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An Israeli protester places a sticker on a banner showing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a demonstration outside the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem on June 5. The Hebrew reads: "You failed" and "Leave."

World News

Assessing Benjamin Netanyahu's 12 Uninterrupted Years In Power

3:48pm June 13, 2021

by NPR Staff

The Israeli prime minister leaves office with a legacy that includes economic prosperity, a growing partisan divide in the U.S. over support for Israel and the unresolved conflict with Palestinians.

A March 21 attack by the Assad regime forces and Iran-backed terrorist groups targeted a hospital in Aleppo, killing six civilians and injuring 15. Above: A view of the damaged site.

Syria Bombs Hospitals. Now It Will Help Lead The World Health Organization

7:04am June 12, 2021

by Ruth Sherlock

It was a decision that appalled and angered Syrian opposition groups and international medical organizations. On May 28 Syria was appointed to the World Health Organization's Executive Board.

World News

Israel Holds Breath Ahead Of Vote

4:29pm June 11, 2021

by Kat Lonsdorf

A new government and prime minister will likely take control of Israel on Sunday. Netanyahu is calling this the "greatest election fraud" in the country's history.

Israeli Parliament To Vote This Weekend On New Coalition Government

6:29am June 11, 2021

by Deborah Amos

Naftali Bennett is poised to be Israel's next prime minister if a vote goes his way on Sunday. He'll replace Benjamin Netanyahu, who held a record-long term leading the country.

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National

News Brief: G-7 Summit, Israeli Government, Wildfire Season

6:12am June 11, 2021

President Biden is in Cornwall, England, for the G-7 summit. Israel's parliament is set to vote Sunday on a new government. Wildfires burn in 11 states, including California, Arizona and Colorado.

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Students around the world were challenged to fight disease rumors in a 24-hour hackathon. From left: A proposed pill package featuring a Tanzanian comic character, designed by a team from Boston University. A board game to help teach kids about schistosom

Ready, Set ... Think! Hackathon Aims To Kill Off Fake Health Rumors

8:54am June 10, 2021

by Nadia Whitehead

How do you fight misinformation around neglected tropical diseases? In this competition, teams of college students across the globe had 24 hours to cook up a cool plan.

People attend a rally denouncing antisemitic violence on May 27 in Cedarhurst, New York. Following a surge in antisemitic hate crimes triggered by last month's Israel-Gaza conflict, some Jews are wondering why the condemnation hasn't been stronger.

Antisemitism Spikes, And Many Jews Wonder: Where Are Our Allies?

5:09pm June 07, 2021

After turning out for racial justice and other movements in the U.S., they are frustrated by the response to attacks and hatred directed at Jews following the latest Mideast violence.

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Afghan Translators Fear Retribution If They Aren't Relocated Before U.S. Withdraws

4:46pm June 07, 2021

by Michele Kelemen

Thousands of Afghan interpreters, who helped the U.S. military in its two decades in the country, may be at risk. There are growing calls on Capitol Hill to help them relocate to the United States.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Fights To Stay In Office

7:28am June 07, 2021

by Daniel Estrin

A week before Israel may install a new prime minister, Netanyahu is urging his supporters to pressure other right-wing lawmakers to withdraw their support. Officials fear there could be violence.

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Israel-Hamas Fighting Renewed Support For Palestinians Among BLM Activists

6:26am June 07, 2021

by Hansi Lo Wang

U.S.-based activists with Black Lives Matter have voiced solidarity with the pro-Palestinian movement in response to the recent Israel-Hamas fighting. A complicated history connects both movements.

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