Volatile situation in Gaza to worsen

Political experts have warned that the current volatile situation in the Gaza Strip is likely to keep worsening and face new uncertainties, this, as medical supplies run out.

On Friday thousands of Palestinians marched near the border between the eastern Gaza Strip and Israel.

The march was a part of the annual “Land Day” or “the Great March of Return” of Palestinians, which started in 1976 as a protest against the Israeli confiscation of Palestinian lands.

As of Sunday, at least 17 Palestinians have died and over 1 400 injured in clashes with Israeli military forces.

Political experts say the volatile situation in the Gaza Strip may get worse.

“The demonstration had humanitarian and political purposes. With regard to the humanitarian aspect, life in Gaza is like hell and this mainly due to the blockade. The public has called for putting an end to that situation,” says Akram Atallah a political analyst.

Another Palestinian political analyst, has warned that the situation could be further complicated as the demonstration is set to last until the day the U.S. embassy in Israel is moved from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem.

“The demonstration is scheduled to last until mid-May, namely the ‘Nakba Day’. At that time, the United States will move its embassy to Jerusalem and the public will deliver more diversified voices. Compared to Friday a lot more protesters will join in the demonstration,” adds Talal Awkal.

Meanwhile, doctors in Gaza say hospitals are running out of medicine, and other supplies.

The Palestinian side called the rally a peaceful demonstration of the public and declared Saturday a national day of mourning. Israeli authorities slammed the demonstration as a riot orchestrated and funded by Hamas.