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Gaza Fishermen Rebuild Dinghies as Fiberglass Prices Soar

6/6/2026

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Gaza workshop men rebuild dinghies from reclaimed fiberglass, wood and door frames to keep the fleet afloat.
Israeli restrictions block fiberglass and other materials for larger vessels, forcing fishermen to repair boats.
Fiberglass prices rose from about 50-60 shekels per kilogram before the war to roughly 800 shekels now.
The fishing catch fell to 15 tons a month, while aid agencies reported 3,500 children were treated for malnutrition in April.

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Story summary

Gaza workshop men rebuild dinghies from reclaimed fiberglass, wood and door frames to keep the fleet afloat.
Israeli restrictions block fiberglass and other materials for larger vessels, forcing fishermen to repair boats.
Fiberglass prices rose from about 50-60 shekels per kilogram before the war to roughly 800 shekels now.
The fishing catch fell to 15 tons a month, while aid agencies reported 3,500 children were treated for malnutrition in April.