
Laila Qahman
Laila Qahman is a 14-year-old girl from Gaza who lost her younger brother in an airstrike. She attends swimming classes to help her cope with the trauma of her loss, stating that swimming allows her to relax and momentarily escape the fear and sadness that permeates her life.
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Laila Qahman, 14, who lost her seven-year-old brother in a bombing, said swimming allows her to relax and forget about life in a tent.
Reclaiming stolen childhoods: swimming classes resume in Gaza after three years of war | GazaThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-07-25





