What’s life like under Hamas? Watch these animated videos to hear what Gazans say in secret

Whispered in Gaza animates the courageous words of Gazan residents, oppressed by their own government and desperate for change.

To hear the Hamas rulers of Gaza speak, you’d think every Gazan is committed to war against Israel at any cost.

But when the New York-based Center for Peace Communications interviewed Gazan residents anonymously, many said they considered the occupation less of a problem than the government of Hamas.

Interviewees painted a picture of a corrupt, brutal regime where extortion is rampant, artists are threatened, and international aid is diverted to a privileged few.

The Center for Peace Communications produced the interviews as videos, each less than two minutes. The subjects are animated and voices disguised to protect those brave enough to whisper the truth.

'The so-called resistance has become a business'

Hamas leaders benefit from aid and promote war with Israel, while the people suffer.

'They said girls shouldn't be singing. Go to the mosque and read Koran.'

A performer says she felt more free under Israeli occupation than under Hamas, where her brothers were threatened with jail if she continued to sing and dance.

'Gaza is like the Bermuda Triangle. Everything that comes here disappears.'

Corruption by Hamas leaders means ordinary people rarely see the international aid sent to Gaza.

'In the 90s, you could breathe, you could live'