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Hamas Losing Grip? Gaza Civilians Rise Up Against War and Oppression

 


In a bold and unprecedented act of defiance, hundreds of Palestinians in Gaza took to the streets this week, chanting “Out, Hamas!” — a direct challenge to the militant group that has ruled the enclave with an iron fist since 2007. The protests, captured in viral social media posts, reveal a growing backlash against Hamas’ leadership as civilians bear the brunt of a war they never asked for. Amid the ruins of Beit Lahiya, voices long silenced are finally speaking out: “We don’t want war!”

The scenes from northern Gaza, where entire blocks lie in rubble, paint a grim picture of life under constant siege. “It was a spontaneous rally because people are exhausted,” said one witness, too afraid to give his name. The demonstrators, many of whom have lost everything, directed their anger not just at Israel but at Hamas — the group whose October 7 attack triggered this devastating conflict. For the first time, frustration is boiling over into open dissent.

Hamas officials were quick to downplay the protests, framing them as manipulated by outside forces. Basem Naim, a senior Hamas leader, dismissed the rallies, asking why similar outcries weren’t happening in the West Bank — a deflection that only highlights Hamas’ fear of losing control. Meanwhile, the rival Fatah movement, which governs the West Bank, saw an opportunity, urging Hamas to heed the protesters’ demands. The political infighting exposes the deep fractures in Palestinian leadership as Gaza burns.

The human cost of this war is staggering: over 50,000 dead, most of them women and children, and nearly two million displaced. A fragile January ceasefire briefly offered hope, but Israel’s renewed offensive in March shattered it, forcing families back into chaos. “All of Gaza is in ruins,” lamented one protester. “Now they’re telling us to flee again — where do we go?” The desperation is palpable, and with no safe haven left, Gazans are turning their anger toward those in power.

The protests raise a critical question: Is Hamas’ grip on Gaza weakening? For years, dissent was crushed, but the sheer scale of suffering has pushed civilians to the brink. Hamas insists it must play a role in Gaza’s future, while the PA demands full control. Yet, as the war drags on, ordinary Palestinians are losing faith in all their leaders. This rare public outcry could be the first crack in Hamas’ authoritarian rule — or it could be swiftly silenced.

One thing is clear: Gaza’s people are done being silent. Will their cries for peace finally break the cycle of violence? Or will they be just another footnote in this tragic war?

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