Gazan fishermen patch up dinghies with door frames to keep themselves afloat
In a Gaza workshop, a group of men patch up pleasure dinghies with reclaimed fibreglass, wood and door frames pulled from the rubble, racing to get the boats ready for a tougher line of work. The small vessels, which were used by families and swimmers before the war, have become a lifeline for the enclave’s fishing industry which has been struggling to keep up its fleet. Israeli restrictions on new fibreglass and other materials entering Gaza have made it increasingly difficu
Fishermen in Gaza are resorting to unconventional repairs for their small boats, using materials like door frames and reclaimed fiberglass. These makeshift repairs are necessary because the cost of traditional boat-building materials has skyrocketed due to Israeli restrictions. The larger, purpose-built fishing vessels are increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain, forcing a reliance on smaller, patched-up dinghies. This situation severely impacts the fishing industry's ability to operate and provide a crucial source of food.
The struggle to maintain fishing boats highlights the severe impact of material restrictions on Gaza's economy and food security, particularly in a region already facing humanitarian challenges.
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