Gaza: Hamas releases statement labelling the demonstrators “collaborators” and “traitors”

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Mass protests against Hamas in Gaza have entered their forth day, as demonstrators continue to voice their frustrations with the militant group. In response, Hamas has issued a statement branding the protesters as “collaborators” and “traitors,” dismissing the demonstrations as being orchestrated by “outside actors.” Despite these claims, footage and reports from inside Gaza suggest a growing movement against Hamas rule.

 

“The people want to bring down Hamas!” Right now, Gaza is witnessing the largest protest against Hamas since October 7, 2023.

“The people want to bring down Hamas!”

Right now, Gaza is witnessing the largest protest against Hamas since October 7, 2023.

For the third straight day, Palestinians are pouring into the streets across the Gaza Strip, openly defying the militant group they blame for the… pic.twitter.com/qnfagcTt7o

— The Free Press (@TheFP) March 28, 2025

 

Meanwhile, humanitarian efforts in the region have also been affected by the ongoing violence. On Thursday, World Central Kitchen reported that one of its volunteers was killed in an Israeli strike near a community kitchen where meals were being distributed.

 

Karim, a local resident, explained that the collapse of a ceasefire has heightened fears among Gazans, many of whom associate Hamas’s continued presence with ongoing suffering. “The end of the ceasefire has led Palestinians in Gaza to have a persistent fear that Hamas’s presence means continued suffering,” Karim said. Videos from the previous week showed Hamas militants attempting to disperse demonstrators by firing weapons into the air. Reports from inside Gaza indicate that Hamas has detained protest leaders and journalists covering the demonstrations.

 

According to two sources, Hamas has threatened police officers with salary cuts if they refuse to break up the protests, while offering $300—an amount greater than the average monthly salary in Gaza—to those willing to use force against demonstrators. On Friday night, videos surfaced showing militants beating protesters, though these reports have not been independently verified.

 

 

Dr. Yaniv Voller, a senior lecturer in Middle East politics at the University of Kent, warned that the situation could spiral into further violence, depending on how Hamas responds. “The potential for the situation to deteriorate into violence exists and it depends on how Hamas responds. But if they start opening fire on demonstrators, this would cause them to lose any support they have among those who perceive them as freedom fighters,”

 

Voller said. He added that Hamas has attempted to blame external actors such as the Palestinian Authority, Egypt, and Israel for orchestrating the protests. However, as the number of demonstrators grows, it will become increasingly difficult for Hamas to push this narrative. “It is very clear that these protests are genuine, they have erupted now due to the realisation that Hamas is getting weaker,” he said.

 

Exclusive video footage from Gaza, obtained by the New York-based Center for Peace Communications, shows protesters demanding an end to Hamas rule. One source, identified only as “Khaled” for safety reasons, described the scale of the protests as immense, though his claim that hundreds of thousands have participated could not be independently verified. “The situation in Gaza is unbearable, we don’t have our basic needs met,” Khaled said. “This is why we want Hamas to get out of Gaza and for Israeli hostages to return to their homes. We, Gazan civilians, as well as the 59 Israelis, are all hostages of Hamas.”

 

Some demonstrators have also targeted Hamas leaders living abroad, including Osama Hamdan, a political bureau member in Lebanon who previously described the October 7 attack on Israel as a “historic success.” Khaled argued that Hamas officials living in luxury abroad would rethink their stance if they had to endure life as a civilian in Gaza. He further alleged that Hamas had fired rockets at Israel from locations near protest sites in an attempt to provoke an Israeli military response.

 

The key demands of the protesters include an end to the war, the removal of Hamas from Gaza, and the reopening of the Rafah crossing with Egypt, according to Khaled. He envisions a postwar Gaza governed democratically by local leadership, working towards peace alongside neighboring Arab states, the Palestinian Authority, and Israel. “The Palestinian Authority is also corrupt. The best option is for young, educated Gazans to take responsibility to achieve peace and work with our neighbours,” he said.

 

Voller noted that any postwar plan for Gaza would likely require negotiations with local clan leaders, as they possess the necessary infrastructure, weapons, and smuggling connections with Egypt. “They are the only actors who can fill the vacuum as a provider of services. But they’re also disruptors because they have weapons, and they have interests,” he explained.

 

Karim added that the stance of these clans varies, with some following Hamas’s directives while others openly oppose them. “There is a strong possibility that the clan federations will join the protests and decide to confront Hamas on the ground, not just through statements,” he said.

As demonstrations continue, the outcome remains uncertain, but the growing resistance within Gaza highlights deep dissatisfaction with Hamas’s rule and an increasing demand for change.

 

Based on a report by The Times  2025-03-31

 

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[goldenbrwn1]

Hamas sound exactly like those Boss uniform wearing guys from the 30/40’s , you know the name you get called if you don’t  bow down and roll over for the idiot, deluded protesters in the west 

[WDSmart]

This is no different than what everyone does - denigrate those who disagree with them.

[Nick Carter icp]

5 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

This is no different than what everyone does - denigrate those who disagree with them.

 

   Did you just read the headline and no bother to read the article ?

[WDSmart]

7 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

13 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

This is no different than what everyone does - denigrate those who disagree with them.

 

   Did you just read the headline and no bother to read the article ?

No, I only read the headline. That's enough for me to get the gist of the article. I did now read (skim through) the article, and stand by my remark above.  Even many Israelis are demonstrating against Netanyahu for not making a deal to bring all the hostages home. Also, in my home country, Palestine supporters are being denigrated and some (visa-holders) even arrested. 😞 

[renaissanc]

"Protestors will continue to be shot until you say you love Hamas!"

[cdemundo]

 

 

Hope that Gaza finds some leadership that allows them to look to the future and try to find a path to prosperity.

 

[Presnock]

1 hour ago, goldenbrwn1 said:

Hamas sound exactly like those Boss uniform wearing guys from the 30/40’s , you know the name you get called if you don’t  bow down and roll over for the idiot, deluded protesters in the west 

well don't really know a lot about the Boss guys only the mention in history studies but it does sound EXACTLY like el presidente as that is his trademark too! IMHO

 

4 minutes ago, cdemundo said:

 

 

Hope that Gaza finds some leadership that allows them to look to the future and try to find a path to prosperity.

 

Yeah, now we have even more in common with them as I too hope that in the future our country will return as the symbol of freedom with some VALID/CAPABLE leadership!

[Bkk Brian]

32 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

This is no different than what everyone does - denigrate those who disagree with them.

Typical Hamas apologist

[WDSmart]

Just now, Bkk Brian said:

34 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

This is no different than what everyone does - denigrate those who disagree with them.

Typical Hamas apologist

@Bkk Brian's comment above proves my point. Virtually EVERYONE takes sides nowadays, and if you're perceived to be on the "other side," you're denigrated, such as was done above. My original post (which is above also) doesn't take a side. It is aimed at both sides because both sides tell lies about, exaggerate failures, and denigrate the other side. 

[jesimps]

22 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

No, I only read the headline. That's enough for me to get the gist of the article. I did now read (skim through) the article, and stand by my remark above.  Even many Israelis are demonstrating against Netanyahu for not making a deal to bring all the hostages home. Also, in my home country, Palestine supporters are being denigrated and some (visa-holders) even arrested. 😞 

Many would demonstrate against Netanyahu if he DID make a deal to bring all the hostages home, as it would just encourage Hamas to carry out more hostage taking. The only way to deal with them is to wipe every one of them off the face of the planet, as they wouldn't hesitate to do the same to the Jews.

[Bkk Brian]

22 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

@Bkk Brian's comment above proves my point. Virtually EVERYONE takes sides nowadays, and if you're perceived to be on the "other side," you're denigrated, such as was done above. My original post (which is above also) doesn't take a side. It is aimed at both sides because both sides tell lies about, exaggerate failures, and denigrate the other side. 

Yes and my side is against the terrorists Hamas who are trying to stop the protests against them. Its a false equivalence to make comparisons to Israel

 

The parents of Odai Saadi, one of the leaders of this week’s anti-Hamas protests in Gaza, buried their son today after his murder by Hamas. After kidnapping him, they tortured him, murdered him & dumped his body in front of his home. His family then took up arms against Hamas

 

 

Gazan man murdered by Hamas after joining protests against terror group, family says

https://www.timesofisrael.com/gazan-man-murdered-by-hamas-after-joining-protests-against-terror-group/

[Social Media]

@WDSmart enough of the off topic diversion attempts:

 

Gaza: Hamas releases statement labelling the demonstrators “collaborators” and “traitors”

 

 

[JonnyF]

I suspect they are only objecting because Hamas are getting their butts handed to them by Israel.

 

If Hamas were having more success in their attempts to eliminate Israel I doubt they'd be protesting. 

[Katatonica]

3 hours ago, WDSmart said:

No, I only read the headline. That's enough for me to get the gist of the article. I did now read (skim through) the article, and stand by my remark above.  Even many Israelis are demonstrating against Netanyahu for not making a deal to bring all the hostages home. Also, in my home country, Palestine supporters are being denigrated and some (visa-holders) even arrested. 😞 

They should of course be denigrated and if necessary for security, arrested. What else? They are either fools or supporters of pure evil.

[WDSmart]

1 hour ago, Katatonica said:

They should of course be denigrated and if necessary for security, arrested. What else? They are either fools or supporters of pure evil.

If you really think that, then it sounds like you're supporting how Hamas is responding to these Palestinians demonstrating against them.

Anyone who has values different from yours and expresses them should not be denigrated. It's okay to contradict them and engage them in discussions, and they should definitely not be arrested unless they are committing a crime.

[Patong2021]

The images of the tortured protest leader should make clear how evil Hamas is. It won't be shown on Al Jazeera or RT in heavy rotation. The kid was beaten black and blue, sodomized and had his genitals mangled. Defend that,

[WDSmart]

5 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

The images of the tortured protest leader should make clear how evil Hamas is. It won't be shown on Al Jazeera or RT in heavy rotation. The kid was beaten black and blue, sodomized and had his genitals mangled. Defend that,

I'm not a Hamas supporter or defender. I'm not a far-right, Israeli IDF supporter, either. There are plenty of atrocities being committed by both sides. My only hope is that somehow, an agreement can be reached to stop all the torture and killing. 

[Patong2021]

29 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

I'm not a Hamas supporter or defender. I'm not a far-right, Israeli IDF supporter, either. There are plenty of atrocities being committed by both sides. My only hope is that somehow, an agreement can be reached to stop all the torture and killing. 

 

That's nice.

The arab victim, Odai Nasser Saadi Al-Rubai, one of the leaders of last week’s anti-Hamas protests  was tortured by Hamas. Hamas has been doing this to people for decades long before it started the recent war. Hamas burnt Fatah members alive, impaled and lynched  them on poles in public areas,  and it tossed gay people from buildings. And never ever a protest in a western city. And never ever  words of  rebuke or even condemnation from western busybodies. The LGBQT etc people marching in support of Hamas are oblivious to the pain and suffering of their community in Gaza.

 

Look at this kid. That's what your position has enabled.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHz2hyoR7OC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[loong]

8 hours ago, Social Media said:

He further alleged that Hamas had fired rockets at Israel from locations near protest sites in an attempt to provoke an Israeli military response.

 

That sounds about right for something that Hamas would do - hoping for a response from Israel that will kill the protestors! Then Hamas can blame Israel.

Hamas are the traitors, the have betrayed their fellow Gazans when they launched their attack on Israel knowing that there was no way that they could win. They were just interested in the propoganda war that they stage by deliberately putting civilians in the firing line and playing the victim.

[dinsdale]

Interesting that the Free Palestine brainwashed idiots must by all logic now be supporting the terrorist group Hamas that are executing and torturing Gazan's that want to be free from Hamas and want a free Palestine. 

[dinsdale]

19 minutes ago, loong said:

 

That sounds about right for something that Hamas would do - hoping for a response from Israel that will kill the protestors! Then Hamas can blame Israel.

Hamas are the traitors, the have betrayed their fellow Gazans when they launched their attack on Israel knowing that there was no way that they could win. They were just interested in the propoganda war that they stage by deliberately putting civilians in the firing line and playing the victim.

Agree but Iran is behind it all from the attack on Israeli civilians, the hostage taking, the protests in the west and the weaponising of Hamas and the fortifying of Gaza via tunnel systems. Interesting how some on here got berated for saying free Gaza from Hamas. Gazan's want this also.