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Local tourism in Gaza witnesses cautious growth

Local tourism in Gaza is still dependent on the worsening economic and political situation, which explains the cautious attendance at resorts.
Palestinians jump into a pool at Crazy Water Park in Gaza City August 3, 2010. New leisure projects and restaurants have been springing up in the Gaza Strip, some partially funded by Hamas Islamists ruling a territory long seen as a symbol of Palestinian hardship. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem (GAZA - Tags: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY RELIGION TRAVEL) - RTR2H0CZ
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KHAN YUNIS, Gaza Strip — Ibrahim Hamed, 25, and his friends are planning to spend a day at a small private resort in the coastal area of Sheikh Ajlin in Gaza, where resorts are among the entertainment options.

"Demand has become higher on these places. Private entertainment places during summer are limited in Gaza. Recently, we noted high attendance at resorts and it is a great chance for family and friends to gather and for recreation," Hamed, an accountant, told Al-Monitor.

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