After more than 15 months of Israeli bombardment, Gaza City fishermen have lost their boats and are struggling to catch fish. Khaled Habib has constructed a paddleboard using refrigerator doors to continue his fishing, but the catch has dramatically reduced due to the conflict, with average daily catches dropping to nearly 7.3% of 2022 levels. The Food and Agriculture Organization reports a severe financial loss for Gaza's fishing sector, while risks remain high due to restrictions and the danger posed by Israeli forces outside designated areas.
We're in a very difficult situation today, and struggling with the fishing. There are no fishing boats left. They've all been destroyed and tossed on the ground.
Habib also crafted a fishing cage out of wire because of the lack of nets, but admitted that his resulting catch was small.
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