Daniel Estrin
Stories
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Politics
The messaging from Ukrainian officials is that a Russian invasion isn't imminent
Ukrainian officials are downplaying the threat of an imminent Russian invasion in their messaging to the public, even as the United States delivers more Javelin missiles to Kyiv.
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World
Netanyahu in talks to reach plea bargain in corruption trial
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who's on trial for corruption, is in talks to reach a plea bargain. If it goes forward, it could force Netanyahu to take a break from politics.
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National
Elderly Palestinian American man found dead after being detained by Israeli troops
An elderly Palestinian American died shortly after being detained by Israeli forces, prompting an investigation of his treatment.
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National
A look at how other parts of the world are dealing with omicron
The World Health Organization predicts "a tsunami of cases" as the omicron variant fuels a surge of COVID infections. More than a million cases a being reported globally every day around the world.
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For a 2nd Christmas in a row, the Holy Land will be closed to visitors due to COVID
A Palestinian who gives tours of Bethlehem, and the different meanings it holds for different people, reflects on another subdued Christmas in the West Bank city.
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Global Health
Israel takes action to control the spread of the omicron variant
Israel is banning its citizens from traveling to the U.S. and dozens of other countries, hoping to control the newest coronavirus variant, and allow Israel to avoid shutting down the economy.
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Palestinian dissidents rally against corruption in the Palestinian Authority
Palestinian dissidents are rallying against corruption in the Palestinian Authority and the death of a prominent dissident this summer.
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Health
Deep breathing helps kids ease 'Gaza trauma'
It's difficult to treat Gazans, said psychologist Ismael Ahel. "We can't just deal with the first trauma or the second trauma. It's a complexity of trauma." And children are deeply affected.
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Israel moves ahead with settlements in sensitive locations surrounding Jerusalem
Some projects had been on hold for years because of objections from the U.S. and European countries, which believe construction could complicate the possibility of an independent Palestinian state.
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Food
Massive Byzantine-era winery discovered in Israel
Winepresses, warehouses and kilns were uncovered by archaeologists who believe the winery once produced a fine white wine.