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Hamas and Gazans revolting

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mids2019 · 26/03/2025 23:14

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g71lk09npo

I think it's a real positive that brave Gazans are now protesting against Hamas openly demonstrating at least some of the population can see it is Hamas that has brought death and destruction to the enclave.

The irony is that war trodden Gazans are protesting in harsh conditions possibly risking death against Hamas while in your average 'Pro Palestine' March in London there are very limited signs with Hamas out. Should we start anti Hamas protests in the UK in solidarity with Gaza?

Wide angle photograph of hundreds of people walking through a street in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza as part of an anti-Hamas protest

Hundreds join largest anti-Hamas protest since Gaza war began

Masked Hamas militants dispersed protesters who gathered in northern Gaza to rally against the group.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g71lk09npo

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BeHere · 27/03/2025 07:59

Interestingly there was some mention on social media of protesters chanting against Al Jazeera for not covering it initially. Looks like some ordinary Gazans have noticed that they're a mouthpiece.

I did wonder initially if it were genuine, but notice that the Israelis have killed quite a few top Hamas people recently. Which obviously has weakened them, but also raises the question of whether other Gazans have been sharing intelligence.

wrongthinker · 27/03/2025 07:56

Whatsinanamehey · 27/03/2025 07:51

Who is dropping the bombs on the heads of children?
For those of you who saw footage of the protests it was against both Hamas, Israel and a call to end the war.

Hamas is killing children. It was one of the horrendous atrocities they committed which started this war.

War is awful but Israel at least tries to limit civilian casualties.

SparrowsEatUpToHalfTheirBodyWeightADay · 27/03/2025 07:55

Twiglets1 · 27/03/2025 07:51

The BBC have reported it and the Telegraph - maybe other media sources too I am unaware of.

I know they did. Sorry I couldn't edit by the time I realised it was missing "this"! That appears to be the only coverage Al Jazeera has on this. No mention of it being anti hamas.
Shameful if that really is it, but quite confirms the Hamas mouthpiece accusations. Shame, used to love their coverage on things worldwide pre this war.

Twiglets1 · 27/03/2025 07:53

OpheliaWasntMad · 27/03/2025 07:50

I think there is truth in that statement “some “ ( not all ) marchers have appeared more pro Hamas than the Palestinians in Gaza

Thank you - I tried to make it clear that I didn't think all marchers in the UK are pro Hamas (though some plainly are as we see from the placards) or that all Palestinians in Gaza share the same opinions either.

Whatsinanamehey · 27/03/2025 07:51

wrongthinker · 27/03/2025 07:49

They hardly ever are though, are they? It's always talk of how Israel deserves it and how Hamas might be bad but Israel is worse etc.

Hopefully seeing this will give some people a bit of a head wobble.

Who is dropping the bombs on the heads of children?
For those of you who saw footage of the protests it was against both Hamas, Israel and a call to end the war.

OpheliaWasntMad · 27/03/2025 07:51

Whatsinanamehey · 27/03/2025 07:49

Beit Lahiya, Beit Hanoun, Jabaliya have all experienced devastating bombing since Israel have launched their murderous assault again. Now you see what the Palestinians who want peace are up against from all sides.

Agree with this. It’s heart breaking

Twiglets1 · 27/03/2025 07:51

SparrowsEatUpToHalfTheirBodyWeightADay · 27/03/2025 07:48

Is the only coverage of that on Al Jazzera this or am I blind? Hoping for the latter, quite sure it's the former though.
www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/3/26/hundreds-of-palestinians-protest-in-gaza-against-the-war

The BBC have reported it and the Telegraph - maybe other media sources too I am unaware of.

OpheliaWasntMad · 27/03/2025 07:50

Whatsinanamehey · 27/03/2025 07:48

This just as one example.

"A bit confusing for some of the pro Palestinian marchers in London & other UK cities.
Some of them will be more pro Hamas than many Palestinians living in Gaza now."

I think there is truth in that statement “some “ ( not all ) marchers have appeared more pro Hamas than the Palestinians in Gaza

Whatsinanamehey · 27/03/2025 07:49

Beit Lahiya, Beit Hanoun, Jabaliya have all experienced devastating bombing since Israel have launched their murderous assault again. Now you see what the Palestinians who want peace are up against from all sides.

wrongthinker · 27/03/2025 07:49

Whatsinanamehey · 27/03/2025 07:42

You know you can be both against the actions of Israel and Hamas? Many posters are generally even if they disagree on certain aspects at times.

They hardly ever are though, are they? It's always talk of how Israel deserves it and how Hamas might be bad but Israel is worse etc.

Hopefully seeing this will give some people a bit of a head wobble.

Twiglets1 · 27/03/2025 07:48

OpheliaWasntMad · 27/03/2025 07:41

Agreed .
I hope also that Netanyahu realises that bombing citizens ( many of whom oppose and detest Hamas) is not the way forward .

Agreed.

Whatsinanamehey · 27/03/2025 07:48

OpheliaWasntMad · 27/03/2025 07:43

I don’t agree with this in any way.
What “gross generalisations” are you referring to?

This just as one example.

"A bit confusing for some of the pro Palestinian marchers in London & other UK cities.
Some of them will be more pro Hamas than many Palestinians living in Gaza now."

SparrowsEatUpToHalfTheirBodyWeightADay · 27/03/2025 07:48

Is the only coverage of that on Al Jazzera this or am I blind? Hoping for the latter, quite sure it's the former though.
www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/3/26/hundreds-of-palestinians-protest-in-gaza-against-the-war

OpheliaWasntMad · 27/03/2025 07:47

Whatsinanamehey · 27/03/2025 07:46

The protests were taking place in Beit Lahiya in the north, the North was still being bombed last night.

Yes - the bombing should stop. 💯

Whatsinanamehey · 27/03/2025 07:46

OpheliaWasntMad · 27/03/2025 07:41

Agreed .
I hope also that Netanyahu realises that bombing citizens ( many of whom oppose and detest Hamas) is not the way forward .

The protests were taking place in Beit Lahiya in the north, the North was still being bombed last night.

OpheliaWasntMad · 27/03/2025 07:43

Whatsinanamehey · 27/03/2025 07:10

I think the protests are great, but I can see why so many would be reluctant to join in this thread, when the entire premise by the OP and subsequent posters is to use the protests to bash others who stand up for the rights of the Palestinians. It also has lots of gross generalisations.

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I don’t agree with this in any way.
What “gross generalisations” are you referring to?

Whatsinanamehey · 27/03/2025 07:42

wrongthinker · 27/03/2025 07:39

Wow that is incredibly brave.

I hope it at least gives the anti-Israel people here some pause and reflection.

You know you can be both against the actions of Israel and Hamas? Many posters are generally even if they disagree on certain aspects at times.

SassySusie · 27/03/2025 07:41

Whatsinanamehey · 27/03/2025 07:10

I think the protests are great, but I can see why so many would be reluctant to join in this thread, when the entire premise by the OP and subsequent posters is to use the protests to bash others who stand up for the rights of the Palestinians. It also has lots of gross generalisations.

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This!

OpheliaWasntMad · 27/03/2025 07:41

Twiglets1 · 27/03/2025 07:24

Well it’s early days for Palestinian civilians in Gaza to openly oppose Hamas and protest against them - for very understandable reasons.

It does bring hope though that Hamas can be eradicated if local people are feeling brave enough to protest to end their toxic rule.

Agreed .
I hope also that Netanyahu realises that bombing citizens ( many of whom oppose and detest Hamas) is not the way forward .

wrongthinker · 27/03/2025 07:39

Wow that is incredibly brave.

I hope it at least gives the anti-Israel people here some pause and reflection.

Twiglets1 · 27/03/2025 07:35

Did you read the BBC article @Ecocool ?

Hamas dispersed and assaulted the protesters they did not allow it.

But they can’t stop all protests or silence all Palestinian civilians.

Twiglets1 · 27/03/2025 07:32

Ecocool · 27/03/2025 07:31

I'm not 100% sure it's genuine, sadly. I can't see Hammas allowing this. How do we know these are not all Hammas sympathisers? I don't know why they'd be doing this but I just feel doubtful about the whole thing.

Hope I'm wrong.

Why would people protesting about Hamas in Gaza be Hamas sympathisers? I don’t understand your logic.

Ecocool · 27/03/2025 07:31

I'm not 100% sure it's genuine, sadly. I can't see Hammas allowing this. How do we know these are not all Hammas sympathisers? I don't know why they'd be doing this but I just feel doubtful about the whole thing.

Hope I'm wrong.

Twiglets1 · 27/03/2025 07:24

Whatsinanamehey · 27/03/2025 07:15

The protests hasn't done much to help the Palestinians though as Israeli bombs haven't stopped raining down on them. So where does that leave the Palestinians who want peace? Do they just accept that they will continue to be starved and killed regardless of their stance?

Well it’s early days for Palestinian civilians in Gaza to openly oppose Hamas and protest against them - for very understandable reasons.

It does bring hope though that Hamas can be eradicated if local people are feeling brave enough to protest to end their toxic rule.

dairydebris · 27/03/2025 07:16

Great to see, gives me a bit of hope, thanks for posting.

Free Gaza from Hamas!