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Gaza's beach becomes a refuge for Palestinians escaping heat and power outages

(27 Aug 2023) GAZA BEACH SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESS RESTRICTION SUMMARY: LENGTH: 2:27 ASSOCIATED PRESS Gaza City, Gaza Strip - 25 August 2023 1. Various of people gathering on beach, Palestinian families sitting under umbrellas, others swimming 2. Various of kids and parents in the water 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Nasser Dahlan, a resident of Beit Lahia city: "One of the reasons we come to the beach is the lack of electricity at home. We need air conditioners, but we can't afford them. All we have is a fan, but there's no electricity to power it." 4. Various of people sitting under umbrellas on the beach 5. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Nasser Dahlan, a resident of Beit Lahia city: "If you want to go to any resort, you have to pay. So we look for places that are free. We just bring some tea to avoid extra costs." 6. Various of families gathering on the beach 7. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Abu Muhammad al-Bilbisi, citizen: "Everyone comes to Gaza Beach to have fun. We don't have electricity or affordably priced entertainment venues. Most of us have large families. Where else can we go for fun? The beach is all we have. We all suffer from the power outages. The intense heat and the struggle our children undergo force us out of our homes." 8. Girls riding camel 9. People on the beach STORYLINE: The beach has become a refuge for many Palestinians in Gaza, where temperatures regularly surpass 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). The scorching summer heat, coupled with chronic power outages, draws thousands to the seashore every day. Nasser Dahlan, a resident of Beit Lahia city, navigates the crowded beach with his children, seeking a spot near the water. For him and many others, the beach is more than just a place for leisure. "All we have is a fan, but there's no electricity to power it," he says explaining why they spend the day in the beach. The persistent power outages and limited resources leave many residents scrambling for ways to stay cool. Just days before the children go back to school, families spread across the sandy shores, with kids laughing and splashing in the water and some even riding camels . "Most of us have large families. Where else can we go for fun? The beach is all we have." said Abu Muhammad al-Bilbisi, another Gaza resident. With the burdens of blockades and conflicts, Gaza's population is further strained by an electricity crisis intensified by the heat. However, even a day at the beach comes with its own challenges. According to a recent report by the United Nations, up to 95% of the water along Gaza's coastline is polluted, exacerbating health risks for those who view the beach as their only respite. =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: info@aparchive.com. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...