The funeral started from at Jundi square to a wake where mourners gathered to pay their last respects. Participants held Palestinian and Italian flags in addition to Arrigoni’s photos.
They condemned the crime against him and chanted slogans like “death to terrorism” and “by soul and blood we sacrifice ourselves for you, Victor”.
"What has happened today is a black day in Palestinian history. The horrific murder of our friend Vittorio is totally condemned," said Khaleel Shaheen of the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights.
"We ask the local authorities to bring the criminals to justice as soon as possible. He is in our minds always. He is a hero of Palestine," and a Shaheen, a friend of Vittorio, said in a statement.
An Italian activist, identified only as Silvia, said internationals would remain in Gaza.
Demonstrations and vigils were also held across the occupied West Bank. Late Friday in Bethlehem, a few dozen mourners held candles in Nativity Square.
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