Gazan lawyer Moumen Al-Natour calls for the removal of Hamas from power to establish a new political order in Gaza.
Moumen Al-Natour, a Gazan lawyer and human rights advocate, is calling for the removal of Hamas from power to establish a new political order in Gaza. Currently living in Italy after fleeing Gaza City, Al-Natour argues that Gaza's civilians must not be treated as Hamas, noting that the organization has crushed dissent and used religious institutions to spread radical ideas.
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He advocates for a new government capable of speaking for its people, a Palestinian state alongside Israel, and economic ties with Israel. Al-Natour suggests that screening procedures should be used to separate Hamas fighters from civilians rather than relying on promises of disarmament. He expressed a desire to return to Gaza to help build a government that offers rights, work, education, and peace. Al-Natour rejected an offer to join Yasser Abu Shabab's armed group, choosing to remain in government rather than in a militia. He warns that allowing Hamas to gain a role in Gaza could lead to another war. While in exile, Al-Natour states he fears Hamas would kill him if he returned, but he remains determined to speak for the future of Gaza.