Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Palestinian Man's Jet Ski Escape from Gaza to Europe
A man named Muhammad from Gaza escaped the war using a jet ski.
After trying to seek asylum in China without success, he went to Libya.
There, he bought a jet ski, and with two companions, sailed to Italy.
They ran out of fuel, were rescued, and landed on Lampedusa.
From there, they escaped a bus and went to Germany to seek asylum.
Muhammad hopes to bring his family over.
Muhammad Abu Dakha, a 31-year-old Palestinian, escaped Gaza using a jet ski.
He initially sought asylum in China, but was unsuccessful.
He purchased a jet ski in Libya after multiple failed attempts with smugglers.
He arrived in Lampedusa, Italy, on August 18, 2025, with two companions.
Abu Dakha is now in Germany seeking asylum.
- Who
- Muhammad Abu Dakha, a Palestinian man
- What
- Escaped Gaza to Germany via jet ski, seeking asylum
- When
- Arrived in Italy on August 18, 2025
- Where
- Started in Gaza, traveled through Egypt, China, Libya, Italy, and now Germany
- Why
- To escape the war in Gaza and seek asylum
- Name
- Muhammad Abu Dakha
- Age
- 31
- Origin
- Gaza
- Method of Escape
- Jet Ski
- Destination
- Germany
- Arrival in Italy
- August 18, 2025
Sources
From Gaza to Europe, via jet ski: Muhammad Abu Dakha’s daring escape story
From Gaza to Europe, via jet ski: Palestinian Muhammad Abu Dakha's daring escape story
From Gaza To Europe On Jet Ski: Palestinian Man's Daring Escape Story
How a 31-year-old Palestinian escaped from Gaza using a jet ski
