Israel Bans Palestinians From Gaza Sea, Cutting Off Yet Another Food Source

https://truthout.org/articles/israel-bans-palestinians-from-gaza-sea-cutting-off-yet-another-food-source/

Israel Bans Palestinians From Gaza Sea, Cutting Off Yet Another Food Source

As Palestinians endure unbearable starvation, the sea was the last place where fresh food might be found.

By Sara Awad , TRUTHOUT
Published August 4, 2025

The Israeli military has imposed a full blockade on Gaza’s sea from north to south, preventing fishers, swimmers, and all other Palestinians from entering the last remaining source of relief from this genocide.

The Israeli military’s Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, announced the total maritime closure on July 12, 2025: “We remind you that strict security restrictions have been imposed in the maritime area adjacent to the Strip, and entry into the sea is prohibited.”

This new restriction is designed to make the situation in Gaza even more unbearable amid unprecedented starvation and famine. “The IDF will respond to any violation of these restrictions,” Adraee threatened. “We urge fishermen, swimmers, and divers to refrain from entering the sea. Entering the sea along the Strip exposes you to danger,” the warning adds. Even approaching the shoreline is now forbidden by the Israeli military. Are they going to ban the air next? If they could, they absolutely would.

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Historical ban

https://fishyfeatures.com/the-shocking-reason-why-irish-couldnt-eat-fish-during-the-potato-famine/

The Irish Potato Famine of the mid-19th century was a devastating event that drastically impacted the country’s population and economy. While many people are aware that the famine was caused by a failure of the potato crop, what they may not know is that the Irish were also prevented from consuming another staple food source: fish.

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