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Source: https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/13477/palestinians-silencing-intimidating-critics
Hamas: Silencing and Intimidating Critics
(Gatestone Institute) Khaled Abu Toameh - When Hamas is not firing rockets at Israel or sending Palestinians to clash with Israeli soldiers along the border, it sends its security officers to arrest, interrogate, intimidate and harass anyone who dares to criticize Hamas. The terms "democracy" and "freedom of expression" have never been in Hamas' dictionary. In the past week, Hamas arrested two Palestinian academics for voicing criticism of the group. Professor of biology Salah Jadallah, once a prominent figure in Hamas, posted a comment on Facebook on Dec. 19 accusing Hamas rulers of stealing funds earmarked for the people in order to build villas and mansions for themselves. Writer Khader Mihjez was detained by Hamas for several hours on Dec. 26 - apparently for criticizing the arrest of Jadallah.