Palestinian fishing boats

Israeli gunboats fire at Palestinian fishing boats

Gaza City - Arab Today

Israeli gunboats opened fired on Monday at Palestinian fishing boats off al Wahah shore, northwest of Beit Lahia, north of the Gaza Strip. Local Palestinian sources said that the Israeli gunboats opened random fire at the Palestinian fishermen, with no casualties reported. Under the Oslo accord signed in 1993, fishing is allowed 20 miles off the enclave. According to officialRead more

Israeli Navy Attacks Palestinian Fishermen Off Gaza

Gaza - Arab Today

Israeli navy on Wednesday opened gunfire at Palestinian fishing boats offshore the coast of Gaza, local sources said. The Israeli navy opened fire at Palestinian fishing boats while sailing within four nautical miles from the shore of al-Sudaniya area, northwest of Gaza, causing damages to two fishing boats, Palestinian news agency (WAFA) reported. No causalities were reported. The Israeli navyRead more

Raed Saleh Released from Israeli Prison

Occupied Jerusalem - Arab Today

Leader of the Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement, Sheikh Raed Salah, was released from prison Tuesday morning. Salah began serving a nine-month jail sentence in May of 2016 following his conviction last March on charges of incitement. He is barred from leaving Israel for the next six months. On the other hand, Israeli navy opened gunfire at Palestinian fishingRead more

Israeli Navy Opens Fire at Palestinian Fishermen Off Gaza

Gaza - Arab Today

Israeli navy opened fire on Monday at Palestinian fishing boats sailing offshore the Gaza Strip. The Israeli navy attacked several Palestinian fishing boats while sailing at around four nautical miles from Gaza’s shore. The navy chased the boats and opened fire at them, causing damages to at least one boat, Palestinian news agency (WAFA) reported. There were no reports ofRead more

Israeli Navy Attacks Fishermen Off Gaza

Gaza - Arab Today

Israeli naval boats on Friday morning opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats while sailing offshore the coast of Gaza, according to witnesses. Fishermen said they were targeted with gunfire by the Israeli navy, and were forced to leave to the shore for fear of being killed, injured or arrested. There were no reports of casualties, however. Israeli navy targets GazaRead more

Israeli forces nab 6 Palestinians in WB

Ramallah - Arab Today

Israeli troops arrested Sunday six Palestinians including a minor during raiding Hebron and Jenin in the West Bank. The Israeli forces nabbed three other Palestinians in a village in southwestern Jenin and attacked another young man who was rushed to Jenin hospital, WAFA News Agency quoted security sources as saying. Meanwhile, Israeli naval boats opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boatsRead more

Israeli Navy Attacks Fishermen Off Gaza

Gaza - Arab Today

Israeli naval boats on Sunday morning opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats while sailing offshore the coast of Gaza, according to witnesses. Fishermen said they were targeted with gunfire by the Israeli navy, and were forced to leave to the shore for fear of being killed, injured or arrested. There were no reports of casualties, however. Israeli navy targets GazaRead more

Settlers storm Al Aqsa Mosque anew

Ramallah - Arab Today

Fifty eight settlers, backed by Israeli forces, barged into Al Aqsa Mosque compound via Bab Magharba on Sunday. One of the settlers tried to practice Talmudic rituals in the holy mosque but he was taken out by mosque guards. Worshipers shouted out protest slogans while settlers were making their provocative tours of the compound. Meanwhile, Israeli forces opened fire atRead more

Israeli Navy Target Palestinian Fishing Boats

Gaza - Arab Today

Israeli navy ships opened fire, on Thursday morning, at several Palestinian fishing boats, near Gaza city and in central Gaza. Eyewitnesses said the Israeli navy ships fired many live rounds at the Palestinian fishing boats, near Gaza city and near the Nusseirat refugee camp, in addition to Deir al-Balah in central Gaza. The attacks led to property damage,Read more

sraeli forces target Palestinian fishing boats

Ramallah - Arab Today

Israeli navy ships opened fire Thursday at Palestinian fishing boats off the Gaza strip coast. Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported that an Israeli navy ship attacked, chased and opened fire at Palestinian fishing boats. No causalities were reported. Israeli navy have recently stepped up their attacks against fishermen in Gaza Sea, denying them access to their livelihood and free fishingRead more