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Impact of conflict on Gaza civilian life and rehabilitation

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In the Gaza Strip, swimming has emerged as a tool for psychological relief and rehabilitation for residents affected by the ongoing conflict. In Gaza City, lifeguards operate with limited equipment, such as a lack of watchtowers and rescue buoys, to monitor crowded beaches. The Gaza Municipality’s marine rescue department currently employs approximately 120 lifeguards, down from 140 prior to the war. In Deir al-Balah, specialized programs aim to support the recovery of children who have lost limbs. Through partnerships like the one between the Al-Shifa Palestine Foundation and Tanzeef Swimming Academy, coaches work to help amputee children rebuild confidence. As the humanitarian crisis continues, swimming lessons have expanded through initiatives like the ‘Swimming Academy.’ Instructor Amdschad Tantisch and his colleagues have resumed providing free lessons to hundreds of children, helping those who have lost homes or been displaced find temporary relief. These lessons utilize makeshift pools constructed in the sea using sandbags and debris. For children like eleven-year-old Mohammed al-Nadschi, the beach serves as a refuge from the hardships of war, providing moments of safety and happiness despite the sport’s inability to erase the consequences of the conflict. While a ceasefire has been in place since October 2025, the region remains ~~unstable with frequent deadly~~ unstable. Deadly confrontations and ~~significant casualties reported by health authorities and UN data. Tension remains high between Israeli forces and Hamas.~~ attacks continue, with both sides accusing the other of violations. Israel maintains control over more than half of the Gaza Strip, while Hamas has re-established control in the remaining areas.

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