largest public dissent against the group since the war began in October 2023.
Demonstrators in Beit Lahia, Jabaliya, and Khan Yunis chanted slogans like 'Hamas out' and carried banners reading 'Stop the war' and 'We refuse to die.'
The protests were triggered by Israel's resumption of military operations following the collapse of a ceasefire earlier this month, which has worsened Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
Hamas officials have downplayed the protests, accusing participants of being influenced by external agendas, while avoiding visible crackdowns seen in past demonstrations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited the protests as evidence of the effectiveness of Israel's military strategy, as the conflict continues to devastate Gaza.