Daniel Estrin

NPR

Daniel Estrin appears in the following:

Israel Takes Strict Approach To Control The Spread Of Coronavirus

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Because of the coronavirus outbreak, Israel is banning the entry of foreign nationals who have been in China, Thailand, Singapore, Japan and South Korea over the last two weeks.

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Israel Is Eager To Annex West Bank Lands, But U.S. Says To Wait

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

The Trump Mideast plan would recognize Israeli sovereignty over land Palestinians want for a future state, but the administration urged Israel to hold off.

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Trump's Middle East Peace Plan Met With Objections By Netanyahu Supporters

Saturday, February 15, 2020

President Trump's Mideast peace plan was expected to help Benjamin Netanyahu carry out a campaign pledge to annex occupied land. But it didn't turn out like Netanyahu hoped.

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List Of Companies Working With Israeli Settlements Made Public

Thursday, February 13, 2020

A U.N. agency released a list of more than 100 companies — including some from the U.S. and Europe — it says are operating in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and negatively impacting Palestinians.

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Orthodox Jewish Women Take A New Lead In Talmud Study In Israel

Sunday, February 02, 2020

"I never thought I would live to see this day," said one of the women participating in a recent celebration in Jerusalem.

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'Like A Prisoner Being Let Free': Israel-Hamas Truce Lends Hope To Gaza's Jobless

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Even before President Trump's peace plan comes to light, an informal arrangement between Israeli and Hamas leaders eased some restrictions on travel and trade out of Gaza.

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Disputes Cast A Shadow Over Auschwitz Liberation Anniversary

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Israel is hosting dozens of world leaders on Thursday to mark 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, but battles over history and anti-semitism are overshadowing an event about the past.

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Israel-Hamas Aim To Reduce Hostilities As Gaza Restraints Eased

Monday, January 20, 2020

Israel and Hamas are negotiating to pause violence and ease up pressure in the Gaza Strip, allowing thousands of workers to go into Israel and the exports of some food.

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The 'Losing Lawyer' In Israel Who Defends Palestinians Charged With Violence

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Lea Tsemel, 75, has lost case after case for decades and has received death threats as a Jew representing Arabs. Her notoriety in Israel has grown since last year's release of a documentary about her.

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An Opening Between Israel And Gaza — For Now

Monday, January 13, 2020

Israel and Hamas are taking initial steps toward an agreement to calm hostilities — and it's allowing thousands of Palestinians from Gaza to go work in Israel daily.

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Oscar-Shortlisted Israeli Documentary 'Advocate' Faces Backlash

Sunday, January 12, 2020

A documentary about an Israeli lawyer who defends Palestinians has caused controversy in Israel — and the story takes a surprising turn just before the credits roll.

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Global Reactions To Soleimani Killing

Saturday, January 04, 2020

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with NPR correspondents Deb Amos, Eleanor Beardsley and Daniel Estrin about the global reactions to the targeted killing of Qassem Soleimani by the United States.

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Israelis Wonder If Iran Will Avenge Soleimani Killing By Attacking Israel

Friday, January 03, 2020

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the U.S. airstrike on Iran's most prominent general. But his country is bracing for possible reprisals.

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Facing Indictments, Israel's Prime Minister Requests Immunity

Thursday, January 02, 2020

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested immunity from prosecution on corruption charges. How are his political allies and opponents responding?

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In Israel, Netanyahu Seeks Immunity From Prosecution While Facing Indictment

Wednesday, January 01, 2020

Under indictment on corruption charges, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he'll seek parliamentary immunity from prosecution.

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News Brief: Homeless Crisis In LA, Netanyahu Primary Challenge, Zambia

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Homelessness has reached crisis levels in Los Angeles. Also, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a primary challenge and the State Department recalled the U.S. ambassador to Zambia.

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Netanyahu Faces Primary Challenge

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting for his political life heading to elections in March. But first he has to pass Thursday's hurdle: a party primary.

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Bethlehem Tourism Reaches Record High As Palestinians See Hope For Peace Dimming

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Tourism is at a record high in Bethlehem this Christmas, but the wider economy is in the dumps, and with no prospect for an independent state, Palestinians are expressing record levels of depression.

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Netanyahu Rival Launches Challenge To Lead Likud Party

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week faces an internal challenge to his leadership of the Likud Party as it draws up its candidate list for elections in March.

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Syrians Say U.S. Helicopter Fire Killed Civilians During The Raid On Baghdadi

Tuesday, December 03, 2019

A Syrian man says his arm was blown off and two friends were killed by U.S. helicopter fire during the assault on an ISIS leader. A defense official said the military will review what happened.

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