Thousands protest Gaza power cuts
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GAZA CITY -- Thousands of people are participating in a demonstration in the Gaza Strip to protest chronic power cuts during the cold winter season.
The demonstration is a rare sign of dissent in the territory, which the Hamas militant group has ruled for the past 10 years.
Thursday's demonstration began in the Jebaliya refugee camp, and as it grew in size, the crowd began marching toward a nearby electricity distribution center, chanting: "Raise your voice, electricity cuts mean death."
Hamas police, who rarely allow unauthorized demonstrations, have gathered near the electricity building to block the crowd and are shooting in the air.
