The top Islamic scholar in Gaza, Professor Dr Salman al-Dayah, has issued a fatwa condemning Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel. In a detailed six-page document, Dr Dayah criticizes Hamas for violating Islamic principles governing jihad. The fatwa carries significant weight among Gaza's predominantly Sunni Muslim population and represents an embarrassing critique for Hamas, which often justifies its attacks on Israel through religious arguments. The 7 October attack resulted in hundreds of deaths and led to a military campaign by Israel to destroy Hamas.