Off the beaten track (World 2026, by Luca Zanetti) - Swiss Press Award

Luca Zanetti
On this beach in Panama young Israelis meet after having been in Gaza.
Annabelle
Photo / World
2026
Luca Zanetti
After serving in Gaza, Israeli soldiers seek refuge on a beach in Panama. They attempt to escape the horrors of war through surfing, meditation, and partying, but the war continues to haunt them. They confront trauma, guilt, and the difficulty of reintegrating into civilian life, struggling to process the violence and loss they witnessed and participated in.
