Palestinians describe challenges to entering Gaza, despite Trump plan

NPR | By Aya Batrawy,

Anas Baba

Published February 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM MST

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 Batrawy is an NPR International Correspondent. She leads NPR's Gulf bureau in Dubai.

Anas Baba