Archive: Images from the Middle East: Features: Militants and the Security Forces: Militant Training Camps

Despite the coming Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the militants have not stopped their training, fueling fears of continued violence or civil war.  

In a situation not entirely unlike high school football practice, many of the militant groups, which are at least nominally rivals, train in side by side fields in the outskirts of Gazan cities. They are taught riflery, martial arts, and run drills that include gymnastics, karate, and obstacle courses. 

Summer 2005.