Feb 17 β€’ 08:39 UTC πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Qatar Al Jazeera

The occupation renews its airstrikes on Gaza and assaults fishermen

Israeli forces have resumed airstrikes in Gaza while detaining two fishermen off the coast of Gaza City.

On Tuesday, Israeli forces conducted a series of airstrikes across different areas of the Gaza Strip, impacting cities such as Khan Younis and Rafah. Reports indicate that there was also shelling in western Rafah, with a Palestinian reported injured by Israeli gunfire in the vicinity of Rafah. In addition, an injury was reported in Maghazi due to fire from an Israeli drone, reflecting ongoing violence in the region.

Local emergency sources and reports from hospitals confirm injuries among Palestinians due to the Israeli military actions, which have been characterized by continued violations of ceasefire conditions. Witnesses further reported Israeli demolitions within areas they occupy near Beit Lahiya in the northern part of Gaza, highlighting the sustained levels of conflict and the military presence.

The situation is exacerbated by the Israeli navy, which has reportedly fired shelling and its automated weapons towards Gaza's coastline, leading to the capture of fishermen who were pursuing their livelihoods. This repeated aggression and the ongoing detentions of civilian fishermen underscore the dire conditions in Gaza and signal a serious breach of peace agreements, increasing tensions further in an already volatile environment.

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