Stories by Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin
International Correspondent, Jerusalem
By Daniel Estrin
Orthodox Jewish women in Israel may now take a rabbinic exam, like men
Daniel Estrin | May 28, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC
Until now, only Orthodox Jewish men in Israel have been allowed to take exams to become rabbis. After a long campaign, women can now also take the test - but still can't become rabbis

By Daniel Estrin
Netanyahu is accused of appointing loyalists to lead Israeli intelligences agenciesDaniel Estrin | May 21, 2026, 9:23 PM UTC

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Palestinians drop bid for a senior U.N. role after U.S. pressureDaniel Estrin | May 21, 2026, 6:49 PM UTC

By Daniel Estrin
The U.S. threatens to revoke the Palestinian U.N. ambassador's visaDaniel Estrin | May 20, 2026, 6:58 PM UTC

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Israel's government is expected to collapse over ultra-Orthodox military draftDaniel Estrin | May 12, 2026, 6:43 PM UTC

Ex-spy who sold U.S. secrets to Israel says he's sorry, and will run for parliament
Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. intelligence analyst who served 30 years for spying for Israel, says he will run in upcoming Israeli elections.
Daniel Estrin | May 7, 2026, 8:40 AM UTC

A complex set of negotiations to end Israel's overlapping wars
Israel has agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon, part of a complex web of Mideast negotiations, from Iran to Gaza.
Daniel Estrin | Apr 16, 2026, 4:27 PM UTC
Israel and Lebanon agree to start peace negotiations after rare talks in D.C.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the talks were meant to lay out a framework for lasting peace and to bring an end to Hezbollah's influence in the region.




