Navy Opens Fire At Fishermen In Gaza

Tuesday August 28, 2012 13:25 by Saed Bannoura - IMEMC & Agencies

On Tuesday morning, the Israeli navy opened automatic fire at Palestinian fishermen, in Palestinian territorial waters, north of Beit Lahia, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, and chased several fishing boats to the shore.

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The Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights reported that the attack lasted for ten minutes leading to no injuries, but the fishermen had to leave the area in order to avoid further attacks by the navy.

Israel repeatedly attacked and kidnaps Palestinians fishermen in the Gaza Strip despite the fact that they fish in Palestinian waters; dozens of casualties were reported.

In related news, three Palestinians were injured on Tuesday when the army fire six missiles at a building, west of Jabalia, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, the shelling led to damages in 11 homes and 4 public facilities, including two schools.

Also, the army bombarded a maintenance workshop that belongs to the Ministry of Interior in Gaza city leading to excessive damage. The bombardment also led to minor damages to the Red Crescent Sports Center.

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