The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) documented 92 attacks launched by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) against Palestinian fishermen in the first half of this year, including 54 incidents in which the IOF fired at fishermen and 16 incidents that led to the arrest of 43 fishermen, in addition to 18 incidents in which boats were confiscated and 4 incidents of damaging and confiscating fishing equipment. In this fact sheet, which covers the period from 01-30 June 2012, PCHR documented 38 violations perpetrated by the IOF against Palestinian fishermen, including 23 incidents in which the IOF fired at fishermen. In addition, the IOF arrested 13 fishermen in 4 incidents and confiscated 7 fishing boats and equipment.
Link to Fact Sheet
http://www.pchrgaza.org/portal/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8597:israeli-attacks-on-palestinian-fishermen-in-the-gaza-sea-&catid=144:new-reports
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