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ISM Rafah: Israeli navy use live ammunition and water cannon against Gazan fishermen
Gaza, 20th September 2008 – Members of ISM in the Gaza Strip accompanied Palestinian fishermen from the port of Gaza. When they were approximately four nautical miles offshore the fishing vessel was approached by an Israeli gunboat which proceeded to circle it continuously for a while. Shortly after the gunboat withdrew, a larger naval vessel…
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ISM Rafah: Israeli navy continues to harass Gazan fishermen
Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Palestine, 18th September 2008 – On Thursday 18th September, at least 7 Palestinian fishing boats left Gaza City port to trawl in Gazan Territorial waters. The Israeli Navy continued it’s daily attacks and harassments on Palestinian fishermen and their boats. Today the Navy boat with the water cannon was not seen,…
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Israeli navy to Gazan fishermen: “When the internationals leave Gaza, you will all be made to pay”
Gazan coastal waters, Gaza, 17:00 Wednesday 10th September 2008 – At high speed an Israeli gunboat rammed a Palestinian fishing vessel. The gunboat smashed through the upper hull, careened over the top of the fishing boat, and landed on the other side. Extensive damage was caused to the fishing boat. The hull was badly damaged,…