Palestinians describe challenges to entering Gaza, despite Trump plan

NPR | By Aya Batrawy,

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Published February 19, 2026 at 12:31 PM HST

Trump's ceasefire plan calls for Palestinians to be able to enter and leave Gaza — but the reality on the ground is challenging

Aya Batrawy

Aya Batraway is an NPR International Correspondent based in Dubai. She joined in 2022 from the Associated Press, where she was an editor and reporter for over 11 years.

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