Gaza Strip turned chaotic Tuesday as hundreds of Palestinians standing amid rubble, raised voices against Hamas—CNN report. For the first time, grieving locals in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, labeled Hamas a “terrorist group.”
Clutching banners and placards, they chanted slogans, united in anger and despair. People of all ages, even children, joined the swelling crowd. One question echoed through: What does Hamas hope to gain after thousands lie dead?
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Frustration peaked as Palestinians demanded Hamas leave Gaza, seeking liberation from relentless violence. “Stop the war, get out, Hamas!” they shouted, blaming the group for turning their lives into a nightmare.
Protests marked a rare defiance against Hamas, which has ruled Gaza since 2007. Masked Hamas members swung batons, trying to scatter the crowd. Yet, demonstrators stood firm, undeterred by blows, their chants growing louder.
Tensions flared after Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) resumed strikes on Gaza March 18, shattering a fragile ceasefire. Hundreds more Palestinians perished in the fresh onslaught, deepening the crisis.
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Locals accused Hamas of clinging to power, stealing aid, and prolonging war—claims the group denies. “We want peace, not your tyranny,” one protester yelled, voicing a widespread call for freedom from both conflict and Hamas rule.
Crowds swelled into thousands, witnesses said, with Beit Lahiya’s streets alive with fury. “Hamas out!” and “We want to eat!” rang out, reviving memories of 2019’s suppressed “We Want to Live” movement.
This time Hamas faces a bolder challenge. Analysts note the group, weakened by war, fears losing grip as Palestinians tire of bloodshed.
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Israel claims Hamas triggered renewed fighting by rejecting hostage releases and truce talks. Meanwhile, Gaza’s death toll climbs past 50,000 since October 2023 per local health officials. Amid ruins Palestinians now turn their rage inward demanding an end to Hamas’s reign and the war tearing their homeland apart.
