Children gathered on the beach as thousands of kites took to the skies
More than 6,200 children taking part in a summer programme organised by the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) gathered on a beach to fly a kite each.
UNRWA's Gaza director, John Ging, said the achievement had lifted the spirits of the entire population of Gaza.
The latest attempt still has to be confirmed by Guinness World Records.
Last week more than 7,000 Gazan children bounced basketballs simultaneously for five minutes, doubling the previous world record.
"Surely two world records in a week would be another world record," Mr Ging said.
"Like children anywhere in the world, children here must have a sense of normality," he added.
"Despite the abnormality they face in their daily lives. Today's achievement has lifted the spirits of the entire population here in Gaza."
'Tough days'One of those taking part was Rima Zayed, 14.
She said the kite flying had helped her to forget the "tough days" of Israel's January 2009 offensive, when her family was homeless for several months.
"At least today we can enjoy our freedom," she said.
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