Palestinians flock to Gaza’s beaches to bid summer holidays farewell
WEBAug 27, 2023 · Gaza City – As the summer vacation drew to a close on Friday, thousands of people headed for the beaches along the coast of the Gaza Strip, getting one last afternoon of seaside enjoyment before...
A look at two sides of life in the Gaza Strip right now : NPR
WEBAug 13, 2022 · For years, most of Gaza's beaches were deemed too dangerous for swimming. Imagine living a short walk away from the Mediterranean Sea and not even dipping a toe inside. But that is changing...
Video shows Gazans cooling off at beach | The Times of Israel
WEBApr 17, 2024 · Video and images showing masses of Palestinians in central Gaza frolicking at the beach provide a jarring counterpoint to the scenes of fighting, rubble and death that have come out of the...
Gaza Strip - Wikipedia
WEBThe Gaza Strip (/ ˈɡɑːzə / ⓘ; [11] Arabic: قِطَاعُ غَزَّةَ Qiṭāʿ Ġazzah [qɪˈtˤɑːʕ ˈɣaz.za]), also known simply as Gaza, is a small territory located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea; it is the smaller of the two Palestinian territories, the other being the West Bank, that make up the State of ...
‘Our only outlet’: Palestinians in Gaza go to the beach during …
WEBNov 27, 2023 · After a month and a half of a devastating war on the Gaza Strip, residents take to the beach to relieve tensions and stress. Palestinian children enjoy the beach opposite the central town of...
The Gaza Strip explained in maps - Al Jazeera
WEBAug 7, 2022 · Bordered by Israel and Egypt on the Mediterranean coast, the strip is about 365 square kilometres (141sq miles). At only 41km (25 miles) long, it can take less than an hour to drive from Rafah in...
Gaza beaches made safe for swimming with help of …
WEBFor the first time in decades, the Gaza Strip’s beaches are safe for swimmers, according to a Reuters report Thursday, following a project to clean up the Mediterranean Sea that was funded...
The Gaza Strip Before and After Israel’s Invasion, in Satellite …
WEBDec 12, 2023 · The beaches are now deserted, apart from Israeli tanks and bulldozers. Many of the high-rise hotels that once offered tourists sea-view rooms are scorched, their windows blown out.
AP PHOTOS: Summer days at the beach, in Israel and Gaza
WEBThe beaches in Tel Aviv and Gaza City, just 70 kilometers (40 miles) apart, are different worlds on opposite sides of a century-old conflict, but on long summer days Israelis and Palestinians enjoy some of the same delights. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty, right, Khalil Hamra, left) Read More.
Gaza Beach: An Introduction to the Coastal Strip's Unique History ...
WEBThe Gaza Strip is a unique area with a rich history, fascinating culture, and a variety of activities to enjoy. Gaza Beach is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. It is a stunning stretch of white sand and crystal clear waters.