Protests against Israel will continue until its aggression stops: Palestinian factions

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett chairs the weekly cabinet meeting, as Alternate PM and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (left) looks on. Pic/AFP

Leaders of Palestinian factions, including the Islamic Hamas Movement, have announced that the popular protests on the borders between the Gaza Strip and Israel will continue.

The factions' leaders, who gathered near the borderline area, said in a joint statement on Sunday that "the popular protests against Israel near the borders will continue until Israel stops its aggression against the Palestinians and end its siege imposed on Gaza", reports Xinhua news agency.

"The protests will continue upon a joint vision and plan," the statement said. "Israel is legally and morally responsible for blocking the process of reconstruction and depriving Gaza populations of living in dignity."

As hundreds approached the fence wall between Gaza and Israel on August 21, major clashes broke out throughout the day. Witnesses said a Palestinian gunman shot and critically wounded an Israeli sniper who opened fire at dozens of protesters.

At least 41 Palestinians were injured by Israeli troops during the hostilities, said the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. In response to the clashes, Israeli fighter jets attacked several posts and facilities that belong to al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

‘Will retaliate against attacks'

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett warned his country will retaliate against attacks from the Gaza Strip. His remarks came a day after an Israeli soldier was injured during clashes with Palestinians.

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