Fishing paralysed for more than 50 days now

The fishing industry has been paralysed for more than 50 days now. Here assistance is requested to cover new shool year expenses. See posting below (" Humanitarian Appeal 2006") for assistance requested specifically to rehabilitate the fishing industry by FAO and UNDP.

From OCHA* latest situation report (6-24 August 2006):

" The fishing industry has been paralysed by the complete ban imposed by the IDF on fishing grounds off the Gaza Strip for over 50 days. On 14 August, the General Syndicate of Marine Fishers requested the assistance of the international community to support the needs of the fishermen and their families – there are almost 3,000 licensed fishermen in the Gaza Strip, most support sizeable families. Assistance was requested specifically in view of the new school year to cover the extra expense for clothes, stationary and other school-related needs."

* OCHA stands for Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of the United Nations.