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The story behind one grim image of a mother and child in Gaza

By Emily Feng,

Anas Baba

Published August 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM EDT

A photo of a starving child in Gaza has gone viral, with many in Israel claiming it depicts false information.

Emily Feng

Emily Feng is NPR's Beijing correspondent.

Anas Baba

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As ceasefire talks stall, Israel's government weighs a full occupation of Gaza

Emily Feng

Just days after the U.S. Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, visited Israel and met with hostages' families, the Israeli government considers a full occupation of the Gaza Strip, including areas where hostages are held.
Humanitarian groups say aid finally getting into Gaza is a fraction of what's needed

Emily Feng

Facing global condemnation, Israel has allowed more aid to enter Gaza. But the aid is a fraction of what is needed and collecting it is still deadly for Palestinians.
In the Golan Heights, Druze are loyal to Syria. But that loyalty is now severely tested

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Sectarian violence in recent weeks in Syria's Sweida region has left more than 1,000 people dead. Druze in the Israel-occupied Golan Heights say they feel betrayed by Syria's interim government.