Daniel Estrin appears in the following:
In Gaza, Hamas Cracks Down On Palestinians Protesting Newly Imposed Taxes
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Faced with unusual protests about bad public services, Hamas has cracked down with widespread arrests in the Gaza Strip.
Flurry Of News Could Affect Israel's Elections Next Month
Monday, March 18, 2019
Three weeks before elections, Israel's high court banned a far-right candidate. There was also violence between Israelis and Palestinians, and unusual unrest in Gaza.
Netanyahu Says Israel Is 'Nation-State Of The Jewish People And Them Alone'
Monday, March 11, 2019
The remark made less than a month before Israeli legislative elections prompted many people — including Israel's president and the star of Wonder Woman — to defend Israel's Palestinian Arab minority.
Warsaw Gets Trendy
Saturday, March 09, 2019
Warsaw once had a reputation for being a gloomy communist city. Today the Polish capital is rapidly developing, with skyscrapers, vegan restaurants and a budding video game industry.
Thousands Of Israelis Now Call Berlin Home And Make Their Cultural Mark
Thursday, March 07, 2019
Berlin's buzzing food scene, its fine cultural offerings and its real estate boom all have the imprint of the city's burgeoning Israeli community.
Palestinian Leaders Angered As U.S. Moves Main Diplomatic Mission
Monday, March 04, 2019
In another blow to the Palestinians, the U.S. has folded the diplomatic mission to them into the U.S. embassy to Israel — which is run by a strongly pro-Israel ambassador.
As U.S. Jerusalem Consulate Shuts, Pro-Israel Envoy Takes On Palestinian Relations
Friday, March 01, 2019
The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem long served as a key diplomatic line to the Palestinian Authority. Now the U.S. is downgrading the mission and merging it with the Embassy to Israel.
Israeli Attorney General Prepares To Indict Netanyahu
Friday, March 01, 2019
Israel's attorney general is preparing a corruption indictment against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Charges could take months but the move casts new doubt on Netanyahu's re-election bid.
Israel's Attorney General Moves To Indict Netanyahu On Corruption Charges
Thursday, February 28, 2019
It's a major blow to the long-serving prime minister, who faces charges that include bribery. However, he still has a chance to hold off any indictment during a court hearing.
In Germany, The Trains Suffer From Punctuality Problems
Sunday, February 24, 2019
It's a cliché that in Germany the trains always run on time. But while that might have been true in the past, it seems it's not true anymore.
Former Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni Announces Retirement From Politics
Monday, February 18, 2019
Former Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni announced her retirement from politics on Monday. Livni also served as Israel's chief peace negotiator.
Munich Security Conference Reveals A Growing Rift Between U.S. And Its Allies
Saturday, February 16, 2019
German Chancellor Angela Merkel received a standing ovation for a speech that critiqued U.S. foreign policy. Meanwhile, U.S. Vice President Pence defended U.S. global leadership.
There's A Growing Divide Between The U.S. And Its European Allies On Iran
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Warsaw to attend a conference on peace prospects in the Middle East.
Qatar Changes Plan, Decides To Use Money For Humanitarian Aid In Gaza, Not Hamas
Monday, February 04, 2019
Israel has been allowing Qatar to supply money to the Hamas-run government in the Gaza Strip. The practice caused controversy among Israelis and Palestinians and is now being changed.
U.S. Ends Funding For Palestinian Security Forces That Counter Militants
Friday, February 01, 2019
The U.S. is ceasing aid to the Palestinians as a new anti-terror law takes effect Friday but will continue efforts to coordinate between Palestinians and Israelis.
Israel Conducts Strikes Against Iranian Targets In Syria
Monday, January 21, 2019
Israel struck Iranian military targets in Syria, killing at least 11 people. The Israeli military's admission broke precedent, as its spokespersons have avoided revealing military activities in Syria.
Palestinian School And Sewage Projects Unfinished As U.S. Cuts Final Bit Of Aid
Thursday, January 17, 2019
The White House has blocked efforts to finish U.S.-funded infrastructure projects in the West Bank and Gaza before a Feb. 1 aid cutoff date.
Arrest Of 5 Youth In The West Bank Causes Uproar In Jewish Settler Community
Tuesday, January 08, 2019
Israel's arrest of five settler youths for the killing of a Palestinian woman has angered right-wing groups and left Palestinians feeling like justice won't be reached.
As U.S. Tolerates Israeli Settlements, More Homes Are Planned For The West Bank
Friday, January 04, 2019
An Israeli anti-settlement group says plans for more homes on occupied territory in the West Bank have increased dramatically during the Trump administration compared to the Obama administration.
Desperation In Gaza, Where Over Half Of Work Force Is Unemployed
Saturday, December 29, 2018
With an unemployment rate now estimated at more than 50 percent, people in Gaza are desperate for work. An unemployment office faces large crowds when jobs are announced.