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Israeli vessels open fire at Palestinian fishermen N. and central Gaza

GAZA, March 12 (KUNA) -- Israeli vessels opened fire at scores of Palestinian fishing boats at the coasts of north and central Gaza.
Palestinian security sources said the Israeli vessels attacked the fishing boats at the coast of Al-Soudaniya area north of Gaza and the coast of Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, Deir Al-Balah, in central Gaza.
The attack damaged a number of fishing boats, in which the fishermen had flee for land to avoid gunfire.
Earlier Thursday, Israeli planes shelled the Egypt-Gaza borderline, however, no casualties were reported.(end) mt.mar KUNA 121048 Mar 09NNNN