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Restricted Access: Gaza's Divided Landscape Under Military Scrutiny

11/7/2025

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NPR's Daniel Estrin visited Gaza for the first time since the war ended a month ago, escorted by the Israeli military to observe destruction in Shujaiya.
The trip was tightly controlled, with military censors reviewing content.
Estrin noted Gaza remains divided between Israel and Hamas, with ongoing military presence.
The Foreign Press Association challenges Israel's restrictions on independent journalists' access to Gaza, with a court deadline of November 23.

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NPR's Daniel Estrin visited Gaza for the first time since the war ended a month ago, escorted by the Israeli military to observe destruction in Shujaiya.
The trip was tightly controlled, with military censors reviewing content.
Estrin noted Gaza remains divided between Israel and Hamas, with ongoing military presence.
The Foreign Press Association challenges Israel's restrictions on independent journalists' access to Gaza, with a court deadline of November 23.