Palestinian and Israeli teens swam in the same pool. Then came Oct. 7.

The swimmers made a point of not focusing on their differences. That changed with the war.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story November 20, 2023 The rule was unspoken, but Israeli and Palestinian teenagers in the Greater Jerusalem swim club had always abided by it: No politics in the pool. Afif Amireh for The New York Times The Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks, and the Israeli bombardment of Gaza that followed, tested that rule. → Sign up for the Israel-Hamas War Briefing. The latest news about the conflict. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018