Running Beyond Limits

From Gaza’s rooftops, Abdel Halim pushes limits with parkour and dreams of going global
Untold Palestine
November 16, 2020
Gaza, Palestine
Story by:
Mohammed H. Salem

My name is Abdel Halim Ayesh, I am 25 years old from Gaza City.

Abdel Halim Ayesh on a rooftop edge at sunsetk


Since childhood, at the age of twelve, I began learning parkour with simple, rudimentary movements, inspired by professionals I watched on YouTube.
Step by step, I imitated their moves until I mastered them.

Gaza rooftops, endless sky

Parkour is a tough and risky activity. I jump across rooftops and tall buildings, defying the odds until I reached this level.
Today, given the difficult conditions in Gaza, I work in construction — doing platters on ropes across tall building walls. But my dream remains: to travel one day, participate in international activities, and go global with my passion for parkour.

Balance and strength