Several hundred Palestinians join about 100 international activists in order to protest in Gaza . On Israeli side of border , about 100 Israeli , international and Palestinian activists participated . In Gaza , approximately 100 international activists were joined by several hundred Palestinians in a march to the border , while some 300 Israeli , international and Palestinian activists demonstrated on the Israeli side of the border . Rally organizers said they were trying to draw attention to the plight of Palestinians in Gaza . Since Hamas takeover in 2007 , economic embargo by Israel , Egypt has bruised Gaza .
Several hundred Palestinians join about 100 international activists in order to protest in Gaza . On Israeli side of border , about 100 Israeli , international and Palestinian activists participated . Rally organizers said they were trying to draw attention to the plight of Palestinians in Gaza . Since Hamas takeover in 2007 , economic embargo by Israel , Egypt has bruised Gaza .