IOF Detain Fisherman, Open Fire At Farmers in Gaza

Israeli occupation naval forces Saturday morning detained a Palestinian fisherman off the coast of Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip, while Israeli forces opened live fire at Palestinian farmers working near the separation barrier east of the neighborhoods of al-Zaytun and Ash Shujayyiah.

Head of the fishermen union told Ma'an that Israeli military vessels chased several fishing boats off the coast of Gaza, detaining one of them, while the other boats fled.

Israeli occupation forces also opened live fire at farmers east of Gaza city. Witnesses said Israeli forces stationed at the separation barrier between the besieged enclave and Israel and opened live fire at farmers working on their lands. No injuries were reported.

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