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Protests Against Hamas Surge as Thousands in Gaza Demand Freedom from Oppressive Rule In a post on X, WJC President Ronald S. Lauder commented on the significance of the ongoing protests in Gaza against Hamas’s brutal rule, asserting, “these protests show that many people in Gaza seek freedom, not endless terror.” He also commended U.S. President Donald Trump for his moral clarity in opposing Hamas and called on the international community to support those fighting for peace |
Protests Against Hamas Surge as Thousands in Gaza Demand Freedom from Oppressive Rule
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