Does Hamas execute gay people? Do gay people support Hamas?

Does Hamas execute gay people?
Yes, Hamas executes people for being (or being accused of being) gay. Homosexuality is illegal in Gaza under the British Mandate Criminal Code of 1936 (up to 10 years imprisonment for men), which Hamas enforces as the de facto authority. Key documented caseIn 2016, Hamas executed senior commander Mahmoud Ishtiwi (also spelled Eshtewi/Ishtewi), a top figure in its military wing (Qassam Brigades). He was accused of "behavioral and moral violations" — widely reported as homosexuality — along with theft and possible collaboration. He was tortured for over a year (beatings, hanging from the ceiling, sleep deprivation), confessed under duress, and was shot. Israeli forces later recovered Hamas documents in Gaza tunnels confirming the details of his ordeal and ongoing internal hunts for suspected gay members. This case was covered by:

• The New York Times (2016)
• Haaretz (2024)
• Human Rights Watch
• UN reports

His family and some accounts claimed internal rivalries played a role, but the homosexuality accusation was central. Broader pattern

• Torture and extrajudicial killings: Gay Palestinians in Gaza report arrests, torture (hanging, beatings), forced "morality checks," death threats, and honor-based violence. Many flee to Israel or elsewhere. Hamas monitors social media and enforces strict Islamist standards.
• Internal policy: Recovered Hamas files show a "morality" system punishing same-sex activity by death within the group.
• Societal reality: Openly gay life is impossible in Gaza. LGBT individuals face family ostracism, violence, and Hamas repression. Reports from refugees, "Queering the Map," and human rights groups document this consistently.

Homosexuality is not always formally listed as a capital crime in Gaza statutes (unlike in Iran or ISIS), but Hamas applies the death penalty in practice through its militant/religious enforcement, especially internally. This aligns with their Islamist ideology, which views it as a grave sin. Claims of routine public executions for civilians are harder to verify amid the chaos and secrecy in Gaza, but the persecution—including executions—is well-documented and not in serious dispute by credible sources.
Do gay people support Hamas?
Yes.
Do I have a clue WTH is going on?
No.