12 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · May 9
The men surfed despite Israeli restrictions on Gaza's waters, with one saying only three or four surfers remain because boards and repair materials are scarce.
Surfing has become risky since Israel declared Gaza's waters a no-go zone last year, banning fishing, swimming and sea access, though a fragile ceasefire has eased some fighting.
The outings offer brief relief as Palestinians endure severe shortages, mass displacement and continued deadly strikes after a war that Gaza health officials say has killed 72,628 people.
For Gaza's last surfers, is riding a wave an act of survival or a quiet form of resistance?
Why are surfboards, a source of psychological relief in Gaza, banned by Israel as a security threat?
As Gaza faces a $70 billion rebuild, can new peace plans also restore simple joys like surfing?