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Sky News AU
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- Sky News AU
More Palestinians are calling for Hamas to leave power - and the terror group is responding with horrific violence
More Palestinians are calling on Hamas to leave power and end the war with Israel after nearly two years of fighting — but the terror group is responding with extreme violence, reportedly executing critics inside the Gaza Strip, according to grassroots groups. Moumen al-Natour, the co-founder of the We Want to Live movement in Gaza, said opposition against Hamas has grown since the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack that kicked off the war, with Palestinians rallying to demand an end to the terror group's nearly 20-year rule. 'There used to be some opposition to Hamas, but after the attack and the consequences that followed, more and more people in Gaza despise them,' Al-Natour told Fox News Digital. Al-Natour, who is also the president of Palestinian Youth for Development, said the war has completely swayed public opinion against Hamas within Gaza, given that nearly its entire population of two million has been diplaced in the 21 months of fighting. The public outrage against Hamas was made evident during the mass protests in March, where hundreds of Palestinians took to the streets to demand that the terror group end the war. The protests, however, were short-lived after the cease-fire talks collapsed and Israel restarted its war campaign in Gaza, with Hamas rejecting any deal that did not result in permanent peace with the Jewish state. Since then, Al-Natour claimed that Hamas has taken extreme action to silence any voice of opposition, with the community organizer forced into hiding to avoid torture and death. 'Hamas recently released a video showing members of the Al-Qassam Brigades executing people,' he told Fox of Hamas' military wing. 'They publicly threatened anyone who speaks out against them, saying they would treat them as enemies,' he added. 'I'm moving from place to place, hiding because I don't want to be killed or even paralyzed.' Mkhaimer Abusada, a Gazan political analyst based in Cairo, said more Palestinians are now calling for Hamas to accept a cease-fire deal and include other local groups in negotiating the terms. 'Negotiating solely with Hamas doesn't help,' he told Fox. 'Hamas people don't care about death. They think if they die, they go to paradise.' Hamas has signaled that it is willing to cede control of the Gaza Strip in exchange for an end to the war that has claimed the lives of more than 60,000 Palestinians, according to the enclave's Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health, which does not differentiate between terrorists and civilians. Hamas, however, is not willing to demilitarize until Palestinian statehood is achieved, a condition long-rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu has said the war will continue until Hamas is eradicated, the Gaza Strip demilitarized, and a new branch of local leaders are put in place to run the enclave, all while under military occupation. Originally published as More Palestinians are calling for Hamas to leave power - and the terror group is responding with horrific violence
Perth Now
2 hours ago
- Perth Now
Wong slams Israel's "unjustified" visa repeal move
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Israel's decision to revoke the visas of Australia's representatives to the Palestinian Authority is "unjustified". On Monday, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said the visas of Australia's representatives to the Palestinian Authority have been revoked over the nation's recognition of a Palestinian state and for refusing entry to Israeli figures. He has also instructed the Israeli Embassy in Canberra to carefully examine any official Australian visa application for entry into Israel. Senator Wong said the federal government had a right to safeguard communities and protect "all Australians from hate and harm". "At a time when dialogue and diplomacy are needed more than ever, the Netanyahu government is isolating Israel and undermining international efforts towards peace and a two-state solution," Senator Wong said in an early morning statement on Tuesday. "This is an unjustified reaction, following Australia's decision to recognise Palestine." She said Australia will continue to work with partners to contribute to "international momentum to a two-state solution, a ceasefire in Gaza and release of the hostages". "Australia welcomes different races, religions and views, united by respect for each other's humanity and for each other's right to live in peace," she said. The Australian government will always take decisive action against anti-semitism, she said. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed Australia's intention to recognise Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly meeting in September. An estimated 25,000 people marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to protest the war in Gaza at the start of the month. Mr Sa'ar expressed his anger on social media on Monday as he announced the visa cancellations. "This follows Australia's decisions to recognise a "Palestinian state" and against the backdrop of Australia's unjustified refusal to grant visas to a number of Israeli figures, including former Minister Ayelet Shaked and the Chairman of the Knesset's Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, MK Simcha Rothman," Mr Sa'ar posted on social media platform X on Monday. "While anti-Semitism is raging in Australia, including manifestations of violence against Jews and Jewish institutions, the Australian government is choosing to fuel it by false accusations, as if the visit of Israeli figures will disrupt public order and harm Australia's Muslim population. It is shameful and unacceptable!" Mr Sa'ar's post comes after it was revealed on Monday that Australia denied far-right Israeli politician Simcha Rothman from entering the country for a speaking tour after provocative comments, including branding children in Gaza as enemies. Australia has also denied entry to former Israeli minister Ayelet Shaked, based on anti-Palestinian comments, and Israeli advocate Hillel Fuld. Canberra has further sanctioned two far-right Israeli ministers, including travel bans. The federal government has denied entry to people who have a history of anti-Semitism, including rapper Kanye West, after he released a song praising Hitler. Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636
Canberra Times
2 hours ago
- Canberra Times
Wong slams Israel's "unjustified" visa repeal move
"While anti-Semitism is raging in Australia, including manifestations of violence against Jews and Jewish institutions, the Australian government is choosing to fuel it by false accusations, as if the visit of Israeli figures will disrupt public order and harm Australia's Muslim population. It is shameful and unacceptable!"
