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Swimming Classes for Children Resume in Gaza After Three Years of Conflict

25 Temmuz 2026The Guardian

Swimming classes have resumed in Gaza after a three-year hiatus due to war, providing a much-needed escape for traumatized children. In makeshift sea pools constructed from sandbags and rubble, hundreds of kids are learning basic swimming skills.
These lessons offer a brief opportunity for children to reclaim their childhood amidst a backdrop of fear and instability, where formal education and safe play areas are scarce. A recent UN survey highlighted the dire psychological state of these children, with 96% feeling that death was imminent.
Gaza has been under severe strain due to ongoing conflict, which has severely impacted the lives of its residents, particularly children. The lack of safe recreational spaces has contributed to a generation growing up in fear and uncertainty.
The resumption of swimming classes in Gaza represents a small yet significant step towards restoring a sense of normalcy in the lives of children affected by conflict. While the physical act of swimming may seem trivial compared to the broader issues of war and trauma, it serves as a vital outlet for emotional expre…

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