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Netanyahu: 'Every country has obligation to defend its borders'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to criticism over its army's conduct in Gaza and said it acted in self-defence by firing at protestors. 

"The Hamas terrorist organisation declares it intends to destroy Israel and send thousands to breach the border fence in order to achieve this goal," Netanyahu wrote on Twitter.

"We will continue to act with determination to protect our sovereignty and citizens."