Gaza Surfers Keep Riding Despite Israeli Fire
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- Gaza's surf community was nearly wiped out by Israel's 'genocidal war,' as reported on June 22, 2026
- A group of Gaza surfers continues to ride waves despite the 'ever-present threat' of becoming an Israeli military target
Why it matters: Gaza's surfers explicitly seek 'solace from war' by returning to the sea, even as the act marks them as potential Israeli military targets — a stark illustration of civilians in active conflict zones trading physical safety for psychological relief.
