Protests against the ruling Hamas movement have been growing in the Gaza Strip for the second day in a row, which, according to Israeli authorities, signals a serious shift in the mood of the local population. This was reported on March 27, 2025, by the I24 TV channel, citing a source in Israel. "The continuation and expansion of protests in Gaza indicate a change in the attitude of residents towards Hamas," the channel's source noted. The discontent, which began spontaneously, is spreading to more and more people, and its causes are related to fatigue with the conflict and fear of new military actions.

According to the Israeli side, the unrest began among families from the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahia, whose relatives were victims of recent IDF airstrikes. Residents, exhausted by months of war, took to the streets, demanding that Hamas stop fighting and find a peaceful solution. Israel believes that this surge was a reaction to the realization of the inevitability of the resumption of large-scale operations, which the military had previously warned about. The situation is aggravated by concerns about the possible cessation of humanitarian aid, forced displacement of the population from combat zones and the lack of prospects for restoring Gaza's destroyed infrastructure.

The protests, which began in Beit Lahia, quickly spread to other areas, including the Jabalia refugee camp. Eyewitnesses reported hundreds of people chanting slogans against Hamas, accusing it of not wanting to end the conflict and release the Israeli hostages, which could ease the situation. Israel emphasizes that such actions are rare in the sector, where the movement traditionally maintains tight control over society. This, according to analysts, may indicate a weakening of Hamas' position among Palestinians, especially after the failure of talks to extend the truce in early March.

The context of what is happening is linked to the sharp deterioration of the situation in the region. After two months of relative calm achieved in January thanks to US mediation, the ceasefire collapsed and the IDF resumed strikes on Gaza. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on March 19 that without the release of hostages and the removal of Hamas from the strip, the country is ready to use unprecedented force. Against the backdrop of these threats, protesters in Gaza are expressing distrust of their leaders, accusing them of stubbornness that only prolongs the suffering of the population.