'We see a future': Two women in Gaza reflect on the ceasefire and what comes next

By Leila Fadel

Published October 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM HST

With the skies quiet after two years of war, two women in Gaza talk about grief, survival and what hope looks like in this fragile moment.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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