Daniel Estrin
Stories
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A closer look at Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's consequential year
It's been a year for Israel's Netanyahu. He's prosecuted the deadliest war since Israel's creation and become the first sitting prime minister to face trial in a long running corruption investigation.
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October Israeli strike in Gaza was much deadlier than reported, according to testimony
The U.S. says it has not received answers from Israel about an October strike in Gaza. A list of the dead, compiled by survivors and provided to NPR, indicate this strike was deadlier than reported.
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A snapshot of a year spent reporting and living through war, from NPR's producer in Gaza
NPR's producer in Gaza, Anas Baba, reflects on his year of reporting on the war and living through it.
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Politics chat: What to expect from the 119th Congress ahead of kickoff
A new Congress starts this week, with questions about whether House Speaker Mike Johnson can stay in his job and if GOP in-fighting will be an obstacle as the new Trump administration kicks off.
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2024 saw one of the slowest housing markets in 30 years. What will 2025 bring?
Housing has become one of the country's thorniest issues. We take a look back at the year, and at what 2025 may bring.
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Plane crashes and catches fire during landing in South Korea, killing at least 179
A plane carrying 181 people crashed during landing and caught fire in Muan, South Korea, killing most of its passengers. It had issued a Mayday prior to the crash.
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Kate Kennedy's new book tracking 4 cellists is part-detective story, part-memoir
Kate Kennedy tells the tales of 4 cellists and their missing instruments in her new book, "Cello." She talks about them with NPR's Daniel Estrin, who's also a cellist.
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Two Israeli soldiers reflect on a year on the frontlines in Gaza
Two Israeli soldiers who served in the war in Gaza this year speak to NPR about how they are wrestling with what they witnessed.
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2024 saw new Arabic and Hebrew music released in the shadow of war
An Israeli music critic and a Palestinian musician share some songs — in Hebrew and Arabic — released in this year of war.
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Syrian official makes peace overture to Israel. What's the regional impact?
The governor of Damascus faced major backlash in the Arab world for his comments about making peace with Israel. But what do Israelis and Syrians want?
