NGOs get state to agree to release 65 Gazans’ boats confiscated by the IDF

The IDF imposes a zone to keep Gazans close to their shores as well as a blockade on foreign ships trying to reach Gaza in order to prevent the smuggling of large quantities of weapons.

Palestinian fishermen ride their boats as they return from fishing at the seaport of Gaza City

Palestinian fishermen ride their boats as they return from fishing at the seaport of Gaza City

(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMMED SALEM)

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

MAY 22, 2019 02:23