Palestinian Activists Call for "Day of Rage" Protests Against Hamas Control in Gaza

Hundreds of Palestinian activists have called for demonstrations across the Gaza Strip later this month to protest the ongoing deterioration of humanitarian conditions caused by the war's aftermath and to reject the continued Palestinian division that has resulted in Hamas's control over the territory.

Social media accounts belonging to Palestinian activists and citizens have been abuzz with calls for a popular movement on June 26, labeled as the "June 26 Revolution" and the "Day of Rage."

Gaza has previously witnessed protests demanding improvements in living conditions, an end to the suffering of its residents, and calls for Hamas to withdraw from governing Gaza.

The people of Gaza are enduring extremely harsh humanitarian circumstances, including shortages of food, medicine, and water. Additionally, many live in dilapidated tents, which exacerbate their hardships during both winter and summer seasons.

Palestinian activist Yazan Ahmed stated, "The people want to make their voices heard, against the injustice they have faced for years. The people of Gaza want to express their pain and oppression from the tents, and their humiliation while waiting in water queues."

Ahmed condemned attempts to discredit the protest by accusing participants of serving Israeli interests. In a Facebook post, he added, "We want to rebuild the country and restore life to the people. Anyone who stands against people demanding their rights is helping the occupation complete its project and plan."

Journalist and social media activist Ahmed Saeed described the June 26 movement as "a revolution of anger against our conditions in Gaza, against the occupation, the division of Gaza, the split among leadership, displacement, and anything that delays the improvement of people's lives."

Journalist Abdulhamid Abdelati shared a video on his Facebook page, viewing the day as an opportunity to change the entire situation. He said, "It is time to tell our tragedy and take to the streets to change the whole scene, making it a day of rage against everyone: the tents, displacement, occupation, our killings, and the world's silence."

However, Palestinian activist Amjad Abukoush holds Hamas, which controls Gaza, primarily responsible and demands the overthrow of its rule in the Strip. Abukoush, who is followed by tens of thousands on Facebook, stated, "Any movement emerging from and within Gaza must have as its first and unequivocal demand the overthrow of Hamas."

He added, "No other demand has value without this slogan and the work to achieve it, unless the movement is aimed at demanding Hamas improve the conditions of our enslavement."

Separately, Israel has closed Gaza crossings "until further notice" following Iranian attacks.

A source reported that the "Peace Council" in Gaza currently has no funding.

Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump announced that a report on the helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz will be released today.