Daniel Estrin

NPR

Daniel Estrin appears in the following:

The U.S. Investigates Possible Civilian Deaths During Baghdadi Raid In Syria

Friday, March 13, 2020

The military is conducting a credibility assessment of claims of civilian casualties during the U.S. operation against ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

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Israel's Election: What Comes Next As Netanyahu Rises Just Short Of A Majority

Tuesday, March 03, 2020

The country's longest-serving prime minister claimed his "biggest win," but his coalition again appears to lack enough support to form a government.

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Results Are Still Too Close To Call In Israel's Election

Tuesday, March 03, 2020

Israelis voted for the third time in a year as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu struggles to win a fourth straight term in office.

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3rd Israeli Election In Under A Year: Will It Finally Resolve Governing Deadlock?

Monday, March 02, 2020

After two deadlocked results, Israelis go again to the polls Monday for an unprecedented third general election in less than a year.

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Israel Holds Unprecedented 3rd Election In Less Than A Year

Monday, March 02, 2020

Israelis are back at the polls Monday — their third election in less than a year. The last two elections ended in a stalemate which has never happened before in Israel.

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Israel Elections Preview

Sunday, March 01, 2020

Israeli voters go to the polls Monday for an unprecedented third time in a year and may face yet another deadlocked election.

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Israel's 'Groundhog Day': Hold Elections. Call Another Vote. Repeat

Sunday, March 01, 2020

After two failed tries, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to win reelection on Monday. But don't be surprised if there's another inconclusive result.

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Israel Takes Strict Approach To Control The Spread Of Coronavirus

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Because of the coronavirus outbreak, Israel is banning the entry of foreign nationals who have been in China, Thailand, Singapore, Japan and South Korea over the last two weeks.

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Israel Is Eager To Annex West Bank Lands, But U.S. Says To Wait

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

The Trump Mideast plan would recognize Israeli sovereignty over land Palestinians want for a future state, but the administration urged Israel to hold off.

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Trump's Middle East Peace Plan Met With Objections By Netanyahu Supporters

Saturday, February 15, 2020

President Trump's Mideast peace plan was expected to help Benjamin Netanyahu carry out a campaign pledge to annex occupied land. But it didn't turn out like Netanyahu hoped.

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List Of Companies Working With Israeli Settlements Made Public

Thursday, February 13, 2020

A U.N. agency released a list of more than 100 companies — including some from the U.S. and Europe — it says are operating in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and negatively impacting Palestinians.

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Orthodox Jewish Women Take A New Lead In Talmud Study In Israel

Sunday, February 02, 2020

"I never thought I would live to see this day," said one of the women participating in a recent celebration in Jerusalem.

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'Like A Prisoner Being Let Free': Israel-Hamas Truce Lends Hope To Gaza's Jobless

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Even before President Trump's peace plan comes to light, an informal arrangement between Israeli and Hamas leaders eased some restrictions on travel and trade out of Gaza.

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Disputes Cast A Shadow Over Auschwitz Liberation Anniversary

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Israel is hosting dozens of world leaders on Thursday to mark 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, but battles over history and anti-semitism are overshadowing an event about the past.

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Israel-Hamas Aim To Reduce Hostilities As Gaza Restraints Eased

Monday, January 20, 2020

Israel and Hamas are negotiating to pause violence and ease up pressure in the Gaza Strip, allowing thousands of workers to go into Israel and the exports of some food.

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The 'Losing Lawyer' In Israel Who Defends Palestinians Charged With Violence

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Lea Tsemel, 75, has lost case after case for decades and has received death threats as a Jew representing Arabs. Her notoriety in Israel has grown since last year's release of a documentary about her.

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An Opening Between Israel And Gaza — For Now

Monday, January 13, 2020

Israel and Hamas are taking initial steps toward an agreement to calm hostilities — and it's allowing thousands of Palestinians from Gaza to go work in Israel daily.

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Oscar-Shortlisted Israeli Documentary 'Advocate' Faces Backlash

Sunday, January 12, 2020

A documentary about an Israeli lawyer who defends Palestinians has caused controversy in Israel — and the story takes a surprising turn just before the credits roll.

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Global Reactions To Soleimani Killing

Saturday, January 04, 2020

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with NPR correspondents Deb Amos, Eleanor Beardsley and Daniel Estrin about the global reactions to the targeted killing of Qassem Soleimani by the United States.

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Israelis Wonder If Iran Will Avenge Soleimani Killing By Attacking Israel

Friday, January 03, 2020

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the U.S. airstrike on Iran's most prominent general. But his country is bracing for possible reprisals.

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