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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
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Palestinians use recycling as Israel's restrictions trigger a trash crisisEleanor Beardsley | May 27, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC
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Prospects fade for imminent end to Iran war as attacks restartJane Arraf | May 26, 2026, 1:32 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
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Kuwait says Iran attacked an island where China is helping to build a portThe Associated Press | May 12, 2026, 9:15 AM UTC
Israeli settlers force Palestinian family to exhume and rebury their father
The relatives of Hussein Asasa described to NPR how they were forced to exhume and rebury their father when Israeli settlers interfered with his grave.
Ruth Sherlock, Nuha Musleh | May 10, 2026, 11:26 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
Mirroring Gaza, Israel is destroying towns and villages in southern Lebanon
In southern Lebanon, towns near the border with Israel have been largely destroyed by Israeli demolitions and strikes. Israel says it has been attacking Hezbollah infrastructure, but civilian infrastructure has also been significantly affected.
Kat Lonsdorf, Jawad Rizkallah | Apr 30, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Deadlock over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts
Two months after the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran started the war, peace talks are on hold, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran's nuclear program as the two main points of contention.
NPR Staff | Apr 28, 2026, 10:59 AM UTC
Iran's flurry of diplomacy continues in Russia, as Trump reviews Iran's latest proposal
Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday, after a whirlwind weekend of diplomacy, seeking to gain political leverage and foreign backing as peace talks with the U.S. remain on hold.
NPR Staff | Apr 27, 2026, 11:32 AM UTC
