Gaza’s surfers seek solace from war in the Mediterranean Sea

high · Al Jazeera · 22 Jun 2026 · 12:16 UTC · War & Militarization · 1 min read

Summary

Documents the dystopian reality of civilian life under military occupation where even recreational activities carry threat of military strike, exemplifying authoritarian control through militarization and existential threat.

Surfers still ride the waves off Gaza despite the ever-present threat of becoming an Israeli military target.

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