Palestinians enjoy a day at the beach - in pictures

Palestinians gather at a beach in Gaza city. AFP
Palestinians gather at a beach in Gaza city. AFP
With the borders tightly restricted by Israel and Egypt, Palestinians have to look closer to home for some respite from the heat. AFP
With the borders tightly restricted by Israel and Egypt, Palestinians have to look closer to home for some respite from the heat. AFP
Palestinian children play in the sea. AFP
Palestinian children play in the sea. AFP
Palestinians take a boat ride off the coast of Gaza. AFP
Palestinians take a boat ride off the coast of Gaza. AFP
Palestinians find different ways to relax at the beach. AFP
Palestinians find different ways to relax at the beach. AFP
Gaza is home to about 1.9 million people and is controlled by Hamas. Reuters
Gaza is home to about 1.9 million people and is controlled by Hamas. Reuters
Crowds gather on the sand to enjoy a day at a beach in Gaza city. Reuters
Crowds gather on the sand to enjoy a day at a beach in Gaza city. Reuters