Israeli attacks on Gaza have left fishing boats in ruins, crippling a vital industry. Despite a ceasefire on January 19, Israel has continued targeting Gaza’s port, sinking boats that sustain hundreds of families and supply the local market.
According to Gaza’s Media Office, Israel has destroyed 1,000 fishing boats. Fishermen like Mahmoud Abu Omeira say generations of savings were lost. “This war is a death certificate for fishermen,” he said. Many, like Ismail Al-Adgham, have been displaced multiple times. Muhammad Baqir, whose boat was sunk, hopes to salvage and repair it to resume work.