Gaza's Health Ministry said a Palestinian was killed and dozens were injured by Israeli fire during weekly border protests aimed at breaking the siege against the coastal enclave.
A ministry spokesman said more than 50 people were wounded by live fire.
Thousands of demonstrators took part on Friday in the march on the Gaza-Israel border, including Hamas leader in Gaza Yehya Sinwar.
“We will work on breaking the siege forever and without having to pay the price with our dignity, whether through humiliation or conceding our principles,” he said in a brief speech.
“We will not stop until our people achieve their goals in liberating their land and ensuring their right of return,” he stressed.
“Our people are ready to continue the march until their goals are achieved,” he declared.
Moreover, Sinwar said that the demonstrations and protests will expand until the Gaza siege is completely broken.
Hamas had agreed with other factions that are taking part in the weekly border marches in expanding the rallies so that they could take place every day of the week, sources said. Currently, the marches are being held on a weekly basis each Friday.
They also said that the protesters may once again resort to launching incendiary kites towards Israeli territory adjacent to Gaza.
The sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Hamas plans to hold rallies on a daily basis, with a major one taking place every Friday.
All concerned factions agreed to the proposal and preparations are underway to organize them.
Moreover, they revealed that the marches will not be limited to the five regular border points, but they will include the coast where boats will be launched in an attempt to break the naval siege.
