Gaza's fishermen struggle for a catch under Israel's blockade

Israel has imposed curbs on powerful engines, restricting Palestinians to overfished shallow waters with declining stocks.

Palestinian fishermen are pictured on a convoy of boats off the coastline of Gaza City, on September 22, 2021. - Forced to stay close to shore due to Israeli restrictions on powerful engines, the men complain they must seek a catch from overfished shallow waters with declining stocks. Israel's navy fully controls the waters off Gaza's 40 kilometre (25 mile) long coastline, and regularly restricts or expands the size of the fishing zone in response to security conditions. (Photo by MAHMUD HAMS / AFP)
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Leen Alfaisal
Oct 24, 2021
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