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13 January 2013
At approximately 6:20 am on Sunday 13 January 2013, 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 Israeli forces ordered fishermen via amplifier to leave the place.
The firing lasted for about 30 minutes.
No casualties or injuries were reported.
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