Israel has further tightened its blockade on the Gaza Strip and stopped fuel deliveries from entering the Palestinian enclave. 

The Israeli defence ministry announced the move on Monday evening in a bid to stop balloons and kites flown into southern Israel. 

The stoppage of fuel deliveries is expected to end on Sunday, the defence ministry said in a statement. 

Israel had also announced plans to reduce Gaza's designated fishing zone from six nautical miles off the Gaza Strip to three. 

Please find attached the press release

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PR 0717 - Israel - Gaza