Palestinians: We will resist until the last breath

The funeral was held for 17 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces as part of the march near Gaza on the border with Israel, which marks the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day.

The Palestinians had surrounded Gaza's Belt during their funeral of the death of 30-year-old Sari Abu Odeh.

He was shot on Friday morning, as Israeli forces had fired on protesters when they demonstrated the return of refugees to their homes.

According to Palestine's Health Minister, more than 1, 400 people have been injured, reports Alzeera”, broadcast Periscopi.

funerals for the rest of those killed are scheduled to occur throughout the day on Saturday.

In honor of those killed, Palestinian authorities on Saturday have declared it a day of mourning for their nation.

“Schools, universities as well as government institutions will cease Saturday, as President Mahmoud Abbas has decided to declare mourning days in honour of the souls of martyrs,” is said in the Palestinian authorities' statement.

Adalah, a Palestinian rights legal centre in Israel, condemned the Israeli military use of the army, calling it a brutal “violation” of international law.

Yara Mahamid, a student from Gaza, told “Al Jazeera”, that Israeli aggression would not prevent Palestinians from protesting.

We came to commemorate Earth Day, because we must face the state [of Israel]. ”

“We have come out to remember our martyrs and to demand ownership of our land, we will resist until our last breath, we must no longer negotiate, we must not give up our rights”, she said./Periscopi/