- Palestinians in northern Gaza are calling for an end to the war and in a rare show of dissent, chanting anti-Hamas slogans. The move comes nearly a year and a half into the conflict.
- Israel, however, has vowed to continue the war until Hamas is destroyed and the 59 remaining hostages in Gaza are returned.
- So far, more than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war, according to the Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry.
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Hundreds of Palestinians were shouting anti-Hamas chants and calling for an end to a 17-month war in Gaza in a rare public display of dissent against the militant group on Tuesday, March 26.
What were protesters chanting?
The protests broke out in northern Gaza. Some reported the protesters swelled to more than 2,000 people, as activists chanted slogans like “Hamas out” and “Hamas terrorists.”
Some in the crowd carried signs reading “stop the war” and “we want to live in peace.”
The protests come a week after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ended and follow an Israeli strike that killed hundreds of Palestinians in the region.
How did Israel respond?
Israel vowed to continue its fight against Hamas until the remaining 59 remaining hostages in Gaza are released and the terror group is destroyed.
Hamas said it will only release the remaining hostages if Israel releases more Palestinian prisoners, agrees to a ceasefire and a total withdrawal of forces from Gaza.
What is the background of the situation?
Israel went to war against Hamas after the group launched a terror attack within its borders on Oct. 7, 2023, killing more than 1,200 people and taking hundreds hostage.
The conflict in Gaza killed more than 50,000 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
