Israeli military vehicles enter Gaza Strip , navy fires on fishing boats

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GAZA CITY (Ma'an) -- Israeli military vehicles entered the Gaza Strip on Tuesday east of Deir al-Balah and al-Bureij refugee camps , witnesses said.

Four bulldozers accompanied by three military vehicles entered over 350 meters into Gaza, locals told Ma'an.

An Israeli army spokeswoman said there was "routine" military activity along the border.

Meanwhile, locals said Israel's navy opened fire at Palestinian fishermen in northern Gaza. An Israeli army spokeswoman said navy forces fired warning shots because the fishing boats deviated from the designated fishing area. more

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