Bangor Daily News · 4 April 2016
CP-2016-018
Israel extends area for Gaza fishermen
REUTERS
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GAZA — Israel on Sunday extended the distance it permits Gaza fishermen to head out to sea along certain parts of the coastline of the enclave, which is run by the Islamist group Hamas.
The fishing zone was expanded from 6 nautical miles to 9 along Gaza’s central and southern shores, a step that Israeli authorities said should result in a bigger catch in deeper waters, where fish are more abundant.
Israel, citing security concerns that include fears of Hamas weapons smuggling, maintains a naval blockade of Gaza, and the zone will remain at six nautical miles in northern areas near the Israeli border. Palestinians have complained of frequent Israeli interceptions and arrests of fishermen who have strayed from the zone and of the confiscation of their boats and equipment.
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"Israel extends area for Gaza fishermen," Bangor Daily News, 4 April 2016. Covering Palestine archive, CP-2016-018. https://coveringpalestine.org/archive/cp-2016-018
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