Nizar Ayyash, head of the Palestinian Fishermen's Syndicate, said Israeli navy boats open fire heavi
· Gaza, Palestine
Nizar Ayyash, head of the Palestinian Fishermen's Syndicate, said Israeli navy boats open fire heavily on fishing boats every day, including at close range of 500 to 600 meters from the shore. He said the daily pursuit makes going out to sea a dangerous gamble that puts fishermen's lives at inevitable risk. Ayyash said Israel has maintained a tight blockade on Gaza's sea since October 7, 2023, alongside daily, systematic targeting that has killed about 230 fishermen. He also said the offensive caused widespread destruction of the fishing sector's infrastructure, including the entire Gaza port