force in this manner. the united states appears to be preparing for the threat of space warfare and scrambling to secure off world dominance and has the details. military defense hollywood style united states air force has opened its high ground of space for you to get other nations other air forces who dream of making such a claim but what if their dream became a reality never expects something trust to turn against you. with. millions knew the facts change their boards infrastructure. so. you're against will compete and will win. the u.s. has unveiled its latest splurge in space with a plan to step up security on its satellites but not just its own those of its allies to the concern is that potential adverse stories may be capable of hacking or disabling the satellites we were watching hardware as we know is crucial to communication navigation and intelligence gathering all things that would be crucial in the absence of war and it's hope that by sharing this information with its allies that would deter any potential attacks but is just the tip of the iceberg because space warfare is the big defense trend right now which the new black don't take my word for i

wife he was just going to the fence for an hour he was returned to us as a martyr the israeli defense forces has reacted to the incident posting a picture on twitter showing palestinians close to the border fence claiming that hamas is using youngsters for terror act israel's defense minister also stood by the i.d.f. assertion calling for people not to approach the border. the only culprits in the death of the fifteen year old boy in gaza are the leaders of hamas those cowards hide behind women and children and use them as human shields so that they can continue to dig attack tunnels and carry out terrorist actions against the state of israel i say to the residents of gaza for a long life do not approach the fence. it is outrageous to shoot at children how does the killing of a child in gaza today help peace this tragic incident must be investigated a full investigation is needed the e.u. calls on the israel defense forces to refrain from using lethal force against unarmed protesters now israel has launched an investigation following worldwide criticism of the shooting the demonstrations hav

calls on the israel defense forces to refrain from using lethal force against unarmed protesters israel has launched an investigation into the case following world like criticism of the shooting the demonstrations have left dozens of palestinians dead and more injured in the past three weeks. coming up right after the break the latest from the u.k. on the poisoning of a former double agent his daughter. selling you on the idea that dropping bombs brings police to the chicken hawks forcing you to fight the battle. to stop to try to tell you that because of the public i shall . tell you. like. all the hawks that we along with all the walking. most definitely wasn't a victim of any kind of. person. because of the beauty as far as exchanges sort of concerned. because they certainly have to get their people if they get into trouble. nineteen minutes into the program welcome back the u.k. is expected on monday to field questions from russia on the case of a former spy poisoned last month that's according to the british envoy to the international chemical watchdog the o.p.c. w search and his d

protests at the end of march demanding the return of land they claim israel has taken the israeli defense force has deployed tanks and have been using live ammunition and tear gas to break up the demonstrations palestinians meanwhile have come up with some inventive ways to counter the israeli is offensive they've been making masks filled with perfume and cotton and even fruit and vegetables to help them breathe through the tear gas fired by the i.d.f. since the beginning of the standoff there have been scores of palestinian casualties. my. meanwhile an i.d.f. soldier who shot a palestinian on the gaza border during a protest in december has been cleared of wrongdoing by a military inquiry video emerged of him firing shots alongside other snipers who cheered and laughed at the injuries they inflicted. but there are those. who have to move because of. i did nothing i was just a demonstration i went to my friends to help them and before i reached the place they shot me the soldier knew that i was going to help them and that's why i was shot while this palestinian man recognizes himself in the vid

teach their children the reality is that the brutality of the real over sort of supply israeli defense force is actually and its illegal occupation is creating the problem not the resistance of people against illegal occupation and if you are worried about our taxes money and indeed i am worried about that then you should just read our report that u.k. tournament's charity zine is supporting israeli sort of government and operation charity in u.k. is raising money getting tax exemption and is supplying equipment to the military and the israeli defense force this is actually illegal we have reported it to the charity commission but there are continued to do so there are videos on the web site and from the israeli defense force soldiers saying thank you very much for your contribution it allows us to shoot much better shoot whom shoot. this is the billion shooting children we have seen in the last few days how they or killing innocent people who are rising of the norm and actually standing. against illegal occupation it really is outrageous that the brutal occupation like israeli occupation of

calls on the israel defense forces to refrain from using lethal force against unarmed protesters or israel has launched an investigation into the case following worldwide criticism of the shooting the demonstrations have left dozens of palestinians dead injured in the past three weeks. ok after the break the latest from the u.k. on the poisoning of a former double agent spying on to his daughter. when lawmakers manufacture consent to step into public wealth. when the ruling classes protect themselves. in the final merry go round me the one percent. we can all middle of the room six. million real news. clip are most definitely wasn't a victim. of any kind of authorization or i think from the russian side because it was both really destroyed russian kind of the beauty as far as exchanges sort of concerned and they are dependent on it because they certainly have to get their people back if they get into trouble. hello again the u.k. is expected on monday to field questions from. rochelle on the case of a former spy poisoned last month that's according to the british envoy to the international

calls on the israel defense forces to refrain from using lethal force against unarmed protesters israel has launched an investigation into the case following worldwide criticism of the killing the conflict on the border flared with the start of the so-called march of return almost a month ago palestinians are demanding they return of territory they believe israel has occupied the demonstrations have left dozens of palestinians dead uninsured in the past three weeks. after the break the latest from london on the poisoning of a former double agent is. sure seems wrong but. just don't. let me. get to shape out this day becomes active. and engaged with equals betrayal. when so many find themselves worlds apart we choose to look for common ground. to. put themselves on the line to get accepted or rejected. so when you want to be president. some want. to go right to the press this is what the three of them will be good. interested always in the water. question. welcome back to r t international the u.k. is expected on monday to field questions from rochelle in the case of a former spy poisone

calls on the israel defense forces to refrain from using lethal force against unarmed protesters israel has launched an investigation following worldwide criticism of the shooting the anti occupation protest have left dozens of palestinians dead and injured in the past three weeks. you're watching r.t. international after the break the latest from the u.k. on the poisoning of a former double agent and his daughter. they put themselves on the line they did accept the reject. so when you want to be president and you. want to. have to go right to be precise this is what before three of them or can't be good. interested always in the water. most definitely wasn't a victim. of any kind of. a person because it will destroy. and they. certainly have to get their people thank you if they get into trouble. welcome back monday is the deadline for the u.k. to respond to questions from russia on the case of a former spy poisoned in britain last month the international chemical watchdog set the clock to reply ten days ago so that his daughter you know will poisoned insult spray on march the fourth t

calls on the israel defense forces to refrain from using lethal force against unarmed protesters israel has launched an investigation into the case following worldwide criticism of the shooting the demonstration has left dozens of palestinians dead and many more injured in the past three weeks. it's eight minutes past ten am here in moscow we're going to a short break but after that the latest from london on the poisoning of a former double agent. on. a plate for many clubs over the years so i know the game and so i got. the ball isn't only about what happens on the pitch for the final school it's about the passion from the fans it's the age of the superman to kill you narrowness and spending to get to the twenty million. it's an experience like nothing else because i want to show what i think what i know about the beautiful guy great chance for. most definitely wasn't a victim of any kind of. person because it will destroy the person could be pretty as far as. they. need because they certainly have to get their people if they get into trouble. they're back with are to international the

now the israeli defense forces has launched an investigation into the whole incident in its initial review it has cleared the sniper but it has said that those who were cheering and those who filmed the video will face a disciplinary hearing and a statement released by the army they said that the expression of the video and the distribution of the video are not in the spirit of the idea if the reaction here in israel has been mixed on the one hand you have israeli politicians who have come out and supported the sniper in the soldiers actions saying that you cannot judge a soldier. while he is in the line of duty that these soldiers are defending the country and they're under a lot of stress but then you have for example members of parliament who are highly critical who are calling for the soldiers to be brought to book and who say that this is simply and completely unacceptable come out how washroom the palestine solidarity campaign says israeli soldiers were active protests in a disproportionate and in three main way and absolute act of target practice effectively because the cheering fro

protest at the end of march demanding the return of land they claim israel has taken israeli defense forces have deployed tanks and have been using a live ammunition and tear gas to break up the demonstrations palestinians meanwhile have come up with some inventive ways to counter the israeli offensive they've been making masks filled with perfume and cotton and even fruit and vegetables to counter the tear gas fired by the i.d.f. since the beginning of the standoff there have been scores of palestinian casualties. meanwhile in i.d.f. soldier who shot a palestinian on the gaza border during a protest in december has been cleared of wrongdoing by a military inquiry video emerged of him firing shots alongside other cypress who cheered and laughed at the injuries they inflicted. there's no reason we could have to move because of. work of i did nothing i was just a demonstration i went to my friends to help them and before i reached the place they shot me the soldier knew that i was going to help them and that's why i was shot while this palestinian man recognizes himself in the video by the re

and outrage continues to grow over the conduct of the israeli defense forces as video emerged showing us soldiers cheering after shooting a protester in the west bank. thanks for joining us here on live from moscow hawkins wherever you are today you're very welcome with us on the program and donald trump is heaping praise on his guests. the first official state visit to washington the u.s. president called the relationship between america and france a special one. mr president they're all saying what a great relationship we have and they're actually correct it's not fake news finally it's not fake news so it's a great honor great honor that you're here but we do have a very special relationship in fact i get that piece and therefore. that little piece we have to make them perfectly is perfect so it is really it is really great to be with you and your special friend. let's get more on that now from our u.s. correspondent tale of wolf caleb not often trumps happy with media coverage is it seems. well a good mood today well it was certainly a colorful welcome given to the french presiden

images of america pairing to show the moment israeli defense forces killed a palestinian boy close to the gaza border in protest last friday please be aware the following video does contain distressing scenes. was. shot in the head and died instantly he was fifteen years old on exploded following the shooting of a freelance cameraman who from that incident told r.t. the mamma did pose no threat to the soldiers and was unarmed. he was participating in the march like everyone else lots of people were participating and he was among them he was not a threat to the israeli army and he was not acting in a manner that could have been considered threatening he was a fifteen year old child no matter what he was doing he couldn't have been posing a threat to the soldiers given the distance between him and the friend as well as the fact that this. those who stood one hundred to two hundred meters back from the fence on the other side when i filmed him he wasn't carrying a stone or a sling shot or a knife he was acting like everyone else in the march. tens of thousands of palestinians have been h

the request also supports regional missile defenses to protect our deployed forces, allies and partners. our missile defense system not only protects the united states, but strengthens deterrence of war and assures our allies and partners. today the ground-based missile defense system provides protection for the nation. it consists of 44 ground-based interceptors deployed in alaska and california. in land, sea and space-based sensors as well as a command control system operated 24 hours a day by trained service members. we are strengthening the system investing in technologies to ensure that we can continue to counter rogue state missile threats to our homeland. in 2017 dod requested the reprogramming of fiscal year 2017 funding of more than $400 million to counter the north korean missile threat. congress approved this request for which we are grateful. these funds support important homeland defense activities including initiating work on the procurement of 20 additional ground-based interceptors in alaska as early as 2023, which will bring the total to 64 fielded interceptors. the rep

videos have merged appearing to show the moment israeli defense forces killed a palestinian boy close to the gaza border during last friday's protests please be aware the border about to show you does contain distressing scenes. oh you poor was shot in the head and died instantly he was fifteen years old. but the incident caused a global outcry by that though an israeli general to explain that soldiers will continue to shoot everyone who approaches the fence including children. to my great sorrow sometimes when she took a small body and you intend to his arm or shoulder it goes even higher the picture is not a pretty picture if that's the price that we have to pay to preserve the safety and quality of life of the residents of the state of israel and that's the price. the freelance cameraman film is killing told r.t. that the boy posed no threat to the soldiers and was unarmed. shouting that he was participating in the march like everyone else lots of people were participating and he was among them he was not a threat to the israeli army and he was not acting in a manner that could hav

we really defense forces has reacted to the incident posting a picture on twitter showing palestinians close to the border fence claiming that hamas is using youngsters for terror attacks israel's defense minister also started by the i.d.f. the search and calling for people not to approach the border. the only culprits in the death of the fifteen year old boy in gaza are the leaders of hamas those cowards hide behind women and children and use them as human shields so that they can continue to dig attack tunnels and carry out terrorist actions against the state of israel i say to the residents of gaza for a long life do not approach the fence. it is outrageous to shoot at children how does the killing of a child in gaza today help peace this tragic incident must be investigated well israel has launched an investigation into the case following worldwide criticism of the killing this so-called march of return has left many palestinians dead and injured in the past three weeks. nineteen minutes past eight am this monday morning here in moscow lots more news coming up in ninety seconds. it

palestinian man who was caught on camera being shot by israeli defense forces during a protest in gaza says he posed no threat to the soldiers as they cheered and laughed at his injuries. look you know. i did nothing i was just a demonstration i went from my friends to help them and before i reached the place they shot me the soldier knew that i was going to help them and that's why i was shot while this palestinian man recognizes himself in the video by the red jacket that he was wearing he said that this happened during clashes along the israel gaza border on the twenty second of december was shot in the leg subsequent to that he has been treated in hospital and he says he's been suffering ever since the video was shot from the israeli sniper site you can actually hear on the video cheering and you can hear the snipers giving each other instructions what is particularly warring is the expressions that are being heard take a listen. to them at the words of one of the requests to them did. to all. of the. government or the whole. war really rather. now the israeli defense forces has la

strikes as precise overwhelming and effective he also rejected russia's claim that the syrian defense force had shot down dozens off the missiles listen none of our aircraft are missiles involved in the software ration were successfully gauged by the syrian air defenses and we have no indication that russian air defense systems were employed we are confident that all of our missiles reach their targets at the end of the strike mission all our aircraft safely return to their bases. we assessed that over forty surface to air missiles were employed by the syrian regime most of these launches occur after the last impact of our short was over chalons standing by for us in moscow but first we'll cross over to our u.s. defense correspondent particle hain who's joining us from the pentagon and you were listening in to that briefing patty that officials in the pentagon were giving and what struck me really was they were questions and number of times about what evidence they have that assad's government was behind that chemical attack that took place and not many answers were given there. exactly i m

that it was emerged appearing to show the moment israeli defense forces killed a palestinian boy close to the gaza border during protests on friday please be aware that what you're about to see contains some distressing seat. it was shot in the head he died instantly was only fifteen years old but he was the fourth child to be killed during a series of anti opera patient demonstrations in gaza or in the past month instance caused a global outcry it's been condemned by both the united nations and the e.u. despite that though an israeli generals explained that soldiers will continue to shoot anyone that approaches that fence including children to my great sorrow sometimes when shooters small body and you intend to his arm or shoulder it goes even higher the picture is not a pretty picture but if that's the price that we have to pay to preserve the safety and quality of life of the residents of the state of israel and that's the price. for a nice camera man who film one with killing told us that the boy posed no threat he thought of the soldiers and indeed was unarmed because the thought

was acting like everyone else at the march but we want to get the other side of it the israeli defense forces have responded to the criticism by posting a picture on twitter that they say shows a group of palestinian boys attempting to damage the border fence the i.d.f. says a mass which governs guards there is using youngsters in fact more of to carry out acts of terror israel's defense ministers also lend his support to the i.d.f. tonight stressing that protesters should not be approaching the border i spoke to get in levy is a journalist for the newspaper he thinks there is simply no need for soldiers to be using live ammunition that. gaza is the biggest cage and after eleven years living in this case there is this need to raise your voice and what other ways do they have to raise their voice nobody cares about gaza now that there were no in israel nobody cares about the fact that two million people almost two million people are living in in a c.g. in the biggest jerry. and that's their way to protest i mean there are. most of them don't get closer than three hundred meters. they don't end

sat that russian air defense forces where now stand by mode fighter aircraft is in the us to inspect the station but still none of the missiles in the zone of russian air defense weapons wasn't included moscow believes that this strike was not an answer to an alleged.

israeli defense force has an unusual directive for security force, the directive is to shoot the legspproaching the border fence unless -- any kind of security force directive is to shoot center mass and use ultimate stopping power. this has become violent and bloodied, 30 people have been killed in these demonstrations including one journalist and 1200 have been injured in this back-and-forth including stonethrowing and lethal rounds with people who have been shot. there is a propaganda element, israeli forces dropping leaflets on demonstrators, they are tools of hamas putting themselves and other people in the gaza strip at risk in the event they rush the border fence which palestinians have their own propaganda, released a video showing the commander of government activities in palestinian territories and the palestinian snipers are directed at your senior commanders. they put these kites in the air and set details on fire, and cut the cords on these with the intention of crashing them on the is really side of the border and they seemed to dwindle each week, to pique their numbers

let me ask you about the air defense force factor. how serious are syrian air defenses and how much would that have to factor in to planning for this strike tonight? >> well, they're not insubstantial, but we're probably launching missiles, both sea-launched cruise missiles and air-launched cruise missiles launched from b-52s. some distance away. 1,000 miles away perhaps. missiles are extremely difficult to shoot down. we're not very good at it, and the syrians are even less good at it. you can occasionally knock one down, but they're extremely difficult to knock down. but what it sounds like in that -- that announcement that says counterstrikes sounds less like air defenses. a counterstrike usually means a strike on the enemy's positions. now, it would be extremely difficult for them to strike our ships. they're very heavily protected. but what they could do is fly in zones where we have american troops or american allies like the kurds. that's entirely possible. but it sounds more like bluster. it's very, very difficult to shoot down

the request also supports regional missile defenses to protect our deployed forces allies and partners. our missile defense system not only protects the united states, but strengthens deterrence of war and assures our allies and partners. today the ground base missile defense system provides protection for the nation. it consists of 44 ground base interceptors deployed in alaska and california. in land, sea and space as well as command control system operated 24 hours a day by trained service members. we are strengthening the system investing in technologies to ensure that we can continue to counter rogue missile to our homeland. in 2017 dod requested the reprogramming of fiscal year 2017 funding of more than $400 million to counter the north korean missile threat. congress approved this request for which we are grateful. they support homeland including initiating work on procurement of 20 additional interceptors in alaska 2023 which will bring it to 34 resip tors. reprogramming also service life exchange to the radar in alaska, and software upgrades to the sea base radar, both of whic

rallies have also been injured the un has also denounced the use of live ammunition by the israeli defense forces against palestinians. israel's failure to consistently prosecute violations committed by members of its security forces encourages them to use deadly force against a fellow human beings he even when they present no threat in the context of an occupation such as gaza killings resulting from the use of force may also constitute willful killings which are a grave breach of the fourth geneva convention. one of france's largest banks is facing a backlash after it emerged that one of its employees is a spokes person for a right wing political movement then we don't know who to fortunately. for what. you know but you can look up until august. critics are calling for the dismissal of remain s.p. no telephone in the bank directly and posting tweets one tweet alleges he's a migrant hunter one his days off another asked with a bank of finances the political group that he represents bold romanus been there was a spokesperson for generation event and they're a movement that positions itself agains

now the israeli defense forces has launched an investigation into the whole incident in its initial review it has cleared the sniper but it has said that those who were cheering and those who filmed the video will face a disciplinary hearing and a statement released by the army they said that the expression of the video and the distribution of the video are not in the spirit of the idea if the reaction here in israel has been mixed on the one hand you have israeli politicians who have come out and supported the sniper in the soldiers actions saying that you cannot judge a soldier while he is in the line of duty that these soldiers are defending the country and they're under a lot of stress but then you have for example arab members of parliament who are highly critical who are calling for the soldiers to be brought to book and who say that this is simply and completely unacceptable the wash from the powerful and solidarity campaign so israeli soldiers react to protests in a disproportionate and inhumane way. absolutely back to talking practice effectively because the cheering from the the

sat at the russian defense forces where now in standby mode fighter aircraft is in the air asked to inspect the station but still none of the missiles in the zone of russian air defense weapons wasn't included moscow believes that this strike was not an answer to an alleged chemical attack but their reaction to the successes of the syrian armed forces in the struggle to free their territory from international terrorism with the help of the russian army ok now should the united states and its allies conduct any additional strikes how would russia respond to that. well i think the most important fact brian is that russian air defense systems located in syrian territory have not been used to counter the missile strikes that is what is the russian minister of defense pointed out and this fact particular seems to be very important for moscow as well and difficulties between moscow and washington are still on the rhetoric level in moscow has very well listened to what the u.s. president tom passed to say had to say and he's televised address mr trump accused russian president vladimir putin perso

has also denounced the use of live ammunition by the israeli defense forces against palestinians. israel's failure to consistently prosecute file ations committed by members of its security forces encourages them to use deadly force against their fellow human beings he from when they present no threat in the contests of an occupation such as gaza killings resulting from the un for full use of force may also constitute willful killings which are a grave breach of the fourth geneva convention. secretly recorded to what do yo has revealed that the us democratic party's leadership pressured a candidate for a house seat in colorado to drop out of the race. he would like me to get out of the race. i know you're fundraising for. you guys or someone money and. then. i know it's not democratic small or. select someone and then try to reach the primary. but you were part of that process. levy tilman supports a single payer health care system equal rights for women in the l g b t community he was endorsed by the state senate in may last year but as we've just heard has been asked to drop out

sat that russian air defense forces where now in standby mode fighter aircraft is in the air asked to inspect the station but still none of the missiles in the zone of russian defense weapons wasn't included moscow believes that this strike was not an answer to an alleged chemical attack but every action to the successes of the syrian armed forces in this struggle to free their territory from international terrorism with the help of the russian army ok now should the united states and its allies conduct any additional strikes how would russia respond to that. well i think the most important fact brian is that russian air defense systems located in syrian territory have not been used to counter the missile strikes that is what is the russian minister of defense pointed out and this fact particular seems to be very important for moscow as well as difficulties between moscow and washington are still on the rhetoric level moscow has very well listen to what the u.s. president tom passed to say had to say in his televised address mr trump accused russian president vladimir putin personally

sat at the russian defense forces where now in standby mode fighter aircraft is in the air asked to inspect the station but still none of the missiles in the zone of russian air defense weapons wasn't included moscow believes that this strike was not an answer to an alleged chemical attack but their reaction to the successes of the syrian armed forces in this struggle to free their territory from international terrorism with the help of the russian army ok now should the united states and its allies conduct any additional strikes how would russia respond to that. well i think the most important fact brian is that russian air defense systems located in syrian territory have not been used to counter the missile strikes that is what is the russian minister of defense pointed out and this fact particular seems to be very important from moscow as well as difficulties between moscow and washington are still on the rhetoric level moscow has very well listened to what the u.s. president tom passed to say had to say and he's televised address mr trump accused russian president vladimir putin persona

sat at russian defense forces where now in standby mode fighter aircraft is in the air as to inspect the station but still none of the missiles in the zone of russian air defense weapons wasn't included moscow believes that this strike was not an answer to an alleged chemical attack but their reaction to the successes of the syrian armed forces in the struggle to free their territory from international terrorism with the help of the russian army ok now should the united states and its allies.

and even first some vegetables to help them breathe through the tear gas fired by the israeli defense force. to look at. the moon because i'm not sure. what else you. know. the i.d.f. has deployed tanks and have been using live ammunition and tear gas to break up the demonstrations since the beginning of the standoff there have been scores of palestinian casualties. meanwhile an i.d.f. soldier who shot a palestinian on the gaza border during a protest in december has been cleared of wrongdoing by a military inquiry video emerged of him firing shots alongside other snipers who cheered and laughed at the injuries they inflicted. there's no reason we could have to murder the sort of. vengeful designer. the one in that the words of one of the thought that the student did. well. but. this is when i did the well really more than he because. i did nothing i was just a demonstration i went to my friends to help them and before i reached the place they shot me the soldier knew that i was going to help them and that's why i was shocked. to watch from the palestine solidarity campaign says israeli sol

march of return the anti occupation campaign by palestinians down to the end of march is ready defense forces deployed tanks have been using live ammunition and tear gas to break up the demonstrations some palestinian protesters have found inventive ways though to counter the toxic fumes they've made their own mosques filled with perf human cotton some of the even used fruit and vegetables. well. there's a lot of both so we can say it like this because it's going to cause you suffocation especially in young kids we also put on your block from entering the mouth and nose because it burns them internally and we don't have special equipment or materials we can't provide proper respirators. can be can't get out since i live when we come here. gas that we can't breathe they also shoot us in the lags i use this to protect myself let's see how clear. i filled my eyes burning of pepper was in my house and i started coughing so heart when i guess i decided to make my own mask to protect myself if they fired tear gas at us i will smell the only and since the beginning of the standoff there have been sc

israeli f-16 was shot down by syrian defense forces. alison. >> let's talk about the timing for a second. if it was israel to conduct the missile strike, what about the timing of this strike? was this in response to the alleged chemical attack? >> reporter: it is not at all clear. given the israelis at the moment are tight lipped, we don't know. we heard several senior israeli officials yesterday condemning the alleged chemical attack in damascus. beyond that, we don't have much to go on. keep in mind as i mentioned that over the last few years the israelis conducted more than 100 strikes within syria. often times targeting iranian targets or hezbollah convoys and that sort of thing. in this instance, we simply don't know. alison. >> ben wedeman, thank you. >>> in the face of those heart wrenching images of children gasping, russia is calling the reports of the chemical attack a hoax. russian foreign ministry is claiming the allegations are fabricated to provoke military intervention. let's bring in cnn's nic robertson. nic, we heard be

juan: i would like to bring in diana buttu to talk about the claims of the israeli defense forces thee of the protesters turned violent and also that most of the people killed were young men n between the ages of8 and 30 including several folks they've identified as hamas leaders. could you respond to that portion of what the israelis have claimed? >> of course the israelis are going to try to claim that this was a peaceful protest because they have no way of justifying what it is they did. i think it is important to keep in mind exactly the layout of the gaza strip. the gaza strip is completely fortified, northern and eastern by an electrified fence. in addition to that electrified fence, the people cannot pass, israel has imposed a 350 meter, about 1000 foot buffer zone that is not marked in that area as well. and that buffer zone, that no go zone is a scenario where palestinians go, t then they wil be shot i the israeli armrmy. their claim is that they were somehow trying to protectt isral . nost, there's absolutely sign whatsoever -- sign whatsoever there was anything of that sort

tents across five locations where they're expected to stay for six weeks in response the israeli defense forces have stationed more than one hundred snipers overlooking the area we spoke exclusively to the senior political leader of the palestinian political movement hamas. he says the israeli actions are criminals. all those killed were from gaza what the israelis did is a crime against unarmed civilians who just want to return to their villages and towns and who have a right to under the nine hundred forty eight un resolutions or these really is are displaying the kind of fear seen in a thief who was trying to protect what he's stolen this is how they treat unarmed civilians who just want to return home. last confirmed that five of those killed were members of its military wing israel blamed its violent response on hamas which it views as a terrorist organization when we asked the israeli prime minister's foreign media spokesperson david keene is whether the i.d.f. response was proportionate. large stone thrown at someone's head can kill them as has happened in the past but there is no reason