‘Treated as criminals’: Gaza fishermen risk everything at sea

Palestinian fishermen in Gaza are risking their lives at sea to feed their families amidst widespread starvation, despite facing deadly actions from the Israeli military. The Israeli navy has reportedly killed at least 230 fishermen since October 2023 and regularly detains others. The account of one fisherman, Ismail Farhat, details his capture, torture, and two-month detention in the notorious Sde Teiman facility after he attempted to fish. Despite the destruction of his boat and the constant threat of being shot or arrested, the dire need for food forces fishermen to continue their work.