New film tells the story of the desperate attempt to rescue a girl in Gaza

By Leila Fadel

Published December 11, 2025 at 4:45 AM EST

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with the director of "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a film based on the true story of Palestinian emergency workers trying to save a girl in Gaza.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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