Daniel Estrin

NPR

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Gaza Border Violence Subsides As Palestinians Mourn

Saturday, March 31, 2018

At least 16 Palestinians were killed and more than 1,000 injured in Gaza on Friday. It was the single deadliest day in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since 2014.

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Israel, Palestinians Debate Use Of Force Over Deadly Friday Demonstrations

Saturday, March 31, 2018

The Palestinian Health Ministry said 758 Palestinians were hit by live Israeli fire. Israeli military spokesman Brig. Gen. Ronen Manelis said claims of hundreds of injuries was a "complete lie."

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At Least 15 Palestinians Killed By Israeli Troops In Clashes

Saturday, March 31, 2018

Recent violence highlights what's been the descending situation in the crowded Gaza Strip.

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16 Palestinians Killed, Hundreds More Wounded In Violence Near Gaza Border

Friday, March 30, 2018

Several Palestinians were killed and hundreds injured by Israeli forces in protests near the border fence between Gaza and Israel. The region awaits to see if the violence will spiral.

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Congress Cutting Aid To Palestinians Over Controversial Stipend Practice

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

As part of the spending package that President Trump signed last week is a law that cuts aid to Palestinians because of a controversial practice in which the Palestinian Authority pays stipends to the families of people who've committed attacks on Israelis and are dead or in jail.

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Elgar's 'Enigma' Still Keeps Music Detectives Busy

Thursday, March 15, 2018

When Edward Elgar debuted what came to be called his "Enigma Variations" in 1899, he left tantalizing clues in the score about a mystery contained in the music.

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While Under Scrutiny, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Visits White House

Monday, March 05, 2018

As corruption investigations against him intensify at home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump in Washington, D.C. and touted their close relationship.

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu To Visit Trump For The 5th Time

Monday, March 05, 2018

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump boast of their strong relationship. They share something else — both are under legal scrutiny.

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As Scandals Swirl At Home, Netanyahu Visits U.S. To Talk Iran, Embassy Move With Trump

Sunday, March 04, 2018

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the U.S. this week for the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee policy conference. The trip comes amid a corruption investigation in Israel.

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Israel Gives African Asylum-Seekers A Choice: Deportation Or Jail

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Israel's plan to force African migrant men to choose between voluntarily leaving — with a $3,500 stipend — or be deported or jailed has sparked a backlash.

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News Brief: Rob Porter Scandal, Future Russian Interference, Netanyahu Investigated

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

The FBI director said the agency completed its investigation of Rob Porter in July, contradicting the White House. Also, intelligence officials warn of more Russian election interference.

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Israeli Police Call For Netanyahu's Indictment

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Israeli police have recommended that prosecutors indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges. He denies the allegations and vows to stay in office.

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Israeli Police Recommend Corruption Charges Against Prime Minister Netanyahu

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Israeli police announced that they're recommending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu face charges for corruption. Prosecutors will now decide whether to file a case, but Netanyahu says the police are biased against him.

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Trial Set To Start For Young Palestinian Activist Who Struck An Israeli Soldier

Monday, February 12, 2018

A high profile trial begins on Tuesday in an Israeli military court. The defendant is a Palestinian teenager from the West Bank seen on video slapping and kicking Israeli soldiers. She's being portrayed as a symbol on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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U.N. Compiles List Of Companies That Profit From Israeli Settlements

Thursday, February 01, 2018

The human rights office at the U.N. says it has list of about 200 global companies that do business in Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The U.S. and Israel don't want the list published.

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Israel Calls Out Poland On Proposed Holocaust Law

Monday, January 29, 2018

Poland is pushing through a bill that will make it illegal to blame the country for atrocities committed during World War Two. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says this sounds like Holocaust denial.

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African Refugees In Israel Face Deportation

Saturday, January 27, 2018

Tens of thousands of Africans have migrated to Israel in the last decade. Now many of them are facing deportation, which has sparked an outcry from some corners in Israel.

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Vice President Pence Stops In Israel On His Middle East Tour

Monday, January 22, 2018

Mike Pence held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Palestinians refuse to meet with Pence to protest President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

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Israel Bans Activities In Jerusalem Connected To Palestinian Authority Government

Friday, January 19, 2018

Palestinians still have aspirations for a capital in part Jerusalem. National political institutions could strengthen Palestinian claims in the city, but for decades Israel has worked to limit those.

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Trump Threatens To Withhold Aid To Palestinians

Wednesday, January 03, 2018

Palestinians are facing uncertainty about whether they will receive American aid money, after President Trump suggested in a tweet that he may withhold payments.

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