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This Palestinian journalist kept a diary as Israeli forces invaded – now it’s a book

This Palestinian journalist kept a diary as Israeli forces invaded – now it’s a book

Update: 2025-10-23
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As Israeli forces invaded Gaza in 2023, Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad kept a diary. Her writing is a record of the 45 days she spent reporting on the ground during the invasion until she evacuated. Now, she’s published her diary as a book called The Eyes of Gaza. In today’s episode, Alaqad joins NPR’s Lelia Fadel for a conversation about the journalist’s memories of home both before and after the conflict.


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This Palestinian journalist kept a diary as Israeli forces invaded – now it’s a book

This Palestinian journalist kept a diary as Israeli forces invaded – now it’s a book