Hamas kidnapped, tortured and killed Oday Nasser Al Rabay, 22, after his participation in anti-Hamas protests in Gaza. His body was dumped in front of the family home, sparking outrage and chants of "Hamas out!" during the funeral.
It is the first murder linked to the recent protests, in which Gaza residents demanded an end to the group's power. The demonstrations stopped after threats from Hamas.
Despite video evidence and testimonies clearly showing protesters protesting against Hamas, the group publicly claimed that the demonstrations were directed against Israel.
Family of a protester killed in Gaza releases video: 'Hamas tortured and executed him'
The family of Oday Nasser Al Rabay, the 22-year-old Palestinian youth killed after participating in peaceful protests in Gaza, shared a touching video testimony. In the message, they painfully describe how the boy was tortured and deprived of his life by Hamas-linked elements, calling the incident a grave injustice.
During the moving funeral, thousands of people remembered Oday with chants calling for change and a different future for Gaza. The family expressed the wish that full light be shed on the affair, so that such tragedies would not be repeated.
While the protests have gradually subsided, some observers report that the recent tensions have shown a growing desire for dialogue and reconciliation among the population. Despite the difficulties, many in Gaza continue to hope for a peaceful solution that will put an end to both external violence and internal repression.
This tragic episode is a call to the international community to find ways to protect civilians and foster dialogue, in the hope of a peaceful future for all the region's inhabitants.
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