The sand on both beaches was still flecked with tar balls.
Tar on the beach of Maayan Zvi in northern Israel , March 2, 2021. (Sue Surkes/Times of Israel)
At Gador, where soldiers from the army’s special intelligence unit 9900 were volunteering for the day, shiny new chunks of tar lay close to the waterline and previously deposited flotsam were still tucked onto the nooks and crannies of the cliff.
“It’s great to get away from the computer screen and to be out on such a lovely day,” said Samuel. “It’s also great to be able to help,” added Hadar.