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RIDING THE WAVES THROUGH GAZA'S HARDSHIPS – DESPITE WAR AND SHORTAGES, GAZA'S REMAINING SURFERS STRIVE TO PRESERVE A SPORT THAT OFFERS FREEDOM AMID CONFLICT

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“RIDING THE WAVES THROUGH GAZA'S HARDSHIPS – DESPITE WAR AND SHORTAGES, GAZA'S REMAINING SURFERS STRIVE TO PRESERVE A SPORT THAT OFFERS FREEDOM AMID CONFLICT”

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The 1981 Algiers Accords ended the 444-day Iran Hostage Crisis

Brokered by Algeria, the Accords freed 52 American hostages held since Nov. 1979. The U.S. agreed to unfreeze $7.9B in Iranian assets and pledged non-interference in Iranian affairs — the last major U.S.-Iran diplomatic agreement.

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