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Israel says it's close to mission accomplished in southern Lebanon

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Israel says it's close to mission accomplished in southern Lebanon Israeli officials say they're closer to declaring "mission accomplished" in southern Lebanon. That mission is to push the Hezbollah militia away from Israel's border so tens of thousands of Israelis can return home to the area safely. DANIEL ESTRIN, BYLINE: I climbed to the top of an Israeli military outpost …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Israeli military examining if Hamas leader was killed in Gaza operation

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Israeli military examining if Hamas leader was killed in Gaza operation LEILA FADEL, HOST: The Israeli military says it's checking the possibility that its troops have killed the leader of Hamas in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. ESTRIN: Well, the Israeli military has said that three militants were killed in a building and that authorities are looking into whether one of them …

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11 months ago

In Israel, anger at Netanyahu is getting louder

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In Israel, anger at Netanyahu is getting louder Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he'll face questions about responsibility for Palestinian deaths when the war is over, but there are signs that that reckoning is already approaching. ESTRIN: And he also questioned Netanyahu's military strategy in Gaza and whether it's truly possible to eliminate Hamas. ESTRIN: You know, the Biden …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Israel's protests start again after prime minister tries to weaken judiciary

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Israel's protests start again after prime minister tries to weaken judiciary The Israeli prime minister's move to take up measures that weaken the judicial system have revived Israel's democracy protests, where the move is seen as a threat to democracy. DANIEL ESTRIN, BYLINE: Overnight, Israel's parliament gave initial approval to a bill that would take away one of the court's …

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1 year, 8 months ago

While Israel is in turmoil, tonight it marks its 75th Independence Day

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While Israel is in turmoil, tonight it marks its 75th Independence Day As Israel marks the 75th anniversary of its founding, the country is consumed by protests and debates over its unresolved identity. ESTRIN: I met the Carmeli family on their porch in their kibbutz, one of the communal villages founded in Israel's early years by secular Jews. K CARMELI: …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Protests against Israel's government took a turn when police used force

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Protests against Israel's government took a turn when police used force Israeli police broke up protests by Israelis who blocked roads to oppose government plans to weaken the judiciary. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu compared the protesters to West Bank rioters. Netanyahu is defending his comparison of the West Bank settlers who went on a rampage earlier this week and yesterday's …

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2 years, 10 months ago

In a twist of fate, a family straddles the Russia-Ukraine conflict

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In a twist of fate, a family straddles the Russia-Ukraine conflict Enlarge this image toggle caption Olena Lysenko for NPR Olena Lysenko for NPR KYIV, Ukraine — In 1912, my great-grandfather Jacob Estrin said goodbye to his family in Ukraine, landed at Ellis Island, and eight days later, the Titanic sank. Enlarge this image toggle caption Daniel Estrin/NPR Daniel Estrin/NPR …

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3 years, 7 months ago

22 Members Of One Family Killed In Gaza

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22 Members Of One Family Killed In Gaza LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: We've heard the numbers this past week - 12 killed in Israel, more than 240 killed in Gaza. NPR's Daniel Estrin is in Gaza and met one extended family who lost more than any other, and they are left with questions. DANIEL ESTRIN, BYLINE: Many people from around Gaza …

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3 years, 7 months ago

The Possible Eviction Of Palestinians In East Jerusalem Was A Spark For Conflict

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The Possible Eviction Of Palestinians In East Jerusalem Was A Spark For Conflict The move by Israeli settlers to evict Palestinian families from the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah was one of the sparks for the fighting between Israel and Hamas. The current conflict might be coming to an end after 11 days with announcements of a cease-fire tonight, but it …

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3 years, 8 months ago

How Israel Persuaded Reluctant Ultra-Orthodox Jews To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

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How Israel Persuaded Reluctant Ultra-Orthodox Jews To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Enlarge this image toggle caption Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Editor's note: The fight against disinformation has become a facet of nearly every story NPR international correspondents cover, from vaccine hesitancy to authoritarian governments spreading lies. He's an ultra-Orthodox public relations consultant …

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3 years, 9 months ago

The Outcome Of Israel's Latest Election Remains Uncertain

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The Outcome Of Israel's Latest Election Remains Uncertain With nearly all the votes counted, there appears to be enough for analysts to conclude that Prime Minister Netanyahu could struggle to form the majority coalition he needs to win another term. About 90% of the votes are counted enough for analysts to conclude that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could struggle to …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Mostly Absent In Israeli Election Campaign

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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Mostly Absent In Israeli Election Campaign The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is barely an issue in the upcoming Israeli elections, which are a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. From the West Bank, NPR's Daniel Estrin reports that one of the big issues facing the country, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, is not a major issue on the ballot. DANIEL ESTRIN, …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Israelis Suspect Country's Reopening Is Connected To Upcoming Election

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Israelis Suspect Country's Reopening Is Connected To Upcoming Election With much of its population vaccinated, Israel has reopened many elements of its economy. But many Israelis think this reopening is temporary and connected to upcoming elections this month. ESTRIN: This week, the country lifted many travel restrictions to allow Israelis to come home and vote because the country doesn't allow …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Israel's Prime Minister May Benefit From A Rift Over LGBTQ Rights

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Israel's Prime Minister May Benefit From A Rift Over LGBTQ Rights With elections later this month, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is courting votes among Israel's Palestinian citizens after a controversy over LGBTQ rights. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Palestinian citizens of Israel, a fifth of the population, are usually opposed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. DANIEL ESTRIN, BYLINE: Gay Palestinian dancer Ayman …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Israel Begins Phased Reopening To Citizens With Proof Of 2 COVID-19 Shots

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Israel Begins Phased Reopening To Citizens With Proof Of 2 COVID-19 Shots Israel has vaccinated more of its population than any other country and this week it started opening places like gyms and the theater to people with both shots — but they have to prove it. NPR's Daniel Estrin reports that includes places like gyms and the theater. DANIEL …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Israel Begins Phased Reopening To Citizens With Proof Of 2 COVID-19 Shots

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Israel Begins Phased Reopening To Citizens With Proof Of 2 COVID-19 Shots Israel has vaccinated more of its population than any other country and this week it started opening places like gyms and the theater to people with both shots — but they have to prove it. NPR's Daniel Estrin reports that includes places like gyms and the theater. DANIEL …

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3 years, 11 months ago

As Israelis Flock To UAE, They See A New Precedent: Peace Deals Without Giving Ground

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As Israelis Flock To UAE, They See A New Precedent: Peace Deals Without Giving Ground Enlarge this image toggle caption Christopher Pike for NPR Christopher Pike for NPR Israelis are visiting Dubai in the tens of thousands. Enlarge this image toggle caption Christopher Pike for NPR Christopher Pike for NPR This new view is inspired by an alternative peace doctrine …

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4 years, 3 months ago

Israel And United Arab Emirates Residents React To Their Countries' Opened Relations

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Israel And United Arab Emirates Residents React To Their Countries' Opened Relations Israelis and Emiratis are publicly celebrating and making travel plans as their two countries plan to open normal relations. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: What could normalized relations look like between Israel and the United Arab Emirates? ESTRIN: The only ones who don't get what they want from the deal …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Israel To Clarify Its Plans For Annexing Occupied West Bank Lands

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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. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: The Israeli government has set a July 1 target date to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. Trump's Mideast peace proposal says Israel may annex parts of the occupied West Bank, lands …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Netanyahu Plans To Annex Parts Of The West Bank. Many Israeli Settlers Want It All

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Netanyahu Plans To Annex Parts Of The West Bank. Many Israeli Settlers Want It All Enlarge this image toggle caption Abbas Momani/AFP via Getty Images Abbas Momani/AFP via Getty Images The last time David Deutsch visited the Tomb of the Patriarchs in the West Bank, it was to ask God to cure him of cancer. Religious Jewish settlers like Deutsch …

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Israel says it's close to mission accomplished in southern Lebanon

Israeli military examining if Hamas leader was killed in Gaza operation

In Israel, anger at Netanyahu is getting louder

Israel's protests start again after prime minister tries to weaken judiciary

While Israel is in turmoil, tonight it marks its 75th Independence Day

Protests against Israel's government took a turn when police used force

In a twist of fate, a family straddles the Russia-Ukraine conflict

22 Members Of One Family Killed In Gaza

The Possible Eviction Of Palestinians In East Jerusalem Was A Spark For Conflict

How Israel Persuaded Reluctant Ultra-Orthodox Jews To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

The Outcome Of Israel's Latest Election Remains Uncertain

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Mostly Absent In Israeli Election Campaign

Israelis Suspect Country's Reopening Is Connected To Upcoming Election

Israel's Prime Minister May Benefit From A Rift Over LGBTQ Rights

Israel Begins Phased Reopening To Citizens With Proof Of 2 COVID-19 Shots

Israel Begins Phased Reopening To Citizens With Proof Of 2 COVID-19 Shots

As Israelis Flock To UAE, They See A New Precedent: Peace Deals Without Giving Ground

Israel And United Arab Emirates Residents React To Their Countries' Opened Relations

Israel To Clarify Its Plans For Annexing Occupied West Bank Lands

Netanyahu Plans To Annex Parts Of The West Bank. Many Israeli Settlers Want It All