Did Hamas just protest itself? The Gaza uprising that feels like a setup

Did Hamas just protest itself? The Gaza uprising that feels like a setup


In Beit Lahiya, hundreds of Palestinians took to the streets in the largest protest against Hamas since the war with Israel began. It is no coincidence that as international scrutiny intensifies and pressure mounts over the failure to extend a ceasefire, Hamas suddenly becomes the target of public ire – just enough to distract, just enough to muddy the narrative, just enough to blame Israel or the West for everything falling apart. The protester with the microphone, the chants calling for Hamas to step down, the Facebook posts accusing the group of turning citizens into numbers – it all reads as powerful, until you realize it may be part of a script.

Author: BY AMINE AYOUB


Published at: 2025-04-08 22:08:08

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