Hamas' iron grip on Gaza is slowly slipping as residents protest

Gazan civilians are losing their fear of Hamas, openly criticising the group on the streets and online.

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The voice in the Telegram video is insistent. Loud. Sometimes musical.

And the message unambiguous.

"All of Hamas, out!"

On the streets of Gaza, more and more Palestinians are expressing open defiance against the armed group that's ruled the strip for almost 20 years.

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