«Israeli» Forces Open Fire at Palestinian Farmers, Shepherds in Gaza

Local Editor

"Israeli" forces Thursday opened live fire at Palestinian farmers and shepherds in the eastern part of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip

Witnesses reported that "Israeli" soldiers stationed in military towers in eastern Deir al-Balah opened live fire at Palestinian farmers and shepherd.

So far, no injuries were reported.

On a near-daily basis, the "Israeli" occupation army fires "warning shots" at Palestinian fishermen, farmers, and shepherds entering the "Israeli"-enforced "buffer zone" on land and sea, implemented after "Israel" imposed a blockade on the Gaza Strip nearly a decade ago.

Due to the high frequency of the attacks, live fire often goes unreported.

While "Israeli" apartheid regime typically cites security concerns when targeting Palestinian agricultural areas, the Palestinian Center for Human Rights reported in the past that farmers and fishermen were often targeted when they posed no threat.

Approximately 35 percent of Palestinian agricultural land in Gaza is inaccessible without high personal risk, according to the center.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team