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Israel is increasingly barring foreign doctors from volunteering in Gaza

By Jane Arraf

Published August 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM EDT

Israel increasingly bars American doctors as medical volunteers to Gaza. Some say it's to prevent witnesses.

Jane Arraf

Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.

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