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Nonetheless, unity won the day. "Not just in the occupied territory but in Arab states and elsewhere, all for this goal." Activist Abir Kopty said "(u)nity is so important for us, for Palestinians."
Commenting on how PA security forces worked jointly with Israeli ones, she added: "It's a shame. What else can I say? Just a shame."
According to the Popular Struggle Coordination Committee, 34 protesters were arrested. Amnesty International 's Ann Harrison said:
"News that Israeli forces are firing live ammunition on Land Day demonstrators near the Erez Crossing in Gaza, and that scores have been injured in protests in the West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem is extremely worrying, particularly in the light of frequent and persistent use of excessive force against Palestinian protesters.""We are also concerned at reports that Palestinian Authority security forces have tried to prevent protests in areas under their control, while Hamas security forces have beaten protesters in Gaza. All those involved in policing demonstrations should respect freedom of assembly and must adhere to international policing standards."
Hezbollah's Sheikh Nabil Kauk said:
"The nation's right to the whole of Palestine is not dead. Palestine is not waiting for the Arab summit or international decisions. The Palestinian nation relies on the guns of fighters in Gaza, in Ramallah and in Bint Jbeil."
Gaza protests continued all day. Israel border guards confronted them with live fire. Over two dozen were wounded, several seriously. Israel claimed warning shots only were fired.
Witnessing clashes firsthand, Ebaa Rezeq said Israeli forces opened fire after protesters managed to remove part of a border area metal fence. "People are falling here like flies," he said. "Blood everywhere."
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