22 May 2012
At approximately 8:20 am on Tuesday 22 May 2012, Israeli naval vessels patrolling the Gaza sea opened fire on Palestinian fishing boats in the waters off the coast of Deir Al Balah in Middle Gaza district.
The fishermen where about two and a half nautical miles from the coast when Israeli boats opened fire at them.
The firing continued for about 30 minutes and frightened the fishermen on the boats, who sailed to land immediately.
No casualties or injuries were reported.