Daniel Estrin
Stories
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Israel says it recovered the bodies of 2 U.S.-Israeli hostages
The bodies of Judi Weinstein Haggai, 70, an Israeli who held U.S. and Canadian citizenship, and her husband, Gad Haggai, 72, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, were recovered, the country's military said.
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A new Gaza food distribution site erupted into chaos and violence this weekend
Reports of deadly shootings by the Israeli military close to a new food distribution site in Gaza are coming under heavy criticism from the U.S.-backed group distributing the food.
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The latest on the Gaza ceasefire proposal
The latest flurry of activity between Israel and Hamas over a possible ceasefire is still far from a done deal. Meanwhile, not enough aid is getting in to Gaza as a murky plan by U.S. contractors continues its chaotic rollout.
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U.S.-backed group faces criticism as it begins bringing food to Gaza
A new group backed by the U.S. is beginning to bring food to Gaza. But it is facing growing criticism, and the group's own director has resigned, saying the program is not humanitarian.
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Mass displacement in Gaza as Israel increases airstrikes
Palestinians have been massively displaced from areas of Gaza under a new Israeli military effort. Many have ended up in Gaza City where families are pitching tents near a once-picturesque seaport.
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U.S. Ambassador Huckabee is 'outraged' at European leaders for condemning Israel
In an interview with NPR, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said the U.K., Canada and France were "blaming the wrong perpetrator," and that Hamas is responsible for the suffering in Gaza.
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New ceasefire talks are underway between Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas have entered the most substantive negotiations in months. The movement in a possible ceasefire comes amid intense Israeli airstrikes that have killed on average more than 100 Palestinians a day in the past 5 days.
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Yuval Raphael, a Hamas attack survivor, is representing Israel at Eurovision
A survivor of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on a music festival is representing Israel at the Eurovision song competition as critics decry Israel's actions in Gaza.
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Trump announces major Middle East foreign policy moves — many sidestepping Israel
When President Trump announced his decision to lift sanctions from Syria, Israelis couldn't believe it. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had asked Trump not to lift sanctions, media widely reported.
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10 weeks into Israel's aid blockade in Gaza, desperate families grind lentils for flour
Nearly 10 weeks into Israel's blockade, families in Gaza are desperate for flour. They've begun grinding up lentils and beans to add to the meager flour they have to make bread.
