As Israel and Hamas inch toward a deal, humanitarian conditions in Gaza remain dire

By Andrew Limbong

Published October 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM EDT

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with UNICEF spokesperson James Elder in Gaza about what a potential peace deal could mean for humanitarian needs on the ground.

Andrew Limbong

Andrew Limbong is a reporter for NPR's Arts Desk, where he does pieces on anything remotely related to arts or culture, from streamers looking for mental health on Twitch to Britney Spears' fight over her conservatorship. He's also covered the near collapse of the live music industry during the coronavirus pandemic. He's the host of NPR's Book of the Day podcast and a frequent host on Life Kit.

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