APAwire - APAwire CLIENTS ONLY, Gaza - 11 July 2021. Palestinian fishermen take part in a protest against Israeli naval attack on their colleagues and their rights at Gaza seaport.
01-SOUDBITE: Fishermen's Syndicate, Nizar Ayyash
02-SOUDBITE:Fisherman Omar Bakr
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Scores of Palestinian fishermen staged a protest against the continuous Israeli siege on Gaza, as well as the occupation's aggression on the fishing industry, Anadolu reported.
Fishermen Syndicate in Gaza organised the protest, which took place in the port west of Gaza City.
Head of Fishermen Syndicate, Nizar Ayyash, said: "We are standing today to express our rejection for the Israeli maritime siege imposed on Gaza, as well as against the repeated Israeli violations against fishermen."
"Israeli violations against Palestinian fishermen are continuous," Ayyash said, highlighting that the abuses including opening fire, arresting fishermen, and confiscating or drowning fishing boats.
According to Oslo Accords reached between Israel and the PLO, Palestinian fishermen can sail up to 20 nautical miles. About 4,500 fishermen are working in this profession.
Since 2006, when Israel imposed its sea, air, and ground siege, Palestinians have not been able to access an area of more than 12 nautical miles from the shore.
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