Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Gaza Fishermen at risk as Israel hits arms smuggling

What's the situation like for Gaza fishers after the Israeli 22 day assault on Gaza? I just came across an article on reuters website looking at fishers in Gaza.
Fishing is still restricted to 3 miles from the shore. Fishers are regularly fired upon by the IDF, as before the 22 day assault.
The reduction in the coastal waters, Gaza fishers say, has allowed their Israeli and Egyptian counterparts access to the best hunting grounds, leaving slim pickings. In the meantime people in Gaza have no food.
The title of the article is Gaza Fishermen at risk as Israel hits arms smuggling....Since I've started this blog, fishers have always been at risk in Gaza. And there is no evidence of arms smuggling at sea.
The reuters article is dated february, 8th 2009.


 
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