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7 October 2011
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At approximately 9:15 pm on Friday 7 October 2011, Israeli naval vessels patrolling the Gaza sea opened fire on Palestinian fishing boats in the waters off the coastline of the As-Sudaniya area, west of Beit Lahiya in North Gaza district.
The boats were within the fishing zone declared by the IOF, which is limited to three nautical miles.
The firing scared the fishermen and they sailed to land immediately.
No casualties or injuries were reported.
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