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A Hamas official told the Post that members of the Hamas-dominated security forces will be present “to maintain stability.”In the past three months, the Gaza border has been the site of several relatively small clashes between Palestinians and security forces.Abu Ratima added that the protesters on Friday will be some 700 meters away from the security fence and will not attempt to breach it.However, he said the protest’s leadership, which is comprised of civil society, independents and political factions, could decide at a later date to approach the border fence.“In the end, we believe it is our right to return to our land in accordance with [UN General Assembly] Resolution 194. While we have not made a decision to go toward the fence, we could in the future,” he said.UN Security Council Resolution 194 says Palestinian refugees “wishing to return to their homes and live at peace with their neighbors should be permitted to do so at the earliest practicable date.”Israel has long rejected the return of Palestinian refugees or their descendants to its territory, arguing that it would undermine its Jewish character.Photos posted on social media on Wednesday show that several tents have already been erected and portable toilets have been placed on the Gazan side of the border.Abu Ratima also said he hopes Israelis will welcome the protest and use it to start building a unified, democratic state including the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.“We believe this is an opportunity for peace, and we call on Israel to take advantage of it,” he said. “We want to get rid of the separation walls and coexist in a democratic state.”