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Gaza's Waters Off-Limits: Fishermen Fear for Lives

7/17/2025

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The IDF has declared Gaza's waters a "no-go zone," prohibiting fishing and swimming amid escalating security fears. Desperate residents, grappling with severe famine, voice their anguish, with a mother worrying for her children's safety. The UN reveals that over 210 Palestinian fishers have lost their lives to Israeli forces, underscoring the relentless violence against those who depend on the sea.

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The IDF has declared Gaza's waters a "no-go zone," prohibiting fishing and swimming amid escalating security fears. Desperate residents, grappling with severe famine, voice their anguish, with a mother worrying for her children's safety. The UN reveals that over 210 Palestinian fishers have lost their lives to Israeli forces, underscoring the relentless violence against those who depend on the sea.