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30 July 2013
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At approximately 11:00 am on Tuesday 30 July 2013, Israeli naval vessels patrolling the Gaza sea opened fire at Palestinian fishing boats off the coast northwest of Al Waha resort, near the maritime border, northwest of Beit Lahiya, North Gaza district.
The Israeli forces confiscated fishing nets owned by Saleh Mohammed Abu Riyala, 43.
At approximately 6:30 am on Wednesday 31 July 2013, the Israeli forces opened fire at Palestinian fishing boats in the same area and confiscated fishing nets owned by Amjad Ismail Al Shrafi, 38.
The firing frightened the fishermen on the boats and they sailed to land immediately.
No casualties or injuries were reported.
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