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Gaza's karate kids: Palestinian children cope with trauma through martial arts
Published 26 July 2026 · world
In a displacement camp in Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, a makeshift tent has become an improvised karate dojo. Coach Khalil Ayad trains dozens of
In a displacement camp in Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, a makeshift tent has become an improvised karate dojo. Coach Khalil Ayad trains dozens of displaced children, offering them more than martial arts.
Through discipline, movement and routine, the sessions provide a rare outlet for children living through war, helping them cope with trauma, fear and prolonged displacement.
Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reports from Gaza City, Palestine. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 26, 2026 • 2:51 PM IST · Updated: July 26, 2026 • 3:39 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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In a displacement camp in Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, a makeshift tent has become an improvised karate dojo.
Coach Khalil Ayad trains dozens of displaced children, offering them more than martial arts.
Through discipline, movement and routine, the sessions provide a rare outlet for children living through war, helping them cope with trauma, fear and prolonged displacement.
Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reports from Gaza City, Palestine.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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