Protests Against Hamas and War Intensify Across Gaza

Demonstrators demand an end to the war and better living conditions, with some calling for Hamas to step down as the humanitarian crisis worsens.

Protests have spread to multiple areas in Gaza, including Beit Lahia, Nuseirat, and Deir al Balah, with growing participation over the past three days.
Demonstrators are calling for an end to the war and improved living conditions, with some openly demanding Hamas relinquish control after 18 years of rule.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has encouraged Gazans to continue protests, framing them as a pathway to ending the conflict and removing Hamas from power.
Hamas has downplayed the protests, describing them as anti-war rather than anti-leadership, while threatening punishment for individuals accused of collaborating with Israel.
The worsening humanitarian crisis, marked by displacement, starvation, and lack of basic necessities, has fueled public discontent and driven calls for change.