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Israel cracks down even further on incoming aid to Gaza

By Jane Arraf

Published September 8, 2025 at 4:56 AM EDT

Israel is increasing restrictions on aid to Gaza, as aid organizations call on the country to flood Gaza with food and medicine to avert further catastrophe.

Jane Arraf

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

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