A striped dolphin, a deep-water species rarely seen near shores, was found washed up on a Gaza beach and later consumed by residents of Khan Younis, Palestinian social media posts revealed Saturday. Social media reactions were mixed, with some expressing sympathy for the residents' hardships. Others blamed Israel for the dire food shortages in Gaza. Due to restrictions on fishing during the war, it is likely the dolphin's carcass drifted ashore. Israel's Nature and Parks Authority explained that striped dolphins, typically found in deep waters, are highly sensitive and rarely seen near the region.
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