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Gaza’s surfers seek solace in the sea
Key takeaways
- On the beach in Gaza City, the trio laid out their boards on the sand while they warmed up their limbs and readied their gear.
- A few children splashed in the shallows as the surfers paddled out to sea, fighting the crashing waves.
- When you catch a wave, ride it, glide along it, that feeling can’t be put into words,” said 23-year-old Tahseen Abu Assi, who learned how to surf from his father.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: Carrying their boards past tents and bombed-out buildings, a group of Gazan surfers headed for the sea, seeking solace in the waves despite the risk of Israeli attacks.
On the beach in Gaza City, the trio laid out their boards on the sand while they warmed up their limbs and readied their gear.
A few children splashed in the shallows as the surfers paddled out to sea, fighting the crashing waves.
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