Large-scale protests took place in northern Gaza on Wednesday as hundreds of residents, including women and children, rallied against the Palestinian group Hamas and the ongoing war in Gaza.

Witnesses reported that demonstrators demanded Hamas withdraw from areas within Gaza, expressing discontent with the current situation amid the conflict with Israel.

The protests unfolded amid the debris of Beit Lahiya, with videos circulating on social media showing participants chanting against the group.

This marks a continuation of unrest, as similar demonstrations were held for three consecutive days last week, highlighting a rare public outcry against Hamas’ governance and the ongoing war with Israel.

Public opposition to Hamas appears to be growing, particularly following an incident this week where a family from Gaza acknowledged the killing of a member of Hamas' police force after claiming their relative was shot dead.

This incident prompted a warning from Hamas' Ministry of the Interior, signaling that any actions undermining public order would not be tolerated.

Despite Hamas' historical suppression of dissent, the recent protests have illustrated a willingness among some civilians in Gaza to voice their criticisms openly.

An increase in demonstrative actions has been noted, especially following changes in the presence of Hamas police and security forces in the weeks after intensified Israeli bombardments.

In response to the protests, the Israeli military issued new evacuation orders for certain areas, stating that these orders were necessitated by rocket fire from armed groups in these regions.

The decline in the visible presence of Hamas police may be contributing to the rise in public protests, as the security forces had expanded their numbers during a lull in violence in January.

A widely circulated video highlighted anti-Hamas sentiment, showing a police officer shot in the street.

The officer was reportedly killed by gunfire to the head and subsequently shot multiple times with an automatic weapon.

The family involved, known in Deir al-Balah, issued a statement on social media asserting responsibility for the officer's death, though they did not specify who fired the shots, stating it was not a premeditated act.

Hamas has reiterated its stance on maintaining order, declaring that it will not allow any entity to disturb the peace within Gaza or take justice into their own hands.

Furthermore, Hamas announced that it is initiating legal proceedings against those involved in the incident.

In another incident in Gaza City, a different family accused Hamas police of shooting and killing one of their relatives, pledging vengeance in a public statement.

They asserted, 'We affirm that our son’s blood will not go unavenged.' This ongoing unrest highlights the complexities of life in Gaza amidst a backdrop of conflict and political repression.