Palestinian Activist Faces Brutal Attack by Hamas for Speaking Out Amidst Gaza Violence

During the summer of this year, a series of alarming events unfolded for Amin Abed, a Palestinian activist vocally opposing Hamas in northern Gaza. In an unsettling incident, he discovered bullets on his doorstep on two separate occasions. The situation escalated in July when he was reportedly assaulted by Hamas security personnel.

Gaza Activist Faces Violence for Anti-Hamas Stance

The attack involved operatives covering his head and forcibly dragging him away, subjecting him to a brutal assault with hammers and metal bars. Mr. Abed, who is currently hospitalized, recounted his harrowing experience, stating, “The threats to my life are not only from the Israeli occupation but also from those who have governed us for 17 years.” He is referring to the Hamas regime. Despite his injuries, he expressed gratitude for the bystanders who intervened to prevent worse harm.

Regrettably, Mr. Abed's traumatic ordeal is not an isolated incident but rather a harrowing reality for several others throughout Gaza who share a similar outspoken stance against Hamas.