Significant protests erupted across the Gaza Strip, marking a rare and notable public dissent against Hamas, the governing authority in the region. These demonstrations were primarily driven by widespread exhaustion from the ongoing conflict with Israel, which has resulted in severe humanitarian crises and substantial loss of life.
On March 25, hundreds to thousands of Palestinians took to the streets in northern Gaza, particularly in Beit Lahia, chanting slogans such as “Hamas out” and “Hamas terrorists.”
Protesters waved white flags and held banners demanding an end to the war and calling for peace. Similar demonstrations occurred in the Jabalia refugee camp and Khan Yunis, where participants burned tyres and voiced their frustration over the dire living conditions.
The following day, March 26, protests continued in areas like Beit Lahia and the Shijaiyah neighbourhood of Gaza City. Demonstrators reiterated their demands for Hamas to relinquish power and for the cessation of hostilities with Israel. These protests are particularly significant given Hamas’s history of suppressing dissent within the territory.
The resurgence of conflict has led to devastating consequences for Gaza’s civilian population. The health ministry reported over 50,000 Palestinian deaths since the war began in October 2023, with infrastructure heavily damaged and the majority of the two million residents displaced. The humanitarian situation remains dire, with limited access to essential services and supplies.
These unprecedented protests underscore the growing frustration among Gazans towards Hamas’s governance and the ongoing conflict, highlighting a desperate call for peace and improved living conditions in the region.
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