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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 432

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A farmer stands next to wheat field near Mykolaiv, Ukraine, July 21, 2022. (Bulent Kilic/AFP)
July 22, 2022, 12:34 pm
Ukraine farmers hope UN-brokered deal will free grain for export
Wheat and other grains trapped in country amid Russian blockade; ‘We don’t have any other choice — we have to hope something works,’ Ukrainian farmer says
By Max Delany
Illustrative. Palestinian protesters carry national flags during clashes with Israeli forces on November 23, 2018, in the eastern outskirts of Gaza City, near the border with Israel. (MAHMUD HAMS / AFP)
November 26, 2018, 9:29 pm
Gazans clash with Israeli troops at weekly demonstration along border
Ships sail toward edge of permitted fishing zone, as part of protest against naval blockade meant to keep Hamas from rearming
By Judah Ari Gross
Palestinians wave their national flags while others burn tires near the fence of Gaza Strip border with Israel during clashes east of Gaza City, on November 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)
November 19, 2018, 8:28 pm
Hundreds riot along Gaza border; IDF responds with tear gas, live fire
AP cameraman among 25 said injured by military as Palestinians throw rocks, explosive toward security fence, Israeli troops on other side
By Judah Ari Gross
Palestinian fishing boats sail into the waters of the Mediterranean Sea in Gaza City, Monday, July 9, 2018, with buildings of Gaza City seen in background. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)
November 8, 2018, 4:01 am
Palestinians say Gaza fisherman shot dead by Egyptian forces
Officials say this is the third fishermen killed by the Egyptians in recent years; Cairo denies the charge
By AP
Activists escort a boat carrying Palestinians injured during clashes along the Gaza security fence as it tries to break through Israel's naval blockade from the Gaza City harbor on July 10, 2018 . (Mahmud Hams/AFP)
July 10, 2018, 7:02 pm
For second time in 2 months, IDF intercepts Gaza blockade-running boat
Navy arrests 8 passengers, some of them Palestinians injured in recent border clashes with Israel, after vessel left permitted fishing zone, ostensibly en route to Cyprus
By Judah Ari Gross
File: A picture taken on May 29, 2018 shows fishing boats carrying a group of Palestinian activists who are protesting Israel's naval blockade on Gaza, getting set to sail from Gaza City harbor. (AFP Photo/Mahmud Hams)
May 29, 2018, 5:51 pm
Israel intercepts protest boat trying to break Gaza blockade
Navy detains 17, tows vessel to Ashdod; Israeli medics offer treatment to Palestinians on board said injured in recent clashes; smaller boats remain within permitted fishing zone
By AFP and ToI Staff
US Special Envoy Jason Greenblatt attends a press conference regarding the water agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, on July 13, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90/File)
May 29, 2018, 11:03 am
US peace envoy slams ‘reverse flotilla’ trying to break Gaza blockade
‘Hamas must stop with deadly theatrics needlessly putting lives at risk,’ Jason Greenblatt says, hours before Al-Hurriyah fishing boat set to attempt to leave the Strip
By Raphael Ahren
Gaza fishermen as they start fishing off the coast of the Gaza Strip on April 3, 2016. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)
April 10, 2018, 10:37 pm
Israel to expand Gaza sailing zone for spring fishing season
Fishermen in southern Strip allowed to travel up to nine nautical miles from the shore, up from the usual six
By Judah Ari Gross
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is greeted by supporters upon his return to Gaza City on January 27, 2017. (AFP/Mohammed Abed)
February 4, 2017, 11:45 am
Egypt said pressing Hamas to open negotiations over Israeli captives
Terror group reportedly holding 2 civilians, remains of IDF soldiers Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin who were presumed killed in 2014 Gaza war
By ToI Staff
Illustrative photo of Palestinian fishermen on a boat off the coast of the Gaza Strip, February 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)
January 7, 2017, 6:54 pm
Gaza fisherman who collided with Israeli ship declared dead
After 3 days of searches, Palestinians say Muhammad al-Hissi likely perished after accident off the Strip’s coast
By AP
Palestinian fishermen arrive back from fishing in the port of Gaza City on August 5, 2014, after a 72-hour truce agreed by Israel and Hamas went into effect. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)
January 5, 2017, 3:03 pm
Gaza fisherman lost at sea after collision with IDF ship
Search underway as navy vessel sinks one Palestinian ship while trying to detain another; army to ‘review’ incident
By Judah Ari Gross
Palestinian fishermen sit in their boat off the shores of the southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah, as an Israeli police boat is seen in the distance, March 26, 2014. (AFP/Said Khatib)
September 13, 2016, 8:05 pm
Israel nabs Hamas man who tried to smuggle explosives into Gaza
Suspect shot, wounded by Israel Navy during arrest off coast last month; sailors also fired upon from the shore, though none were injured
By Judah Ari Gross
Illustrative photo of Palestinian fishermen on a boat off the coast of the Gaza Strip, February 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)
August 25, 2016, 12:03 pm
Navy fired at from Gaza shore while arresting suspect at sea
Palestinian shot and wounded after failing to heed warnings to return to fishing zone; no Israelis hurt
By Itamar Sharon
Palestinian fishermen sit in their boat off the shores of the southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah, as an Israeli patrol is seen in the distance, March 26, 2014. (AFP/Said Khatib)
July 28, 2016, 11:47 am
IDF arrests 7 Gaza fisherman for straying from coast
Men were aboard vessel returned to shore by Israeli naval forces after leaving 9 nautical mile limit
By Raoul Wootliff
File: Israeli Navy soldiers seen on an IDF warship off the coast of Gaza, during Operation Protective Edge on July 28, 2014 (Edi Israel/Flash90)
August 13, 2015, 11:02 am
Israel would lift Gaza blockade for truce — report
In negotiations being brokered by Tony Blair, Hamas said to offer a long-term ceasefire in return for naval passageway
By Elhanan Miller
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