Hamas Concerned About Tamarod Movement in Gaza
Hamas is worried that the Egyptian “rebellion” movement will migrate to Gaza.
Traditionally affected by every little political change in neighboring Egypt, Palestinians in Gaza have always acutely followed what transpires next door.
The fall of the Muslim Brotherhood is no different. After rising to power with the election of President Mohammed Morsi, Hamas assumed it had a secure ally in neighoring Egypt. But Hamas once again finds itself in an awkward position following Morsi's ouster, led by the grassroots Tamarod (rebellion) movement.
After Morsi’s victory in Egypt’s presidential elections in June 2012, Hamas congratulated him and allowed hundreds of supporters to celebrate in the streets of Gaza with fireworks and by firing ammunition in the air. His ouster, however, was met with little comment from Hamas officials — and no public gatherings.
Hamas is worried that the Tamarod experience will be replicated in Gaza, particularly after pages began emerging on social media sites calling for similar protests in the Palestinian territories.
