Daniel Estrin

NPR

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Israel Passes Law Preventing Police From Announcing Indictment Recommendations

Friday, December 29, 2017

Israeli parliament passed a law making it harder for police to disclose when they recommend indictments of top officials. It comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is being investigated by police.

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Trump's Jerusalem Decision Cast A Cloud Over Bethlehem's Holiday Season

Monday, December 25, 2017

Christian Palestinians in the West Bank city face a time of uncertainty and bitterness over President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

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Politics Dampen Christmas Festivities In Bethlehem

Monday, December 25, 2017

Many people have canceled visits to what is considered the birthplace of Jesus amid violent clashes. Politics have seeped in to the holiday and activities have been limited to religious ceremonies.

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Christmas In Bethlehem: Trump Declaration Fuels Clashes In The West Bank

Sunday, December 24, 2017

The festive annual Christmas celebration in the West Bank city of Bethlehem is clouded this year by concerns about the Palestinians future — and criticism of the Trump administration.

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U.N. Draft Resolution Criticizes Decision To Move U.S. Embassy To Jerusalem

Thursday, December 21, 2017

The U.N. General Assembly votes Thursday on a censure of the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley warns the U.S. will be "taking names" of the countries that vote in favor of the resolution.

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More Violence In Jerusalem After U.S. Recognizes City As Capital

Friday, December 08, 2017

Demonstrations and clashes broke out around the West Bank and Gaza two days President Trump's announced Wednesday that the U.S. recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

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Protests In West Bank And Gaza Over Trump's Jerusalem Decision

Friday, December 08, 2017

As the weekend begins in Jerusalem, the region is bracing for protests in reaction to President Trump's change in U.S. policy.

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News Brief: 3 Members Of Congress Out In One Week, California Fires, Jerusalem

Friday, December 08, 2017

Republican Rep. Trent Franks is the third member of Congress to announce his resignation in a week. Also, we have the latest on fires in California and the situation in Jerusalem.

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Violence In Jerusalem Follows Trump's Decision To Recognize City As Israel's Capital

Thursday, December 07, 2017

Palestinians demonstrated and clashed with Israeli troops in protest of President Trump's declaring the U.S. recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital. But mostly they're considering their next steps.

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News Brief: Jerusalem Reaction, Franken To Resign, California Fires

Thursday, December 07, 2017

Following sexual harassment allegations, Sen. Al Franken is expected to resign Thursday. Also, we have reaction to President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

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Palestinians Say Trump's Decision Means U.S. Can't Broker Peace Process

Thursday, December 07, 2017

They say he's taken Israel's side. Hamas is calling for a new uprising after the U.S. recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

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Reactions From Israel To Trump's Decision To Recognize Jerusalem As Country's Capital

Wednesday, December 06, 2017

President Trump has announced a reversal of long-standing U.S. policy to declare that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. Palestinians object that the city's status is the subject of negotiations and the U.S. is no longer a fit mediator.

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News Brief: Trump To Call Jerusalem Israel's Capital, Endorses Roy Moore

Wednesday, December 06, 2017

President Trump is planning to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, which has big repercussions in the Middle East. Also, Trump endorsed Roy Moore, who faces sexual assault allegations.

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Israelis And Palestinians Respond To Trump's Jerusalem Recognition

Wednesday, December 06, 2017

President Trump plans to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, overturning decades of U.S. foreign policy.

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Trump Considers Moving The U.S. Embassy In Israel To Jerusalem

Sunday, December 03, 2017

The Trump administration will make a decision this week on whether to keep the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv or move it to Jerusalem. The outcome of that decision could have major international implications.

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Animal Carcasses In Israel May Reveal Climate Change Clues

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Researchers in Israel are collecting dead animals to stock a collection showing how climate change affects different species. Some will be stuffed and kept in a museum that resembles Noah's Ark.

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U.S. Says PLO Office Must Close After Palestinians Call To Prosecute Israel

Saturday, November 18, 2017

A U.S. State Department official announced that the Palestinian diplomatic mission in Washington, D.C., must shut down, saying the Palestinians violated U.S. law by calling on the International Criminal Court to prosecute Israel authorities.

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Rival Palestinian Groups Hamas, Fatah Reach Deal Over Control Of Gaza

Thursday, October 12, 2017

If the Egyptian-brokered deal succeeds, the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza will be reunited under one leadership for the first time since Hamas wrested control of Gaza 10 years ago.

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As The Clock Approaches Midnight, Jerusalem Whirrs With Prayer

Thursday, September 28, 2017

In Jerusalem, devout Jews recite special all-night prayers ahead of Yom Kippur. And non-religious Israelis flock to the city on guided tours to get a taste of the experience.

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Netanyahu's Son Yair Stirs Up Controversy With Anti-Semitic Cartoon

Monday, September 11, 2017

Political leaders and commentators in Israel are criticizing the eldest son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who posted a meme with anti-Semitic images to social media.

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