The Israeli navy today attacked Palestinian fishermen sailing off the northern Gaza coast and forced them to cut their work short and return to shore, according to WAFA correspondent.

He said that the navy opened fire in the direction of the fishermen and fired tear gas at them which forced them to rush back to shore to avoid being injured or arrested and have their boats impounded.

Fishing is one of the main income sources for the impoverished Gaza Strip, which has been under Israeli siege for the last 16 years.

Source: Palestine News & Info Agency