Gaza: Hundreds protest against Hamas, demand an end to the war, but do not call for the release of hostages

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On Tuesday, hundreds of Palestinians staged protests in at least three locations across Gaza, opposing both Hamas rule and the ongoing war—an uncommon event in the Strip due to the group's frequent violent suppression of dissent.

Footage from Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, showed around 100 residents demonstrating, calling for an end to the war and Hamas's governance. Some protesters carried signs reading “Stop war” and “Children in Palestine want to live.”

Additional video clips captured chants such as “Hamas out,” “Hamas terrorists,” “The people want to overthrow Hamas,” and “Yes to peace, no to the ongoing war.”

One protest took place outside the Indonesian Hospital, where some demonstrators waved white flags.

“I don’t know who organized the protest,” said Mohammed, a demonstrator who withheld his last name out of fear of reprisals.

“I joined to deliver a message on behalf of the people: Enough with the war,” he said, adding that he saw “Hamas security forces in civilian clothing dispersing the protest.”

(This Article was originally published by Jihad Watch)