Daniel Estrin

NPR

Daniel Estrin appears in the following:

Russia's biggest talents flee to Israel, seeking freedom from Putin's repression

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Russia is losing creative talent. Some of its biggest artists have immigrated to Israel this year to rebuild their careers and safely voice their conscience about the war in Ukraine.

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The Dead Sea is drying up because of overexploitation and climate change

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Overexploitation of natural resources and climate change threaten the Dead Sea, a natural wonder drying up rapidly.

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As Netanyahu forms Israeli government, U.S. may boycott one of his far-right allies

Monday, November 07, 2022

As the former Israeli prime minister returns to power, he's expected to give a post to a politician once convicted of inciting racism — whom the Biden administration might choose not to engage with.

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As Netanyahu brings in the far-right, the U.S. is paying attention

Sunday, November 06, 2022

Benjamin Netanyahu's promises of a government that includes far-right figures could strain relations with the U.S. and regional countries it seeks to court.

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Israelis react to news that the former prime minister could take power again

Wednesday, November 02, 2022

Israelis react sharply — both positively and negatively — to news that former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with a far-right government, could be in a position to take power again.

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With most votes now counted, Netanyahu seems poised to return as Israel's leader

Wednesday, November 02, 2022

"We are on the cusp of a very big victory," Benjamin Netanyahu told supporters. He has partnered with the far-right and vowed to impose tougher law enforcement on Palestinians.

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Netanyahu poised for a comeback, with most votes counted in Israel

Wednesday, November 02, 2022

Israel's fifth election in under four years may give right-wing former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu his return to power - though Tuesday's vote is still being counted.

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After Israel's election, polls point to a close race that could bring Netanyahu back

Tuesday, November 01, 2022

In the fifth election in 3 1/2 years, former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has partnered with fringe elements of Israel's far right to try to unseat centrist Prime Minister Yair Lapid.

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Netanyahu eyes a comeback as Israel votes in fifth election in four years

Tuesday, November 01, 2022

Israelis go to the polls today in their fifth election in less than four years.

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Palestinian citizens of Israel gauge their status ahead of election

Monday, October 31, 2022

Palestinian citizens of Israel gauge their status as the country heads toward another election.

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Will the far right rise to power in Israel's election? Here's what to know

Monday, October 31, 2022

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to stage a comeback. He has allied with far-right politicians in a quest to subdue the Arab community and take greater control of the justice system.

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Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is gunning for a comeback in the country's next election

Monday, October 31, 2022

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be on the verge of a historic comeback. He's doubling down on his hard-right positions and a win could help him stave off a corruption trial.

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Ahead of yet another Israel election, Netanyahu's far-right allies could gain power

Sunday, October 30, 2022

Israel goes to the polls this week, in the fifth election in less than four years.

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A new group of TikTok-savvy Palestinian fighters tests Israeli forces in the West Bank

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Israeli troops raided the occupied West Bank saying they were targeting members of the Lions' Den. Here's what we know about the new armed Palestinian group.

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An Israeli raid on West Bank targeted a new Palestinian militia

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

An Israeli raid on West Bank targeted a new Palestinian militia.

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For Israel and Lebanon, a U.S.-mediated deal settles a long-running maritime dispute

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

After a decade of negotiations, this week's agreement resolves questions of who gets to drill for natural gas in disputed waters off the Mediterranean coast. But its implementation isn't a sure thing.

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Israel and Lebanon settle a dispute over gas drilling rights in the Mediterranean Sea

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

With the U.S. mediating, Israel and Lebanon have settled a dispute over gas drilling rights in the Mediterranean Sea. This could help defuse a flashpoint and help raise cash for Lebanon.

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Israel agrees to pay family of a Palestinian American who died after being detained

Monday, October 10, 2022

Israel says it will pay about $141,000 to the family of a Palestinian-American man who died of a heart attack while in Israeli custody. The State Department was concerned with this case.

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Israel agrees to pay family of a Palestinian American who died after being detained

Monday, October 10, 2022

In a rare move, Israel says it will pay about $141,000 to the family of a Palestinian American man who died of a heart attack while in Israeli custody, a case that concerned the Biden administration.

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Israelis are grappling with how much exposure to give a far-right politician

Friday, October 07, 2022

Israelis are grappling with the question of how much exposure to give a far-right politician who has a chance of becoming an Israeli Cabinet minister after next month's elections.

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