Deir al-Balah:The occupation forces have arrested multiple fishermen off the coast of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.
According to Maan News Agency, the arrests occurred this morning, with a significant number of Palestinian fishermen being detained in the sea near Deir al-Balah.
Zakaria Bakr, the coordinator of the fishermen's committees, reported that the occupation's warships opened fire on the fishermen west of Deir al-Balah port. Following the gunfire, several fishermen were arrested and taken out to sea. Initial reports indicate that five fishermen were thrown into the sea after undergoing interrogation aboard one of the warships, while others continue to be held.
The fishermen identified among those arrested include Wasim Ziad Ayash, Mahdi Ziad Ayash, and Bilal Abu Tama'a.