The demonstrators expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the Hamas movement and demanded an end to the military conflict with Israel, The Guardian writes.

This was the largest demonstration against Hamas in the Gaza Strip since the attack on southern Israel on October 7. The protests, which took place in Beit Lahiya a week after the resumption of Israeli bombing, were accompanied by slogans critical of Hamas, including calls for an end to violence and a return to peace.

Demonstrators gathered in front of an Indonesian hospital and carried placards with slogans including "Stop the war" and "We want peace."

On the night of March 18, Israel resumed its military operation against Hamas and attacks on the Gaza Strip, where a ceasefire had been in effect since January 19. His actions were a response to the movement's rejection of the American plan to release hostages during the truce and extend it. Israel warned the United States in advance about the continuation of hostilities. Hamas claimed that it was Israel that cancelled the ceasefire agreement, endangering the lives of the captives. gazeta.ru.