Daniel Estrin

NPR

Daniel Estrin appears in the following:

Violence Between Palestinians, Israeli Police Draws Global Concern

Monday, May 10, 2021

Days of clashes in Jerusalem have left hundreds wounded and drawn international concern over an attempt by Israel to carry out pending evictions.

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Conflict Between Israelis and Palestinians Continue In Jerusalem

Saturday, May 08, 2021

Clashes between Israelis and Palestinians escalated Friday night in Jerusalem. The latest battle erupted at the Al-Aqsa mosque, one of Islam's holiest sites.

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Israeli-Palestinian Clashes Escalate In Ramadan Night Violence At Al-Aqsa Mosque

Friday, May 07, 2021

Palestinian medics said more than 200 Palestinians were injured after Israeli police in riot gear confronted Muslim worshippers. Israel said six police officers were injured.

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Israel Turns To A Centrist Politician To Try Building A New Coalition

Wednesday, May 05, 2021

After a deadlocked election and a failed attempt to form a government by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel has turned to a centrist politician to try building a coalition.

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Netanyahu Opponent, Yair Lapid, Given 4 Weeks To Form New Government In Israel

Wednesday, May 05, 2021

Lapid, a former journalist and finance minister, is seeking to convince political opposites that their desire to end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hold on power outweighs ideological disputes.

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Dozens Crushed To Death, Scores Injured In Stampede At Israeli Religious Festival

Friday, April 30, 2021

At least 45 people were killed and some 150 injured in a crush at the gathering of ultra-Orthodox Jews in northern Israel, where tens of thousands had convened.

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Dozens Killed, Injured In Stampede At Religious Festival In Northern Israel

Friday, April 30, 2021

The stampede broke out at a Jewish religious gathering attended by tens of thousands of people. Videos on social media showed large numbers of ultra-Orthodox Jews packed together in tight spaces.

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Grim Picture Emerges After Stampede At Religious Festival In Israel

Friday, April 30, 2021

A stampede broke out at a Jewish religious gathering attended by tens of thousands of people in northern Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a "great tragedy."

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Palestinian Authority Postpones Parliamentary Elections

Thursday, April 29, 2021

The last elections were held in 2006 and the Palestinian parliament hasn't conducted real business in years. Many observers predict the Islamist party Hamas is poised to win if elections are held.

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Palestinian President May Postpone Election

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called long overdue elections to unite Palestinians and renew his legitimacy internationally. But he faces challengers from his own party and may postpone the vote.

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Israel Accused Of 'Apartheid' Crimes By Human Rights Watch

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

In a new report, the rights group accuses Israel of "apartheid and persecution" crimes against Palestinians. Israel's Foreign Ministry said the report's claims are "preposterous and false."

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Ramadan Violence: Israeli Police Clash With Palestinians In Jerusalem

Sunday, April 25, 2021

There's been a week of increased tension and violence between Israelis and Palestinians, centering on Jerusalem.

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Religious Leaders Had To Fight Disinformation To Get Their Communities Vaccinated

Friday, April 23, 2021

Israel and the United Kingdom are among the top five most vaccinated countries. But to get there, they had combat rumors about the vaccines circulating in faith and minority communities.

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Vaccine Passports: Israel, Bahrain Reach Landmark Agreement

Thursday, April 22, 2021

"This is the most effective way to enable movement of people between countries," an Israeli official says. Israel says this is the world's first bilateral agreement on COVID-19 vaccine passports.

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How Israel Persuaded Reluctant Ultra-Orthodox Jews To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Thursday, April 22, 2021

As anti-vaccine sentiment spread among ultra-Orthodox Jews, officials waged an aggressive campaign against rumors and hesitancy. Today, 80% of ultra-Orthodox adults over age 30 are vaccinated.

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How Israel Successfully Combated COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

As part of NPR's series on fighting disinformation, we look at Israel's success combating widespread vaccine skepticism – especially among ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities.

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Iranian Nuclear Site Sabotaged Amid Attempts To Revive Nuclear Deal

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Are Israel and the U.S. working at cross purposes on countering Iran's nuclear program? That's the question after the sabotage at an Iranian nuclear site over the weekend.

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Inside Jordanian Prince Hamzah's Rift With The Royal Family

Saturday, April 10, 2021

Jordan's Prince Hamzah, who shook the Kingdom with his criticism, has support from Jordanians who feel left out amid an economic crisis.

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King Of Jordan Issues Statement Concerning Royal Feud As Stress Among Citizens Rises

Wednesday, April 07, 2021

As Jordan's king tries to put to rest the flare up with a rival brother, his subjects — from callers to local radio shows to observers of the royal court — want solutions to the country's problems.

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Netanyahu's Future At Stake Both In The Courtroom And In Politics

Monday, April 05, 2021

Israel's longest-serving prime minister has no clear path to forming a government after the fourth election in two years. And his trial on corruption charges has resumed with witness testimony.

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