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15 December 2012
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At approximately 6:00 am on Saturday 15 December 2012, Israeli naval vessels patrolling the Gaza sea opened fire on Palestinian fishing boats off the coast northwest of Al Waha resort—near the maritime border—northwest of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district.
The firing frightened the fishermen on the boats and they sailed to land immediately.
No casualties or injuries were reported
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