Thousands of Hamas supporters rally in Gaza

Tens of thousands of Hamas supporters have taken to the streets of Gaza City to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the assassination of the group’s spiritual leader in an Israeli airstrike.

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Published: Sun 23 Mar 2014, 7:58 PM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 5:29 AM

The militant group’s top leadership was on hand for Sunday’s rally, and thousands of people holding Hamas flags and wearing Hamas bandanas have turned downtown Gaza City into a sea of green.

The rally is to commemorate the death of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin in an Israeli airstrike a decade ago, as well as the assassinations of other top Hamas figures.

Mushir Al Masri, a top Hamas leader, told the crowd on Sunday that the group opposes peace talks with Israel and is always prepared for battle.

He said: “Our fingers are on the trigger to defend our people.”


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