The first programmer I know who was murdered in a targeted strike was Haitham

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Ibrahim, a programmer in Gaza, initially had a stable life but faced displacement and loss after Israel's evacuation orders following October 7, 2023.
Hamas's October 7 operation is viewed as a disaster by some, including Hamas leaders, due to lack of foresight and political inexperience, though resentment towards Hamas is mixed with greater rage against Israel.
Diplomatic efforts, ceasefires, and non-violent protests like the Great March of Return failed to improve Gaza's situation, with Israel often responding with violence.
Hamas attempted diplomacy and acted as Israel's security subcontractor in Gaza, but Israel continued assassinations and airstrikes, undermining these efforts.
The aftermath of October 7 led to a brutal Israeli crackdown, minimal Arab support, and a sense of abandonment among Gazans, with the conflict fading from international headlines.
Palestinian political fragmentation, exemplified by Fatah's manipulated elections and lack of unity with Hamas, hampers progress, while Israel and the U.S. oppose reconciliation and elections.
Releasing Marwan Barghouti, a popular figure, could unify Palestinian leadership, but Israel refuses due to fears of strengthened Palestinian unity, with potential uprisings if he or Abbas dies.
Alternatives include holding elections with proportional representation, appointing a deputy for Barghouti, or drafting a Freedom Charter to create a public-driven strategy for resistance.

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