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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
By Nidal al-Mughrabi

With eyes on the waves, Gaza surfers keep boards handy

Palestinian surfer Mohammad Abu Ghanim carries a surfboard near the sea, in Gaza City July 12, 2022. REUTERS/ Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

Standing at his watchtower, Gaza lifeguard Mohammad Abu Ghanim keeps a keen eye out for signs of rising waves.

"When I feel the winds blow west at the end of my shift, I know the waves will be high the next day," he said. "I prepare myself, friends and cousins and we get it, and we enjoy the nice high waves."

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