Largest Anti-Hamas Protests in Gaza Signal Growing Dissent

Thousands of Palestinians demand peace, the release of hostages, and an end to Hamas rule as the humanitarian crisis deepens.

Protests erupted in northern Gaza, with thousands chanting 'Hamas out' and calling for an end to the war and Hamas' governance.
Demonstrators demanded the release of Israeli hostages and highlighted the dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza, where aid has been blocked for weeks.
Hamas responded to the protests with force, deploying armed militants to disperse crowds and suppress dissent, continuing its history of silencing opposition.
The protests, the largest since the war began in October 2023, reflect growing frustration among Gazans over the destruction and suffering caused by the conflict.
International attention has turned to the protests, which underscore the worsening humanitarian crisis and internal pressure on Hamas to step down.