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Palestinian children who lost limbs in the Israel-Hamas war learn to swim in Gaza, in photos
Rimas Abu Shalouf, 16, who lost both legs after being injured during the war between Israel and Hamas, receives swimming training from the Heal Palestine organization at a pool in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
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By ABDEL KAREEM HANA
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian children who have lost limbs during the Israel-Hamas war since Oct. 7, 2023, are taking swimming lessons in Khan Younis, Gaza, through classes organized by the nonprofit Heal Palestine.