Daniel Estrin

NPR

Daniel Estrin appears in the following:

Facing Possible Indictment In Fraud Case, Netanyahu Denies Wrongdoing

Monday, December 03, 2018

Police say they have enough evidence to charge Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife with bribery and fraud related to Israel's telecom giant. Netanyahu dismisses the accusations as a witch hunt.

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Airbnb Says It Will No Longer Post Listings In Israeli Settlements In The West Bank

Monday, November 19, 2018

Airbnb announced it will no longer list home rentals in Jewish settlements in the West Bank. The move comes as there's more focus on business done with places under Israeli occupation.

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Israeli Leaders Come To President Trump's Defense On Questions Of Anti-Semitism

Sunday, November 04, 2018

After the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, Israel's right-wing leaders have defended President Trump against charges that his rhetoric encourages anti-Semitism.

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Inside Gaza's Factory Making Prosthetic Legs For Palestinian Protest Amputees

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

As many as 75 Palestinians have needed a leg amputation after suffering Israeli gunshot wounds at Gaza border protests, according to the Artificial Limbs and Polio Center in Gaza City.

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News Brief: Israel After Khashoggi's Killing, Trump Signs Opioid Bill

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

President Trump will sign a bill to address the opioid epidemic today. Also, we look at relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia after Jamal Khashoggi's killing.

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What The Khashoggi Case Means For Israel

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

The international fallout over the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi extends beyond Turkey, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Israelis and Palestinians weigh in on the controversy.

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Court Rules Detained American Must Be Allowed To Study In Israel

Friday, October 19, 2018

An American graduate student held at Ben-Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv for two weeks has been allowed to enter Israel to study, after winning her case at the country's supreme court.

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For Some Americans, Jerusalem's Newest Pilgrimage Site Is The U.S. Embassy

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

The embassy draws tourists who support what it stands for: an about-face in U.S. policy, recognizing Israel's claims to the city. They say the embassy's existence reflects biblical prophecy.

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New Embassy In Jerusalem Attracts Devout Christians From The U.S.

Tuesday, October 09, 2018

The new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem is a pilgrimage site for some American Christians. They snap selfies there and say it's fulfillment of a biblical prophecy.

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Israel Defends Interrogations Of Left-Wing Activists At Airport

Monday, October 01, 2018

Civil rights advocates have decried the recent questioning of people upon arrival in Israel about their pro-Palestinian activism and political beliefs.

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With Plans To Demolish A West Bank Village, Israel Orders Palestinians To Vacate

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Israel has ordered Palestinians to vacate a West Bank village slated for demolition. Activists have gathered there to protest the plans.

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Trump Meets Netanyahu, Endorses 2-State Solution

Thursday, September 27, 2018

On Wednesday, President Trump said he'd like to see the creation of a Palestinian state. Israeli leaders had mixed reactions.

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Trump Administration Revokes Visas For Palestinian Envoy

Sunday, September 16, 2018

A Palestinian official is condemning the U.S. decision to revoke the visas of the family of a Palestinian envoy to the U.S.

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U.S. Will No Longer Fund Peace-Building Programs For Palestinians

Saturday, September 15, 2018

The U.S. has cut hundreds of millions of dollars for Palestinians, to pressure Palestinian leaders to work with the U.S. on peace efforts.

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Palestinian Refugees And The 'Right To Return'

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

The Trump administration recently announced it was no longer giving money to a program for Palestinian refugees. In cutting the funding, the U.S. shifted away from decades of policy.

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New Cuts In Medical Aid To Palestinians By Trump Administration

Friday, September 07, 2018

President Trump said he's trying to pressure the Palestinians into negotiating a peace deal with Israel. The aid had covered critical care for Palestinians at Jerusalem hospitals.

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Israel Increases Interrogations Of Country's Critics At Border And Ben Gurion Airport

Monday, September 03, 2018

Israeli authorities are increasingly questioning incoming foreigners about their political views and denying entry to some. It's raised the question of whether the country is limiting free speech.

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Trump Administration Cuts Funds For Palestinian Refugee Aid Program

Sunday, September 02, 2018

After angering Palestinians by officially recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the Trump administration is now cutting the funding of the U.N. program that aids Palestinian refugees.

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Trump Administration Is Cutting Aid To Palestinian Refugees

Friday, August 31, 2018

The Trump administration has been withholding aid to the United Nations' program for Palestinian refugees. It's expected to make the cuts final in what could be an attempt to undercut Palestinian positions in any future peace deal.

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U.S. Cuts More Than $200 Million In Aid To Palestinians

Friday, August 24, 2018

The State Department announced the Trump administration's decision to cut assistance to Palestinians on Friday. It said the money will now be redirected to "high-priority projects elsewhere."

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