Palestinian Fishermen Chased by Israeli Naval Forces
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A Palestinian teenager was shot and wounded by Israeli naval forces opposite the coast of the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday evening.
The 19-year-old, whose identity still unknown, was sailing off the coast of Beit Lahiya as Israeli naval forces opened fire on the teen’s boat, according to witnesses.
Medical sources reported that the teen was injured in his leg.
An Israeli army spokesperson said they were looking into reports.
As part of Israel’s blockade of the coastal enclave since 2007, the Israeli army, citing security concerns, orders Palestinian fishermen to work within a limited “designated fishing zone,” the exact limits of which are decided by the Israeli authorities and have historically fluctuated.
The al-Mezan Center for Human Rights reported in May that since the beginning of the year, Israel had held five fishing boats, detained 14 Palestinian fishermen, shot and injured four, while two fisherman have been killed.
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