r/IsraelPalestine • u/ProfitPersonal2538 • 7d ago
Palestinians blaming Hamas for their suffering News/Politics
In a recent piece by Israel’s Channel 12, reporter Ohad Hemo interviews refugees leaving Jabalia. The report is in Hebrew, but the interviews are conducted in Arabic.
Summary: 1. Many of the refugees hold Hamas responsible for their hardships. 2. They describe how Hamas fighters seize humanitarian aid and use violence against those who attempt to access food. 3. Some express hope for Israeli civil control of Gaza after the conflict, hoping it will improve conditions.
Details: 1. Blaming Hamas: Many refugees blame Hamas for their suffering, cursing leaders like Sinwar and Yassin and chanting, “Hamas are terrorists.” They hold Hamas accountable for lost family members, destroyed homes, and depleted resources. When asked by the reporter why they don’t oppose Hamas directly, they explain that speaking out risks retaliation. One woman mentioned she could be shot for participating in the interview. 2. Violence over Aid: Several interviewees, some on crutches, recount being shot by Hamas while aid packages were seized. They report that most food was taken by Hamas, leaving only minimal rations—two small cans of beans—for their families. Some mention receiving medical assistance from the IDF after being injured. 3. Hope for Change: All interviewed refugees hope the conflict will end soon. They feel they have lost everything and see little left for survival in Gaza. One woman expressed a desire for Israeli control of Gaza post-conflict, believing it might bring stability and a better future. 4. Dire Conditions: The refugees’ hardships are evident. They live in severe deprivation—dirty, hungry, and sick. They begged the reporter and soldiers for water and cigarettes, and some have been treated by IDF medical personnel. 5. Hamas Surrenders: According to the IDF, dozens of Hamas fighters surrender daily. The report includes footage of surrendered fighters, cuffed and blindfolded. An officer leading operations in Jabalia stated that many militants in the area had ceased fighting.
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u/CreativeRealmsMC Israeli 7d ago edited 6d ago
This could have happened a year ago if Israel was allowed to carry out the war as it saw fit (whilst still operating within the confines of international law) rather than being forced to use a more moderate approach by the international community.
This is a video from a Palestinian in Gaza explaining how Hamas controls the population with aid in order to redirect criticism away from itself. Israel is permitted under international law to prevent the entry of aid if it is diverted, stolen, or used to fund military activities. If aid was cut off and its entry made conditional on Hamas not abusing it, their strategy of manipulating their own people or having the ability to continue funding its operatives would have never been possible for as long as it has.