Gaza Protests Erupt Against Hamas Amid Renewed Conflict

Hundreds of Palestinians in northern Gaza staged a protest demanding the exit of Hamas, in a rare public display against the militant group. The unrest follows the devastation caused by the war that reignited after Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The protests come amidst renewed Israeli offensives.

Hundreds of Palestinians took to the streets in northern Gaza, demanding an end to the ongoing conflict through chants of 'Hamas out.' This rare public opposition arose in response to the devastation wrought by Hamas's October 7, 2023, raid sparking the latest bout of violence.

The protests, which were widely circulated on social media, highlighted voices from the Beit Lahiya region. Demonstrators marched amid war-damaged buildings, carrying banners pleading for peace and denouncing further wars. Despite the ceasefire earlier in the year, renewed Israeli offensives have shattered hopes of lasting peace.

Israel relaunched its offensive on March 18, intensifying the conflict and causing further casualties. The Palestinian population, particularly in Gaza, has suffered significant losses, with many expressing fear of publicly opposing Hamas due to possible repercussions. The situation continues to unfold under the looming shadows of history and unresolved tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)