Israel on Sunday extended the distance it permits Gaza fishermen to head out to sea along certain parts of the coastline which is currently controlled by Hamas militants.
Palestinians have frequently complained of Israeli interceptions and arrests of fishermen who stray from the fishing zone.
The chairman of the Gaza fishermen’s union, Nizar Ayyash, called the expansion insufficient as Israel’s interim Oslo peace deals called for a 20 nautical mile (37km) fishing Zone.
Israel’s extension of the fishing zone expanded it from six nautical miles (11km) or nine (16km) reports Reuters.
Israel continues to maintain a naval blockade on Gaza.
Palestinians have frequently complained of Israeli interceptions and arrests of fishermen who stray from the fishing zone.
The chairman of the Gaza fishermen’s union, Nizar Ayyash, called the expansion insufficient as Israel’s interim Oslo peace deals called for a 20 nautical mile (37km) fishing Zone.
Israel’s extension of the fishing zone expanded it from six nautical miles (11km) or nine (16km) reports Reuters.
Israel continues to maintain a naval blockade on Gaza.