Ayah Batrawi

Aya Batrawi, an NPR international correspondent based in Dubai, shares on-the-ground insights about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Rafah. She discusses Israel's recent military actions and the implications of controlling the border crossing, which cuts off crucial aid to over 1.3 million Palestinians. Batrawi highlights the precarious situation for civilians facing airstrikes and a collapsing health system. The conversation also touches on U.S. policy shifts regarding arms shipments and the urgent need for a humanitarian response amidst the chaos.