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Palestinians flock to seaside shores, seeking relief from heat amid ongoing war

Updated On: 09 June, 2025 10:59 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Palestinians gather at the beach near a makeshift displacement camp in Gaza City to escape the heat and tents, as smoke billows in the distance amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militants on Sunday. (Pics/ AFP)

Palestinians gather at the beach near a makeshift displacement camp in Gaza City to escape the heat and tents, as smoke billows in the distance amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militants on Sunday. (Pics/ AFP)

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Palestinians gather at the beach near a makeshift displacement camp in Gaza City to escape the heat and tents, as smoke billows in the distance amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militants on Sunday. (Pics/ AFP)
<p>On Sunday, Israel`s defence minister vowed to prevent an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching the Gaza Strip</p>

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On Sunday, Israel`s defence minister vowed to prevent an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching the Gaza Strip

<p>Defence Minister Israel Katz said Sunday that Israel wouldn`t allow anyone to break its naval blockade of the Palestinian territory, which he said was aimed at preventing Hamas from importing arms</p>

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Defence Minister Israel Katz said Sunday that Israel wouldn`t allow anyone to break its naval blockade of the Palestinian territory, which he said was aimed at preventing Hamas from importing arms

<p>Israeli fire killed at least five people and wounded others as they headed toward two aid distribution points in Gaza run by an Israeli and US-backed group, Palestinian health officials and witnesses said Sunday. Israel`s military said it fired warning shots at people who approached its forces</p>

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Israeli fire killed at least five people and wounded others as they headed toward two aid distribution points in Gaza run by an Israeli and US-backed group, Palestinian health officials and witnesses said Sunday. Israel`s military said it fired warning shots at people who approached its forces

<p>The past two weeks have seen frequent shootings near the new hubs where thousands of Palestinians, desperate after 20 months of war, are being directed to collect food</p>

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The past two weeks have seen frequent shootings near the new hubs where thousands of Palestinians, desperate after 20 months of war, are being directed to collect food

<p>Witnesses say nearby Israeli troops have opened fire, and more than 80 people have been killed, according to Gaza hospital officials</p>

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Witnesses say nearby Israeli troops have opened fire, and more than 80 people have been killed, according to Gaza hospital officials

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Bliss by the beach

Bliss by the beach

A photographer holds up the lights during a photo session by the Madh Island seashore. PIC/NIMESH DAVE

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