▲ 45 ▼ Hamas is losing the backing of ordinary people in Gaza who are paying the human price of its war (www.nbcnews.com) submitted 2 years ago by fukhueson@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world 29 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] _haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) Wasn't the election that got them into power sus AF to begin with? permalink fedilink source hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, and it was nearly 20 years ago, and they've only shored up their hold on power since. However, their popularity waxes and wanes with their fortunes; they unambiguously have significant grassroots support, unfortunately. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] match@pawb.social 3 points 2 years ago it's not like the people of Gaza can vote for someone else permalink fedilink source parent
[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes, and it was nearly 20 years ago, and they've only shored up their hold on power since. However, their popularity waxes and wanes with their fortunes; they unambiguously have significant grassroots support, unfortunately. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] match@pawb.social 3 points 2 years ago it's not like the people of Gaza can vote for someone else permalink fedilink source parent
[–] match@pawb.social 3 points 2 years ago it's not like the people of Gaza can vote for someone else permalink fedilink source parent