Up First from NPR A Palestinian Reporter Returns Home to Gaza City
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Mar 16, 2025 Anas Baba, NPR's producer in Gaza and one of the few Palestinian journalists reporting for an American outlet, shares his gripping experiences during the ongoing conflict. He dives into the emotional complexities of returning to his devastated hometown while navigating the dangers of war reporting. Baba highlights the resilience of local communities as they find joy in small moments, like cooking shakshuka amid destruction. He also discusses the importance of dignity in turbulent times and the impact of media restrictions on truthful storytelling.
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Return to Gaza City
- Anas Baba returned to his Gaza City home after 15 months of displacement.
- He found his house standing but damaged, with an unexploded shell inside.
Reporting Collaboration
- NPR's Aya Batrawi worked with Anas Baba, coordinating reporting from Gaza during the war.
- Despite communication challenges, they collaborated on stories, with Anas providing on-the-ground recordings.
Documenting the Victims
- Anas Baba prioritized naming victims of airstrikes in his reporting.
- He struggled with the overwhelming number of daily airstrikes and the impossible task of covering everything.