Gaza Strip Maritime Activity Zone L (Oslo II fishing zone)

Under Oslo II Annex I Article XIV, Palestinian fishing (and recreational) boats may operate in Zone L, nominally extending up to 20 nautical miles from the Gaza coast, carrying licences issued by the Palestinian Authority. In practice Israel controls access and has restricted the permitted zone to between 3 and 15 nautical miles, and on 18 January 2025 declared the waters a 'no-go zone' banning all fishing and sea access.

Boats must carry a Palestinian Authority licence; no weapons, no ammunition, no fishing with explosives; engine/speed limits per Oslo II. Actual seaward limit set unilaterally by Israel and frequently reduced or closed entirely.

No statutory closed season; access is governed by Israeli security closures rather than a fishing calendar.