Protests, revolution in Strip cannot succeed while Hamas remains in control, Gazans tell 'Post'
“No one can imagine the level of fear and intimidation Hamas has instilled in people’s hearts since its foundation in 1987,” said one Palestinian from Gaza City
Assessment
Gazans speaking to the Jerusalem Post describe an entrenched climate of fear under Hamas rule that makes any popular uprising against the group nearly impossible. The testimony suggests that Hamas's control is maintained through intimidation rather than popular support, complicating hopes for internal change. Whether this public acknowledgment signals a shift in local sentiment or a tactical gamble remains unclear.