In the midst of the turmoil engulfing Gaza, a chorus of dissent is rising from within, challenging the dominance of Hamas and its role in perpetuating conflict and suffering. Rather than blaming Israel, as one would expect, ordinary Gazan civilians, journalists, and medical professionals are breaking their silence, pointing fingers at Hamas and demanding accountability for the destruction and loss of life plaguing their homeland.

Ahmed, a shopkeeper in Gaza City, expresses the frustration shared by many Gazan civilians: “We’ve endured too much pain and destruction. Hamas claims to fight for us, but all they bring is ruin. It’s time for them to answer for their actions.” Such sentiments are echoed by journalists like Fatima, who works tirelessly to report the truth amid Hamas’s censorship. “We cannot turn a blind eye to Hamas’s role in this tragedy,” she declares. “They silence dissent and manipulate the narrative, but we will not be silenced.”

In hospitals across Gaza, doctors and medical professionals like Dr. Youssef Abbas witness the human cost of Hamas’s actions firsthand. “Our hospitals are overwhelmed, and innocent lives are lost every day,” Dr. Abbas laments. “Hamas’s use of civilian infrastructure for military purposes puts everyone at risk. They must be held accountable.” As the voices of dissent grow louder within Gaza, it is clear that blaming Hamas for the destruction and death in the region is not merely an external accusation but a deeply held belief among those who call Gaza home.

Will the world hear their voices, or continue to blame Israel for the horrible destruction and loss of life in Gaza since October 7.