Israel defence minister vows tough response to Gaza protest

Israel's defence minister has said the military will not change its tough response to Hamas-led mass protests near Gaza's border with the country, warning those who approach will endanger their lives.

Avigdor Lieberman spoke near Gaza, where 18 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire on Friday, the first day of what Hamas said will be six weeks of intermittent border protests against a stifling blockade of the territory.