Gaza fishermen union denies reports Israel to expand fishing zone
Israeli authorities reportedly announced on Monday that they would be expanding the designated fishing zone off the coast of the Gaza Strip from 6 to 9 nautical miles starting Wednesday October 18th, 2017
Israeli authorities reportedly announced on Monday that they would be expanding the designated fishing zone off the coast of the Gaza Strip from 6 to 9 nautical miles starting Wednesday October 18th, 2017, according to Israeli media.
Reports said that Israel demanded all Gaza fishermen “not violate” the boundaries of the designated zone, threatening them with immediate punishment.
Meanwhile, head of the Gaza Fishermen's Union Nizar Ayyash, denied to Ma'an any knowledge of the new Israeli decision, saying that the union did not receive any calls in this regard from any official sides.
As part of Israel's blockade off the coastal enclave since 2007, Palestinian fishermen have been required to work within a limited "designated fishing zone."
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