Surfing in Gaza
Although there is a burgeoning surfing scene in the Gaza Strip, Gazan surfers struggle to find the necessary equipment and facilities, writes Hazem Balousha.
In the Mediterranean sea off the shores of the Gaza Strip, Ahmed Abu Hasira waits on his surfboard, catching waves for hours. He ponders the sea and enjoys himself, something he may not be able to do on the mainland.
Abu Hasira, 33, is one of the few surfers in the Gaza Strip. He learned to swim at an early age and when he turned 15, he took up surfing. He became enthralled with the sport after constantly watching surfers on television.
