The Record Breaking Run: Israeli Soldier Completes Marathon Around Gaza Outpost On a scorching hot day in late May, 26 year old Israeli Captain David Zilberman completed an astonishing marathon run around a heavily fortified outpost in the Gaza Strip.
The event drew widespread attention from local and international media outlets, highlighting Zilberman's remarkable feat of endurance.
Background to the Run The Israel Gaza conflict has been simmering for decades, with recurring cycles of violence and periodic ceasefires that have failed to bring lasting peace to the region.