In northern Gaza, hundreds of protesters gathered to demand an end to the 17-month conflict and Israel’s offensive, which has resulted in more than 50,000 deaths in the Hamas-run enclave since October 7, 2023. Some demonstrators were seen shouting anti-Hamas slogans and calling for the group to leave power, a rare show of dissent in the region. Videos verified by NBC News showed people in Beit Lahia expressing their desire for peace and an end to the destruction caused by the conflict. Children at the rally held signs saying “We refuse to die,” highlighting the toll the violence has taken on innocent civilians. Men in the crowd were heard shouting “Hamas out” and “Hamas terrorists,” according to news reports. The protest was not officially organized, but plans for further demonstrations were reportedly circulating. Hamas, the ruling party in Gaza, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The dissent against Hamas within the protest suggests that there is growing frustration among some residents in Gaza with the group’s leadership and the ongoing conflict.
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