For now, Hamas has chosen not to brutally suppress the rallies. That may change, but it also knows the world is watching, and its gunmen know Israeli drones are flying overhead The post Gaza war’s first major anti-Hamas protests may not oust it,

Belal Abu Zaid, a Palestinian from northern Gaza, took to the streets alongside hundreds of others on Tuesday to protest against Israel’s war and the Palestinian militant group Hamas – both of which he blames for bringing destruction to the enclave.

The demonstrations, a rare show of dissent, appeared to have spread, reflecting frustration at the breakdown of a cease-fire with Israel. “We want to live,” said one supporter.