Emily Harris

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Israel Considers Ways To Hinder Flashpoints For Violence

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Israeli authorities have blocked roads and soldiers are stopping cars at checkpoints. Israel may not return the bodies of accused Palestinian attackers for fear funerals will ignite more violence.

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Israel Steps Up Security Amid Increasing Violence In Jerusalem

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Israel is increasing security measures amid ongoing violence, bringing objections from human rights activists and Palestinians.

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Palestinians Confront Escalating Violence In Jerusalem After Attacks

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Families of two Palestinians accused of attacks on Israelis describe their shock and some of the anger driving a new wave of violence.

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Wave Of Violence Hits Israel And Palestinian Territories

Monday, October 12, 2015

Violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories that started with rock-throwing incidents two weeks ago continues to escalate. At least five Israelis and 25 Palestinians have been killed.

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To Prevent Aggression Off The Pitch, Jerusalem Takes Aim At Teams' Purses

Sunday, October 11, 2015

City officials are getting tough on the soccer field — by cracking down on fan behavior, especially anti-Arab actions. If fans are racist or violent, the teams they support will pay the price.

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In Israel, A New Battle Over Who Qualifies As Jewish

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Who is a Jew? It's an age-old question that in Israel been determined by government-selected rabbis in the decades since the country was established in 1948.

But now a group of Orthodox rabbis is challenging the state's control on determining who is and isn't Jewish — a status that affects ...

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6 Palestinians Killed In Clashes With Israeli Soldiers

Friday, October 09, 2015

Israeli troops killed several Palestinians in clashes and there were a series of separate stabbing attacks as violence increased over access to Jerusalem sites holy to both sides.

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Russian Military Confers With Israel On Involvement In Syria

Wednesday, October 07, 2015

Israel is gauging the Russian airstrikes in Syria by staying in touch with Russian officials and seeking a manageable war next door.

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Israel Steps Up Security After Deaths Of 8 Israelis, Palestinians

Monday, October 05, 2015

A significant increase in violence has led to the deaths of eight Israelis and Palestinians in recent days, highlighting tensions and prompting an Israeli security crackdown.

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Palestinian Leader Poised For Big Moment At U.N. Amid Pressure Back At Home

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Mahmoud Abbas is set to address the United Nations on Wednesday, capping the day by raising the Palestinian flag alongside those of member states. But back home, his leadership is in doubt.

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To Curb Pain Without Opioids, Oregon Looks To Alternative Treatments

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Acupuncture and massage haven't been proven to ease pain better than drugs — and may cost more. But Oregon hopes these sorts of alternatives to pills will reduce the societal costs of opioid abuse.

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Israel Courts African-American Evangelicals, Despite Some Hurdles

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

White American evangelical Christians have long been key backers of Israel. Now a major Israeli charity is wooing African-American churches for support. There are some political hurdles.

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Israelis Question Netanyahu's Failed Approach To Squelch Iran Nuclear Deal

Thursday, September 10, 2015

With the Iran agreement almost sure to win U.S. congressional approval, Israelis are considering whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed in his efforts to stop the deal from getting traction.

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Gooey Goodness: Ramallah's Stretchy Ice Cream Delights

Tuesday, September 08, 2015

For decades, two rival West Bank shops have been selling a type of ice cream that stretches like melted mozzarella on a pizza. The secret to the frozen treat is part science, part presentation.

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U.N. Presents Bleak Outlook In Latest Report On Gaza

Wednesday, September 02, 2015

A United Nations report says if things continue as they are now, Gaza won't be "habitable" by 2020. Water shortages are a major problem, among other things.

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#NPRreads: Middle East Air Quality, Lead Poisoning, And Jell-O

Friday, August 28, 2015

#NPRreads is a weekly feature on Twitter and on The Two-Way. The premise is simple: Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. On Fridays, we highlight some of the best stories.

This week, we bring you three ...

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Hunger Strike Raises Debate About Force-Feeding In Israeli Prisons

Saturday, August 22, 2015

When a Palestinian man in Israeli custody came close to death this week, doctors challenged an Israeli law.

Palestinian prisoner Mohammad Allan was in critical condition after he had refused food for two months, protesting his detention since last November in Israeli custody. Suspected of ties to a militant group, ...

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Ultra-Orthodox In Israel: Keeping Cool While Keeping Customs

Friday, August 21, 2015

Even in this month's 90-degree heat, ultra-Orthodox Jews stay loyal to their traditional attire: heavy, long skirts for women and dark suits and fedoras for men. Air conditioning helps.

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Israeli Court Suspends Detention Of Palestinian Prisoner On Hunger Strike

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Israel's highest court temporarily suspended Tuesday the detention of a Palestinian prisoner who had been on a hunger strike for two months.

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Gaza To Canada And Back To Gaza: Why A Family Chose To Return

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

After leaving Gaza City in 2008 for Vancouver, the Aloul family is back. War is heavy on their minds, but there are some surprising pros, including a lawn and swimming pool.

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