• Palestinian youth show their fire breathing skills along the beach in Gaza City, on January 13, 2023. (Photo by MOHAMMED ABED / AFP)
    Palestinian youth show their fire breathing skills along the beach in Gaza City, on January 13, 2023. (Photo by MOHAMMED ABED / AFP)
  • Many of Palestine's fire breathers find inspiration for their dangerous but spectacular performances online and hone their skills after watching videos.
    Many of Palestine's fire breathers find inspiration for their dangerous but spectacular performances online and hone their skills after watching videos.
  • A Palestinian performer in Gaza city blows a cloud of flame on the beach, where spectators gather and sand serves as a damper of flames.
    A Palestinian performer in Gaza city blows a cloud of flame on the beach, where spectators gather and sand serves as a damper of flames.
  • Palestinians demonstrate their fire breathing in Gaza city. Often their performances include shows of gymnastic prowess such as turning somersaults.
    Palestinians demonstrate their fire breathing in Gaza city. Often their performances include shows of gymnastic prowess such as turning somersaults.
  • Palestinians breathe fire together on the beach in Gaza city.
    Palestinians breathe fire together on the beach in Gaza city.
  • Fire breathers bring spectacle to Gaza city.
    Fire breathers bring spectacle to Gaza city.
  • Palestinian youth show their fire breathing skills along the beach in Gaza city.
    Palestinian youth show their fire breathing skills along the beach in Gaza city.

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Palestinians display fire-breathing skills - in pictures

Youths show off their fiery talents on beach in Gaza

The National

January 15, 2023

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Updated: January 15, 2023, 9:19 AM
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