Daniel Estrin

NPR

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As Scandals Swirl At Home, Netanyahu Visits U.S. To Talk Iran, Embassy Move With Trump

Sunday, March 04, 2018

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the U.S. this week for the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee policy conference. The trip comes amid a corruption investigation in Israel.

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Israel Gives African Asylum-Seekers A Choice: Deportation Or Jail

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Israel's plan to force African migrant men to choose between voluntarily leaving — with a $3,500 stipend — or be deported or jailed has sparked a backlash.

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News Brief: Rob Porter Scandal, Future Russian Interference, Netanyahu Investigated

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

The FBI director said the agency completed its investigation of Rob Porter in July, contradicting the White House. Also, intelligence officials warn of more Russian election interference.

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Israeli Police Call For Netanyahu's Indictment

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Israeli police have recommended that prosecutors indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges. He denies the allegations and vows to stay in office.

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Israeli Police Recommend Corruption Charges Against Prime Minister Netanyahu

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Israeli police announced that they're recommending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu face charges for corruption. Prosecutors will now decide whether to file a case, but Netanyahu says the police are biased against him.

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Trial Set To Start For Young Palestinian Activist Who Struck An Israeli Soldier

Monday, February 12, 2018

A high profile trial begins on Tuesday in an Israeli military court. The defendant is a Palestinian teenager from the West Bank seen on video slapping and kicking Israeli soldiers. She's being portrayed as a symbol on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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U.N. Compiles List Of Companies That Profit From Israeli Settlements

Thursday, February 01, 2018

The human rights office at the U.N. says it has list of about 200 global companies that do business in Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The U.S. and Israel don't want the list published.

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Israel Calls Out Poland On Proposed Holocaust Law

Monday, January 29, 2018

Poland is pushing through a bill that will make it illegal to blame the country for atrocities committed during World War Two. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says this sounds like Holocaust denial.

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African Refugees In Israel Face Deportation

Saturday, January 27, 2018

Tens of thousands of Africans have migrated to Israel in the last decade. Now many of them are facing deportation, which has sparked an outcry from some corners in Israel.

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Vice President Pence Stops In Israel On His Middle East Tour

Monday, January 22, 2018

Mike Pence held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Palestinians refuse to meet with Pence to protest President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

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Israel Bans Activities In Jerusalem Connected To Palestinian Authority Government

Friday, January 19, 2018

Palestinians still have aspirations for a capital in part Jerusalem. National political institutions could strengthen Palestinian claims in the city, but for decades Israel has worked to limit those.

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Trump Threatens To Withhold Aid To Palestinians

Wednesday, January 03, 2018

Palestinians are facing uncertainty about whether they will receive American aid money, after President Trump suggested in a tweet that he may withhold payments.

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Israel Passes Law Preventing Police From Announcing Indictment Recommendations

Friday, December 29, 2017

Israeli parliament passed a law making it harder for police to disclose when they recommend indictments of top officials. It comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is being investigated by police.

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Trump's Jerusalem Decision Cast A Cloud Over Bethlehem's Holiday Season

Monday, December 25, 2017

Christian Palestinians in the West Bank city face a time of uncertainty and bitterness over President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

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Politics Dampen Christmas Festivities In Bethlehem

Monday, December 25, 2017

Many people have canceled visits to what is considered the birthplace of Jesus amid violent clashes. Politics have seeped in to the holiday and activities have been limited to religious ceremonies.

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Christmas In Bethlehem: Trump Declaration Fuels Clashes In The West Bank

Sunday, December 24, 2017

The festive annual Christmas celebration in the West Bank city of Bethlehem is clouded this year by concerns about the Palestinians future — and criticism of the Trump administration.

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U.N. Draft Resolution Criticizes Decision To Move U.S. Embassy To Jerusalem

Thursday, December 21, 2017

The U.N. General Assembly votes Thursday on a censure of the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley warns the U.S. will be "taking names" of the countries that vote in favor of the resolution.

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More Violence In Jerusalem After U.S. Recognizes City As Capital

Friday, December 08, 2017

Demonstrations and clashes broke out around the West Bank and Gaza two days President Trump's announced Wednesday that the U.S. recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

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Protests In West Bank And Gaza Over Trump's Jerusalem Decision

Friday, December 08, 2017

As the weekend begins in Jerusalem, the region is bracing for protests in reaction to President Trump's change in U.S. policy.

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News Brief: 3 Members Of Congress Out In One Week, California Fires, Jerusalem

Friday, December 08, 2017

Republican Rep. Trent Franks is the third member of Congress to announce his resignation in a week. Also, we have the latest on fires in California and the situation in Jerusalem.

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