Kat Lansdorf
Appearances
NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-27-2025 7PM EST
Just after sunrise, thousands of people started north on foot, overjoyed to go home. NPR's producer in Gaza, Anas Baba, walked with them. But along with the celebration was also the sobering reality.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-27-2025 7PM EST
Destruction so great, he says many couldn't figure out where exactly they were. Israel delayed passage to the north by a day after it said Hamas was supposed to release one of the only female civilian hostages left last weekend. Her release, along with two others, is now expected later this week. Kat Lonsdorf, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
The Bill Simmons Podcast
San Antonio Gets Fox, Luka-Lakers Day Two Angles, and Super Bowl Props With Kirk Goldsberry and Cousin Sal
Israel says this is a counterterrorism operation launched in the city of Jenin two days after the ceasefire in Gaza went into effect last month. Since then, it has spread to several other Palestinian cities, including Tokaram and Tubas. In a statement, the mayor of Jenin, Mohamed Jarar, said that the city is like a ghost town and that at least half is without water or electricity.
The Bill Simmons Podcast
San Antonio Gets Fox, Luka-Lakers Day Two Angles, and Super Bowl Props With Kirk Goldsberry and Cousin Sal
The mayor of Tukaram, Abdullah Kamil, said on Facebook that nearly half of the city has been forced to flee. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to NPR's request for comment. The United Nations called the operation, quote, alarming, saying that at least 39 Palestinians have been killed, including three children. Kat Lonsdorf, NPR News, Tel Aviv.