Rising Defiance: Armed Gaza Clans Call for Uprising Against Hamas

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In an rare display of dissent, armed groups in Gaza have called for a mass uprising against Hamas, challenging the group’s authority for the second consecutive day. Protesters took to the streets demanding an end to the ongoing war and what they described as an end to years of oppression under Hamas rule.  

So… they CAN protest against Hamas and the war that it started and they celebrated? 🤔

Hundreds of Palestinians are protesting in Gaza: "Hamas, get out!"

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— Gal G., Adv 🇮🇱 (@ICK_GalG) March 25, 2025

 

A coalition of influential families, commonly referred to as the "clans," issued a rare and direct call to arms on Wednesday, urging Palestinians to stand against what they called “years of oppression.” These families have historically wielded significant power in Gaza, although Hamas has largely controlled them since taking over from the Palestinian Authority 18 years ago.  

 

 

In a statement attributed to the clans of southern Gaza, they called for a “popular uprising against injustice and a march of anger that will shake the ground under the feet of those who sold our blood and exploited our suffering for their narrow interests.”  

"The people demand the toppling of Hamas" was said by tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza for the 2nd day. Anyone heard from @RashidaTlaib, @lsarsour, @marclamonthill, @mehdirhasan, @owenjonesjourno, @NerdeenKiswani, @FranceskAlbs, or "pro-Palestine" fraudsters/influencers? pic.twitter.com/5FBTglqQbM

— Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib (@afalkhatib) March 26, 2025

 

As anger mounted, hundreds of protesters gathered across multiple locations to demand Hamas’s removal and an immediate end to the war with Israel. Footage showed large crowds of men flooding the streets of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, determined to make their voices heard. In Nuseirat, central Gaza, a demonstrator stood atop another’s shoulders, passionately leading chants against the ruling group. Further demonstrations took place in Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighborhood, while another video captured a heartbreaking moment where children chanted, “We don’t want to die.”  

 

These demonstrations carry significant weight, especially considering that Hamas has a long history of forcefully suppressing any dissent within the enclave. The fact that civilians felt emboldened enough to take to the streets for a second consecutive day underscores a growing frustration with Hamas’s governance.  

 

The protests erupted just over a week after Israel resumed military operations in Gaza following the collapse of a temporary ceasefire. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz reacted to the demonstrations by stating, “This is the only way to win the war,” implying that internal resistance to Hamas is crucial for its downfall.  

 

There has been speculation in Israel that by weakening Hamas’s control over food distribution and resources, rival factions might be encouraged to challenge its authority. The Gaza clans have historically had a complicated relationship with Hamas, marked by violent clashes—most notably in 2008 and at various points since. Although some clan members have ties to other militant organizations, including al-Qaeda, they are generally not classified as jihadist groups in the same way Hamas is.  

 

Amal Kloub, a 35-year-old resident of Shuja’iyya camp, where one of the protests took place, expressed the deep frustration felt by many. “Today, young people went out because they are tired of the ongoing war, negotiations, and political speeches that are indifferent to the citizens of Gaza. Hamas has been in power for nearly 20 years, and we have only experienced successive wars due to the blockade and occupation.”  

 

Shuja’iyya has long been a stronghold of the Hilles clan, though it remains unclear if they played an active role in Wednesday’s demonstrations. Samir Saud, a 25-year-old from the Nuseirat refugee camp, voiced his desire for political change, saying, “We want elections. I want to live the experience of elections. We want to change the exhausting and tragic reality and build our future. Gaza has been completely destroyed, and no one has benefited from the war except for destruction.”  

 

The statement issued by the southern Gaza clans ended with a clear and decisive demand: “Hamas must lift its hand from Gaza immediately and end this unjust siege imposed on us because of decisions that do not represent us.”  

 

As unrest continues to spread, these protests mark a pivotal moment in Gaza, potentially reshaping the region’s political landscape in the face of long-standing turmoil.

 

Based on a report by The Telegraph  2025-03-28

 

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[Tidal wave]

They look a trustworthy bunch.

[Eloquent pilgrim]

 

Who’d have thought that denying Gazans a safe and viable future for 20 years, stealing $ billions of aid money from them to buy armaments and build tunnels, and deliberately putting them en masse in harms way might eventually provoke this reaction.

 

Hopefully this is the beginning of the end, because it is probably the only way in which Hamas can be truly defeated.

 

 

 

 

[Moonlover]

  On 3/28/2025 at 12:14 AM, Tidal wave said:

They look a trustworthy bunch.

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At least they are not toting AK47s and yelling "Allah Akba'.

[hotsun]

No lefty will be posting in this thread. Guaranteed

[Bkk Brian]

So let me get this right. Pro Palestinian protestors should now be all over this cheering on their brothers and the uprising against the terrorists Hamas. The silence from them is deafening. Looks like they are all Hamas supporters after all. 

[hotsun]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:31 AM, Bkk Brian said:

So let me get this right. Pro Palestinian protestors should now be all over this cheering on their brothers and the uprising against the terrorists Hamas. The silence from them is deafening. Looks like they are all Hamas supporters after all. 

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Never had a doubt about it 

[Chomper Higgot]

So pop goes the narrative that they are all Hamas supporters.

 

 

[Bkk Brian]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:35 AM, Chomper Higgot said:

So pop goes the narrative that they are all Hamas supporters.

 

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take away the importance and significance of these protests that have been happening for the last 3 days with an off topic deflection, typical. Read the OP and its about a power struggle among the clans who are all against Hamas.

[Moonlover]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:35 AM, Chomper Higgot said:

So pop goes the narrative that they are all Hamas supporters.

 

 

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I don't think Hamas has ever enjoyed popular support. They have ruled Gaza with an iron fist backed up with AK47s.

[Chomper Higgot]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:41 AM, Moonlover said:

I don't think Hamas has ever enjoyed popular support. They have ruled Gaza with an iron fist backed up with AK47s.

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Agreed, ‘Hamas’ and ‘ The Palestinian people’ were never the same thing.

 

[Eloquent pilgrim]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:18 AM, hotsun said:

No lefty will be posting in this thread. Guaranteed

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Indeed, the Hamas huggers are swerving this topic 

 

 

[Yagoda]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:35 AM, Chomper Higgot said:

So pop goes the narrative that they are all Hamas supporters.

 

 

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I beleive that when I see Hamas heads on a spike and our American brother released. 

 

Bomb and bomb and bomb and bomb until thats done. The fate of the Gazans are in Hamas hands

[Nick Carter icp]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:35 AM, Chomper Higgot said:

So pop goes the narrative that they are all Hamas supporters.

 

 

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   Its well known general knowledge that there are numerous clans in Gaza that rival Hamas .

   Although they also oppose Israel as well .

The clans are Hamas rivals , rather than Hamas opposition 

[Chomper Higgot]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:46 AM, Eloquent pilgrim said:

 

 

Indeed, the Hamas huggers are swerving this topic 

 

 

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How about discussing the topic rather than posting libelous accusations against people who don’t share your precise opinions?

 

 

 

 

[Bkk Brian]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:45 AM, Chomper Higgot said:

Agreed, ‘Hamas’ and ‘ The Palestinian people’ were never the same thing.

 

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That depends on which Palestinian people it is. A couple of thousand of them took part in the Oct 7th atrocities along with the Hamas terrorists, some even did some murdering and hostage taking themselves. But you knew that. Are you happy there is a revolt among the Gazans against Hamas? Or are you intend on deflecting the topic?

 

Gazans cheer for Hamas militants as Israeli hostages released | AFP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXWbTzF8nzc

 

Hamas parades 3 Israeli hostages before crowd in handoff to Red Cross in Gaza

 

[Chomper Higgot]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:51 AM, Yagoda said:

I beleive that when I see Hamas heads on a spike and our American brother released. 

 

Bomb and bomb and bomb and bomb until thats done. The fate of the Gazans are in Hamas hands

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So you are up for bombing Gaza despite the evidence in this report that many Palestinians oppose Hamas.

 

Did you think that through before posting?

 

Did you even read the OP?

[proton]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:35 AM, Chomper Higgot said:

So pop goes the narrative that they are all Hamas supporters.

 

 

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They were all Hamas supporters, now even they are realising supporting murdering, raping terrorists who have used them as human shields, and whose hate has ruined the country just might not be working out for them.

[Nick Carter icp]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:41 AM, Moonlover said:

I don't think Hamas has ever enjoyed popular support. They have ruled Gaza with an iron fist backed up with AK47s.

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    The reality is that Hamas are losing the war so pro Palestinians are attempting to disassociate themselves from Hamas and give it "They're nothing to do with us " and you're go on to support the group that replaces Hamas 

[Bkk Brian]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:54 AM, Chomper Higgot said:

So you are up for bombing Gaza despite the evidence in this report that many Palestinians oppose Hamas.

 

Did you think that through before posting?

 

Did you even read the OP?

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Did you even read the OP?

 

the irony...........

[bubblegum]

@yagoda pls wake up your other braincell before commenting your bloodthirsty drivel.

[Chomper Higgot]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:55 AM, proton said:

 

They were all Hamas supporters, now even they are realising supporting murdering, raping terrorists who have used them as human shields, and whose hate has ruined the country just might not be working out for them.

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All?

 

[WorriedNoodle]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:18 AM, hotsun said:

No lefty will be posting in this thread. Guaranteed

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The intelligence levels of the average right wing extremist shows no bounds (at the lower end of the scale). Why would anyone with a modicum of proactive thought processes not see a revolt against Hamas by its own peoples as a step forward from the past 30 years of disastrous leadership.

[Wonderyenta]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:51 AM, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Its well known general knowledge that there are numerous clans in Gaza that rival Hamas .

   Although they also oppose Israel as well .

The clans are Hamas rivals , rather than Hamas opposition 

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Excellent point. 

[proton]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:45 AM, Chomper Higgot said:

Agreed, ‘Hamas’ and ‘ The Palestinian people’ were never the same thing.

 

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There are no Palestinian people, they are Arabs. There has never been a country called Palestine, most of what was called the protectorate of Palestine is now Syria, add to that Gaza and there is nothing to  'free'. What they mean by bleating that is the destruction of Israel, and that is not going to happen,

[sungod]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:51 AM, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Its well known general knowledge that there are numerous clans in Gaza that rival Hamas .

   Although they also oppose Israel as well .

The clans are Hamas rivals , rather than Hamas opposition 

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 The cynic in me says they want Hamas removed so they can control their criminal empires unimpeded.

[Yagoda]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:54 AM, Chomper Higgot said:

So you are up for bombing Gaza despite the evidence in this report that many Palestinians oppose Hamas.

 

Did you think that through before posting?

 

Did you even read the OP?

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No, the only thing I am interested in is seeing the report of my American brother being saved.

 

They are probably Hamas supporters hiding. They could be the ones dancing over the corpses of murdered babies.

 

Lets see them frog march some terrorists down the street and bring forth my American brother. If they want to save themselves, throw themselves on the mercy of the Israelis and start naming names.

 

Until then, keep killing them. FAFO. Dont kidnap or murder Americans.

 

Fart as I am concerned, Trump is not doing the right thing. Iran still exists.

[Yagoda]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:58 AM, WorriedNoodle said:

The intelligence levels of the average right wing extremist shows no bounds (at the lower end of the scale). Why would anyone with a modicum of proactive thought processes not see a revolt against Hamas by its own peoples as a step forward from the past 30 years of disastrous leadership.

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They havent had enough yet. Their culture only respects a total beat down.

[jas007]

How much of Gaza is left, at this point? 

[Chomper Higgot]

  On 3/28/2025 at 2:59 AM, proton said:

 

There are no Palestinian people, they are Arabs. There has never been a country called Palestine, most of what was called the protectorate of Palestine is now Syria, add to that Gaza and there is nothing to  'free'. What they mean by bleating that is the destruction of Israel, and that is not going to happen,

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147 out of 193 UN member states recognize Palestine as a sovereign state.