GAZA
CITY (Ma’an) -- Israeli forces shot and injured two Palestinian
fishermen off the coast of the Gaza Strip on Monday, witnesses said.
Locals
said the fishermen sustained moderate injuries after being targeted off
the coast near Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza by Israeli naval forces.
An
Israeli army spokesperson told Ma'an that three fishing boats deviated
from the designated fishing area and Israeli forces fired warning shots
in the air, with no reports of injuries.
Israeli
forces have repeatedly opened fire on Palestinian fishermen and farmers
since the ceasefire agreement signed Aug. 26, 2014 that ended a
devastating 50-day Israeli military offensive against the Gaza Strip.
At least three Palestinian fishermen have been shot dead by Israeli forces since last September.
On Nov. 5, Egyptian military forces shot and killed a Palestinian fisherman off the coast of the southern Gaza Strip.Egypt
upholds the Israeli military blockade on Gaza, keeping borders largely
closed and limiting imports, exports, and the freedom of movement of its
residents.
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