Death toll rises as violence on Israel-Gaza border increases

The death toll is climbing as violence on the border between Israel and Gaza increases.

What started as weekly protests against Israel’s blockade of Gaza have become daily attempts by protesters to breach the border fence, with deadly retaliation from Israeli soldiers.

There are fears the Islamic militant group that governs Gaza, Hamas, is trying to provoke another war with Israel, which would have terrible humanitarian consequences for civilians in the territory.

Listen to the segment by Eric Tlozek on ABC AM radio.