Daniel Estrin
Stories
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Israel launches airstrikes on the Syrian capital of Damascus
Israel launched airstrikes Wednesday on Syria's capital of Damascus, saying it targeted the Syrian military headquarters and near the presidential palace in response to attacks on the Druze minority.This segment originally aired Aug. 16, 2025.
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Stampede at food distribution site in Gaza leaves about 20 dead
A stampede in Gaza left around 20 people dead as they were rushing to collect food at a U.S.- and Israeli-backed food distribution site.
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Israel strikes Syria's capital Damascus, pledging to defend Druze minorities
Israel said it struck military targets in Syria's capital to intervene after Syrian and Bedouin fighting against the Druze in southeastern Syria.
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Many Israelis are increasingly eager to see war in Gaza end
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has left the U.S. after meeting President Trump, but with no breakthrough on a Gaza ceasefire. And many Israelis are increasingly eager to see the 21-month war end.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet President Trump Monday
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is scheduled to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday, when they are expected to discuss a possible ceasefire in Gaza.
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The deadly risk of trying to reach food in Gaza
An NPR journalist in Gaza describes his experience seeking food from a site run by private American contractors, facing Israeli military fire, crowds fighting for rations, and masked thieves.
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The deadly risk of trying to reach food in Gaza
An NPR journalist in Gaza describes his experience seeking food from a site run by private American contractors, facing Israeli military fire, crowds fighting for rations, and masked thieves.
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Israel reopens as truce holds
The Israel-Iran ceasefire that President Trump brokered is holding, for now. Here's what it's like in Israel, as the country opens back up without fear of Iran's missiles.
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Israel was once deterred from striking Iran. Now Netanyahu takes a victory lap
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wanted to attack Iran for decades, but the U.S. and his own security chiefs deterred him. Now he's basking in the moment.
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A announced ceasefire between Israel and Iran remains uncertain
President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Monday. But despite separate statements from the two countries saying they agreed to a truce, reports persisted of further airstrikes.
