State of Palestine · Spearfishing zone
Gaza maritime 'no-go zone' (Israeli military closure, from 18 January 2025)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Gaza maritime 'no-go zone' (Israeli military closure, from 18 January 2025).
On 18 January 2025 the Israeli military declared Gaza's waters a 'no-go zone', banning fishing, swimming and sea access. Access to the sea off Gaza has been repeatedly and arbitrarily restricted or fully closed by Israel as the controlling power throughout the blockade period.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
31.4500°N, 34.2500°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for State of Palestine
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Registration with the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Fisheries), which maintains the register of Gaza fishers; vessel licences must conform to formats coordinated with the Israeli side per Oslo II.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · ochaopt.org