Video: while Israel focused on kidnapping aid fleet crew, Palestinians were able to fish

For months now, Israel has banned fisherman on the Gaza coast – like the rest of the Palestinian people there – from going onto the water, under pain of death. Many have been murdered as they desperately tried to catch food for their families and neighbours.

But as the Global Sumud Flotilla of humanitarian volunteer-crewed boats approached Gaza, Israel’s attention switched to the fleet – and as it poured its naval resources into the criminal attack and seizure of the flotilla, apart from one reported escapee reportedly still sailing, the waters immediately off the Gaza coast were suddenly emptied of the murderous war criminals.

In that brief window, Gaza fishermen were able to get out onto the water and catch food. A tiny human victory in the midst of genocide by the monsters of the occupation.

Flotilla member Fayez Hamzeh said:

An incredible, happy story for once thanks to the amazing flotilla and its brave crew members. You may not have made it to the shores of Gaza but you just indirectly saved many lives through your courage and sacrifice.

Featured image via YouTube screenshot/Roya News