Daniel Estrin
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Polls Have Closed In Israel — Here's What The Country's Election Day Shows So Far
Right-wing voters appear to be the key as Israel elects a new parliament. A retired general is trying to win some over as he seeks to oust longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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After A Decade Of Netanyahu, Hopes Fade For A Palestinian State
In one of his last campaign moves, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a far-right pledge: If re-elected, he would annex Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank.
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What To Know About Israel's Elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dogged by corruption allegations but could be re-elected as the country votes Tuesday. His main challenger is a retired general promising clean government.
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How Israel Has Changed Under Netanyahu
A decade ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly backed a Palestinian state. Now as Israel heads to elections, he has campaigned on his opposition to one.
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How Israeli Attitudes Toward Democracy Have Changed Under Benjamin Netanyahu
Under 10 years of Benjamin Netanyahu Israel's democracy has been put to the test in new ways — with new laws declaring Israel a Jewish state and making work tougher for left-wing advocates.
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Israel Strikes Hamas Targets In Gaza After Rocket Attack Injures 7 People
Explosions rang out in the Gaza strip after Israel's military struck Hamas targets in retaliation for a rocket fired from Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu cut short a Washington trip and returned home.
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Israel Says The Hamas Militant Group In Gaza Launched A Rocket At Israel
A rocket launched from Gaza toward central Israel injured seven people and prompted Israel's prime minister to cut short a trip to Washington, D.C. Before leaving, he met with President Trump.
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Trump Says U.S. Will Recognize Israeli Sovereignty Over The Golan Heights
President Trump has tweeted that the U.S. will recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
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In Gaza, Hamas Cracks Down On Palestinians Protesting Newly Imposed Taxes
Faced with unusual protests about bad public services, Hamas has cracked down with widespread arrests in the Gaza Strip.
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Palestinian Leaders Angered As U.S. Moves Main Diplomatic Mission
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.