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In light of Israeli blockade, sea only means of existence for many Gazans

Despite the humanitarian situation of Gaza reaching an unprecedented deterioration, Israel has maintained its collective punishment policy against more than 2.2 million Gazans in a way that clearly exposes Israel's intention to inflict great material and moral damages on them. In light of Israeli blockade, the sea has become only means of existence for millions of Gazans.

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According to the Oslo Agreement, signed by the Palestine Liberation Organization and Israel in 1994, permits the Palestinians to sail up to 20 nautical miles (about 37 km) off the Gaza coast.