Daniel Estrin
Stories
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World
COVID-19 Cases Spike In Brazil, Israel, Sweden
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with reporters in Sweden, Brazil and Israel to hear about how those countries are currently experiencing the coronavirus pandemic.
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Israel To Clarify Its Plans For Annexing Occupied West Bank Lands
Israel is expected to clarify its plans for annexing occupied West Bank. EU says Israel would face repercussions if it annexes, and Arab allies say their warming ties with Israel would be affected.
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Besides Palestinians, Israelis Have Qualms About West Bank Annexation Plans
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan to annex parts of the West Bank is getting pushback — not just from Palestinians under occupation — but, unexpectedly, from right-wing Jewish settlers.
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Israeli Voters Protest After Center-Left Candidates Partner With Netanyahu
As Israel moves to form a new government, many center-left politicians are breaking their promises to voters and joining a coalition with right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Netanyahu To Remain Israel's Prime Minister In Deal With Election Rival
After three inconclusive elections over the past 12 months, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu manages to negotiate another 18 months in office as the coronavirus pushes aside political wrangling.
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Health
Coronavirus Is Changing The Rituals Of Death For Many Religions
The virus is upending burial traditions across cultures, from the washing of the body of a loved one in Iraq to the gathering of mourners in Israel.
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In Some Countries, Coronavirus Has Sparked An Authoritarian Power Grab
The leaders of Hungary, Israel and the Philippines have exploited the coronavirus crisis to consolidate their hold on power and weaken institutions that could curb them.
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Coronavirus Spreads Through Israeli, Palestinian Communities
Gaza braces for onset of coronavirus cases. West Bank's early restrictions may have staved off a crisis. And, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is self-quarantined and will be named prime minister again.
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Israel's Election: What Comes Next As Netanyahu Rises Just Short Of A Majority
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
Israelis voted for the third time in a year as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu struggles to win a fourth straight term in office.