Lauren Freyer

Lauren Freyer, an NPR correspondent specializing in the West Bank, shares her on-the-ground insights into the ongoing tensions. She highlights the impact of Israeli checkpoints on daily life, with students facing delays. Freyer discusses the declaration of new seam zones, increasing fears of annexation among Palestinians, and the rapid expansion of settlements. She reveals how land seizures have escalated during the Gaza conflict, affecting Palestinian communities and their access to resources. The perspectives she gathers paint a stark picture of uncertainty for the future.