Palestinians are flocking to Gaza’s beaches this week as families take advantage of soaring temperatures and a lull in fighting in much of the region.
A displaced Palestinian boy plays with a dog on a beach in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, as people seek shelter from the high temperatures inside evacuation tents and flee to the coast from the harsh realities of war. (Photo by SAHER ALGHORRA/Middle East Images/AFP via AFP) (Photo by SAHER ALGHORRA/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
TOP SHOT – Palestinians play volleyball on the beach in Deir El Bala, central Gaza Strip, April 17, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. (Photo credit: AFP) (Photo credit: -/AFP via Getty Images)
Earlier this month, Israel withdrew its ground troops from southern Gaza, leaving one brigade in control of the access road that separates the north and south of the Strip. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers continue to attack Hamas in targeted operations, but most areas in the Gaza Strip remain calm.
Palestinians gather on the beach in Deir El Bala in the central Gaza Strip on April 17, 2024, as the conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas continues. (Photo credit: AFP) (Photo credit: -/AFP via Getty Images)
TOP SHOT – Palestinian children play on a trampoline on a beach in Deir El Bala, central Gaza Strip, on April 17, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. (Photo credit: AFP) (Photo credit: -/AFP via Getty Images)
At the same time, Israeli authorities are accelerating the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip at the request of the United States.Large amounts of food are flowing into Gaza, causing prices for products such as flour and eggs to soar. folded.
A Palestinian child swims on a beach in Deir Bala, central Gaza Strip, on April 17, 2024, as the conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas continues. (Photo credit: AFP) (Photo credit: -/AFP via Getty Images)
Deir Al-Balah, Gaza – April 17: A Palestinian tries to cool off by swimming in the sea in the coastal area of Deir Al-Balah on April 17, 2024, as Israel continues its offensive on Gaza. Palestinians who fled their homes. Deir al-Balah is struggling to survive in harsh conditions as Israel continues to attack Gaza. (Photo by Ashraf Amra/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Aid groups and foreign critics of Israel continue to warn of “famine,” but there is evidence that hunger is abundant in the Gaza Strip. The IDF unit known as COGAT (Coordination of Territorial Government Activities) posted photos of markets in Gaza filled with fruit, vegetables and other food items for sale.
A market in northern Gaza yesterday, April 17th. pic.twitter.com/bI4DTWMLwa
— Kogat (@cogatonline) April 18, 2024
After images of Gazans on the beach circulated on social media, many pro-Israel voices pointed to the photos as proof that there was no “famine” or “genocide” in Gaza.
Israel is still planning an attack on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, Hamas’ last stronghold.
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