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Gazan Man Kidnapped, Tortured, and Executed by Hamas in First Known Killing Tied to Anti-Hamas Protests

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent

(Worthy News) – Hamas operatives kidnapped, tortured, and executed 22-year-old Oday Nasser Al Rabay after he joined anti-Hamas protests in Gaza last week, his family said Sunday.

Rabay’s body was dumped outside his family’s home over the weekend. Dozens joined his funeral on Saturday, with mourners chanting, “Hamas out, out!”

The family of 22-year-old Odai Nasser Saadi Al-Rubai, who was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered by Hamas militias, opened fire during his funeral and vowed to avenge his death.

Mourners turned the funeral into a protest against Hamas, chanting: "Hamas out, out!" pic.twitter.com/snKhFh6ZVH

— Ihab Hassan (@IhabHassane) March 29, 2025

Hamas has reportedly threatened Palestinians protesting its rule, but Rabay’s death is the first confirmed killing linked to the demonstrations.

The protests, which spread across Gaza over three days last week, called for an end to Hamas’s rule and its conflict with Israel.

Hamas claims the protests targeted Israel despite video and eyewitness evidence showing demonstrators directly opposing the terror group’s rule in Gaza.

According to Israel’s public broadcaster Kan, some Hamas leaders are weighing the release of a few hostages to secure a Ramadan truce and calm public unrest. Efforts to crack down on protests have reportedly been hampered by ongoing Israeli strikes targeting operatives spotted in the open.