'Hamas OUT!': Hundreds of Palestinians rise in a massive 'Anti-Hamas' protest in Gaza

In an unprecedented display of resistance, hundreds of Palestinians swarmed Gaza's northern streets, calling for an end to Hamas' dictatorship and an end to the conflict with Israel. The protest, described as the biggest since fighting with Israel erupted again, burst out in Beit Lahia mere days after Israel resumed fierce bombardment after nearly two months of ceasefire, the report says.

"Hamas out! and "Hamas terrorists!" echoed in the streets

As darkness set in on Tuesday, "Out, out, out, Hamas out!" and "Hamas terrorists!" echoed in the streets. Protesters, who were predominantly men, waved signs with "Stop the war", "We want to live in peace" and "We want to eat". The historic protest underlines the increasing frustration among Gaza's civilians caught in the midst of an unabating war. The protestors organized through social media network Telegram. Gaza streets echo with 'Hamas Out' chants. Hamas gunmen, some of whom were armed and others baton-wielding, physically broke up the demonstrations, beating several of the protesters in the process, reports.

Why does Hamas relinquish power in order to defend the people?

"I do not know who planned the demonstration," a man named Mohammed explained to media. "I participated in order to send a message on behalf of the people: Enough war." he added that he witnessed "members of Hamas security forces dressed in civilian garb dispersing the demonstration."Majdi, another demonstrator, described the "people are tired". "If the solution is that Hamas gives up power in Gaza, why does Hamas relinquish power in order to defend the people?" he explained, according to the report.

Israel's morning airstrikes killed at least 404 Palestinians

Israel's morning airstrikes in the Gaza Strip Tuesday killed at least 404 Palestinians, including children and women, reports AP. The bombing, breaking a ceasefire since January, was conducted after Hamas rejected Israel's insistence on amending the ceasefire agreement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced.