Israeli Gunboats Open Fire at Palestinian Fishing Boats in Gaza, One Boat Damaged

Al Mezan

16-1-2013

At approximately 1:00 pm on Wednesday 16 January 2013, Israeli naval vessels patrolling the Gaza sea opened fire on Palestinian fishing boats off the coast about five nautical miles away from the shore opposite the harbor west of Gaza city. According to Al Mezan’s field investigation, the boat sustained damaged from the bow and it is owned by Sha’aban Adnan Abu Riyala, 31, who lives in Ash-Shate’ refugee camp.

Israeli Gunboats Open Fire at Palestinian Fishing Boats and Arrest Three

Al Mezan

15-1-2013

At approximately 10:00 am on Tuesday 15 January 2013, Israeli naval vessels patrolling the Gaza sea opened fire on Palestinian fishing boats off the coast about four nautical miles away from the shore opposite Wadi Gaza village.

According to Al Mezan’s field investigation, the IOF ships surrounded one Palestinian fishing boat, opened fire, and then forced three fishermen to take off their clothes and swim towards them.  The IOF confiscated the boat and arrested Mattar Mohammed Baker, 47; Hazim Hamdan Baker, 40; and Mohammed Samer Baker, 20. At approximately 4:00 pm on the same day, the IOF released the fishermen at Erez crossing but continued to hold their boat.

Israeli Gunboats Open Fire at Palestinian Fishing Boats West of Beit Lahiya

Al Mezan

13-1-2013

At approximately 6:20 am on Sunday 13 January 2013, Israeli naval vessels patrolling the Gaza sea opened fire on Palestinian fishing boats off the coast northwest of Al Waha resort—near the maritime border—northwest of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district. The Israeli forces ordered fishermen via amplifier to leave the place. The firing lasted for about 30 minutes. No casualties or injuries were reported.

Israeli Gunboats Open Fire at Palestinian Fishermen West of Beit Lahiya

Al Mezan

29-12-2012

At approximately 6:45 am on Saturday 29 December 2012, Israeli naval vessels patrolling the Gaza sea opened fire on Palestinian fishing boats off the coast northwest of Al Waha resort—near the maritime border—northwest of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district.  The firing frightened the fishermen on the boats and they sailed to land immediately.  No casualties or injuries were reported.

Israeli Gunboats Open Fire at Palestinian Fishermen West of Beit Lahiya

Al Mezan

28-12-2012

At approximately 6:30 am on Friday 28 December 2012, Israeli naval vessels patrolling the Gaza sea opened fire on Palestinian fishing boats off the coast northwest of Al Waha resort—near the maritime border—northwest of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district.  The firing frightened the fishermen on the boats and they sailed to land immediately.  No casualties or injuries were reported.

Israeli Gunboats Open Fire at Palestinian Fishermen in North Gaza District

Al Mezan

27-12-2012

At approximately 6:00 am on Thursday 27 December 2012, Israeli naval vessels patrolling the Gaza sea opened fire on Palestinian fishing boats off the coast northwest of Al Waha resort—near the maritime border—northwest of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district.  The firing frightened the fishermen on the boats and they sailed to land immediately.  No casualties or injuries were reported.

Israeli Gunboats Open Fire at Palestinian Fishing Boats and Arrest Two

Al Mezan

23-12-2012

At approximately 3:30 pm on Sunday 23 December 2012, Israeli naval vessels patrolling the Gaza sea opened fire on Palestinian fishing boats off the coast about five nautical miles away from the shore opposite the harbor west of Gaza city. According to Al Mezan’s field investigation, the IOF ships surrounded one Palestinian fishing boat, opened fire, and then forced two fishermen to take off their clothes and swim towards them.  The IOF confiscated the boat and arrested Mohammed Zidan, 31, and his brother Zidan, 26, and took them to an unknown destination.  At approximately 10:30 pm on the same day, the IOF released the fishermen at Erez crossing and