16-Year Old Palestinian Girl Becomes Fisherwoman In Succession To Her Father Who Became Disabled

Palestinian fisherwoman Madeline Kolab repairs her fishing net on the sea beach in Gaza City, on Jan. 23, 2013. Sixteen-year-old Madeline Kolab is a fisherwoman. Her father, a veteran fisherman, became disabled, and therefore, she quit school after the ninth grade to take the job. “I don’t care about what people say. I only care about feeding my family although fishing in Gaza is risky. The Israeli navy allows boats only a few miles offshore.” Kolab said.

A Palestinian fisherman sells fish on a beach upon his return from the sea, in Gaza City on Jan. 23, 2013. <Xinhua/Wissam Nassar>