Subtle voices of dissent surface in war-torn Gaza

Myway.com ^ | 8/14/2014 | HAMZA HENDAWI

[RoosterRedux]

The group of neighbors surveyed the destruction wreaked on their residential complex by Israeli bombardment, with building after building flattened or punctured by shells. The men then began to voice something almost never heard out loud in Gaza: criticism of its Hamas rulers.

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"We do not want to be bombarded every two or three years. We want to lead a good life: Sleep well, drink well and eat well," said Ziad Rizk

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Significantly, a Hamas rally last week attracted 2,000-3,000 people, a low number compared to its routinely massive rallies, particularly considering it was held at a time when the group is at war with Israel.

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Visible not far away were green fields and trees across the border in Israel. An Israeli train sped by..."Look at what they have," the 27-year-old Kafarnah said. "Why can't we live like that too?"

[Uncle Miltie]

Suckers!

You voted for Hamas.

Now what are you going to do about it?

[Uncle Miltie]

"Look at what they have," the 27-year-old Kafarnah said. "Why can't we live like that too?"

Because you're a bunch of sick MoFos.

[ScottinVA]

When the Israelis warn Gazans of impending airstrikes, perhaps they should spice those warnings with some propaganda, such as:

“You can help end this entire conflict by rising up against the people who put you in this position.”

[Uncle Miltie]

Hamas: It's for the children.

[GreyFriar]

They have just signed their death warrants. Hopefully Hamas will not find out their names.

[vpintheak]

Muslims spread misery wherever they have a little bit of power. Can this even be disputed?

[Logical me]

You voted for Hamas.

Hard to complain when look who we put in for two terms. Americans are blind to how far America is taken down and will take generations to rebuild and never can get back to post King Obama rule.

[Zeppo]

"Look at what they have," the 27-year-old Kafarnah said. "Why can't we live like that too?"

"This is why we can't have nice things..."

[South40]

70 percent of the poll respondents agreed or strongly agreed with the statement "Hamas should maintain a ceasefire with Israel in both Gaza and the West Bank." This attitude is corroborated by the 73 percent of Gazans who said Palestinians should adopt "proposals for (nonviolent) popular resistance against the occupation."

Gaza Public Rejects Hamas, Wants Ceasefire

[zot]

They have just signed their death warrants. Hopefully Hamas will not find out their names.

True.

[SJackson]

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Dangerous to your health

[Organic Panic]

I’m sure lots more share those sentiments. BUT, it’s keep you mouth shut or lose your head.

[hope]

Yup, guess we aren’t alone in suffering with stupid voters...

[sitetest]

“Visible not far away were green fields and trees across the border in Israel. An Israeli train sped by...’Look at what they have,’ the 27-year-old Kafarnah said. ‘Why can’t we live like that too?’”

Because you’re death-loving barbarian savages.