Hamas has once again shown its brutal and oppressive rule over Gaza, executing six of its own residents under the pretense of "collaboration" with Israel. These executions serve as yet another example of Hamas’s iron-fisted grip on the population, using fear and violence to silence any opposition.
Reports indicate that those killed were accused of working with Israeli intelligence, though in reality, this could be a convenient excuse to eliminate anyone who dares to question the terror group’s authority.
This act of brutality is widely seen as a warning to the growing number of Gazans who have been protesting in recent days, demanding the return of Israeli hostages and an end to the devastating war that Hamas itself provoked.
Instead of addressing the suffering of its own people, Hamas resorts to public executions and intimidation, proving once again that its priority is maintaining power rather than seeking peace or stability. These killings highlight the terror group’s deep paranoia, as even its own citizens are not safe from its wrath.
Whether this savage act will achieve Hamas’s goal of crushing dissent remains uncertain. On the one hand, fear may keep some from openly protesting.
On the other, this brutality could further fuel the outrage of ordinary Gazans, who are increasingly aware that Hamas cares more about its radical agenda than the well-being of the people it claims to represent. The world is watching as Hamas continues its campaign of terror—not just against Israel, but against the very people it claims to defend.
It remains to be seen whether this will have the effect Hamas wants, or not.