Playing Karate in Gaza's Rahaf Camp

Published September 23rd, 2019 - 07:01 GMT

Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting center in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip.
 
Growing up amid Gaza’s endless and brutal conflicts with Israel is difficult enough for children with regular vision. 

For all the people in Gaza, the chaotic streets, broken pavements, lack of basic health care and the suffering brought about by the Israeli blockade make life is especially difficult.

Inside the karate studio, the students find a sense of belonging.

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Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP

Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP

Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP

Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP

Young Palestinian karatekas attend a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP

Young Palestinian karatekas attend a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP

Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP

Young Palestinian karatekas wave Palestinian flags during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP

Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas attend a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas attend a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas wave Palestinian flags during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas attend a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas attend a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas attend a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas attend a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas demonstrate their skills during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas wave Palestinian flags during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP
Young Palestinian karatekas wave Palestinian flags during a Karate promotion ceremony at a sporting centre in the Rafah camp for Palestinian refugees in the southern Gaza Strip on September 20, 2019. SAID KHATIB / AFP

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