Israel Vessels Fire at Three Fishermen in Gaza

Three Palestinian fishermen were injured Friday when Israeli naval vessels opened fire at them while working off the coast of Gaza City, a local union official said. Zakaria Bakr, coordinator of the Fishermen’s Committees Union in Gaza, said in a Facebook post that Israeli naval vessels fired machine guns at a fishing boat, injuring three fishermen. Bakr said the incident came amid continuing attacks against Gaza’s fishermen that endanger their lives and deprive them of their livelihoods. Gaza’s fishermen have faced Israeli restrictions on access to the sea since the start of Israel’s war in October 2023. A UN report on 2 July said the Israeli navy continued to prevent Gaza residents from accessing the sea despite the 10 October 2025 ceasefire. The fishing industry has suffered extensive damage, including to Gaza’s port, boats and equipment according to Anadolu.