Gazans protests against Hamas; Israel considers reoccupation

Since the war in Gaza began, commentators have been concerned about the lack of a plan for the "day after". Both the costs of the conflict and the lack of an endgame have emerged more clearly over the past week.

On Sunday, Gaza's Hamas-run Health Ministry reported that over 50,000 Gazans have been killed since the conflict began after the October 7 attack on Israel.

Tensions have escalated as large-scale protests against Hamas erupted in the north, marking one of the most significant public demonstrations against the group since the war's inception.

Concurrently, reports suggest Israel is preparing for a potential reoccupation of Gaza, while the US intelligence community warns of ongoing regional instability. As the conflict endures, Gaza's future remains uncertain, influenced by both internal and external forces.

Palestinians demonstrated against Hamas in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, on Tuesday, in what appeared to be the largest protest against the militant group since the beginning of the war. A video obtained by CNN showed large crowds, estimated to be in the thousands, marching through the streets of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, chanting, “For God’s sake, Hamas out,” “Hamas terrorists,” and “We want an end to the war.” Some protesters attacked the media, including Al Jazeera, accusing it of failing to cover their protest.