Bucking threats from Hamas, hundreds in Gaza seen protesting terror group for 1st time in a year

Footage circulating on social media shows what appears to be hundreds of Palestinians taking part in protests against against Hamas in multiple locations throughout the Gaza Strip.

Today’s demonstrations were planned several weeks in advance, with anti-Hamas activists pledging a major turnout on today’s date of July 26.

But as the date approached, Hamas operatives began issuing threats against Gazans considering taking part in the protests, which may well have impacted turnout.

The protesters are carrying signs reading, “God willing, Hamas out,” “We are not pawns,” and “We want to live.” In one video, chants of “Enough with the destruction” (of Gaza) can be heard.

It’s unclear where exactly the protests are taking place in Gaza.

Earlier today, the Facebook page “June 26 Revolution” called for demonstrations at 18 different locations across the Strip.

BREAKING: Anti-Hamas protests have started in the Gaza Strip — this one from Khan Younis. pic.twitter.com/ErwFUpwQET

— Ihab Hassan (@IhabHassane) June 26, 2026

It marks the first organized anti-Hamas protest in Gaza since the wave of demonstrations in the spring and summer of 2025.

Footage of the protests has not been aired by Gaza’s major media outlets, which are affiliated with Hamas.

Instead, it is circulating on social media, mainly by journalists and activists based outside the Gaza Strip.

Earlier this week, several Gaza residents told The Times of Israel that Hamas had warned journalists in Gaza not to cover the protests.

غزة الصوت النابض pic.twitter.com/egqcX2wMAt

— الناشط حمزة المصري (@hamza198708) June 26, 2026