An opinion piece published by *Thai Enquirer* argues that recent protests against Israel, while ostensibly focused on Gaza, are primarily fueled by nationalism and internal Thai political dynamics. The author contends that the focus on Gaza serves to broaden the movement’s appeal and provide a human rights justification for a campaign with deeper, more localized roots. This claim is supported by the involvement of key figures like Sondhi Limthongkul, a former leader of the yellow-shirt movement and the People’s Alliance for Democracy. The piece suggests the leaders’ past actions reveal the true drivers behind the demonstrations are not solely humanitarian concerns regarding Gaza. The author believes the situation in Gaza has been strategically leveraged to attract wider support within Thailand. Ultimately, the argument posits that dissecting the leadership and history of the movement reveals a different narrative than the one presented publicly about solidarity with Gaza.