Sansal criticized Hamas as well, saying that it was a terrorist movement that "has taken Gazans hostage.

Mosques throughout Egypt criticized Hamas over the killing of the Egyptian soldier during the Friday prayers on 8 January.

Some Palestinians have complained about the admission fee, criticizing Hamas for charging them to use "government-owned" property.

In one case, a Palestinian had criticized Hamas in a conversation on the street with some friends.

Human rights groups have criticized both the PA and Hamas for their detentions without trial, dismissals of officials and closure of institutions and charities.

Richard Landes criticised Hamas for firing from the midst of civilians leading to casualties that were then blamed on Israeli counter-strikes to garner Western sympathy.

Israeli officials say they see Hamas as most threatened by Al Qaeda, whose second in command, Ayman al-Zawahri, has twice criticized Hamas for entering politics.

She described herself as religious and criticized Hamas as portraying Fatah backers as atheists.

It is our duty to become more heavily committed than ever before to the right of people there to live in peace, and of course that also means criticising Hamas for its duplicity.

The organization has openly criticized Hamas.