Israeli Gunboats Open Fire at Palestinian Fishing Boats West of Beit Lahiya

19 January 2014

At approximately 7:30 am on Sunday 19 January 2014, Israeli naval vessels patrolling the Gaza sea opened fire on Palestinian fishing boats off the coast north and west 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.