Israeli-Palestinian Coverage http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1101&ft=1&f=1101 NPR provides free transcripts of Middle East coverage from Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, Tell Me More, and Talk of the Nation. Stories about Israel, Palestine, and the Arab states. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:39:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Israeli-Palestinian Coverage http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1101&ft=1&f=1101 Young Gazan Men Get Unwanted Haircuts, Courtesy Of Police The Islamic group Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and controls the police force. A number of young men say police plucked them from the street and shaved their heads recently, apparently because the officers didn't approve of their hairstyles. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:39:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/16/184482964/young-gazan-men-get-unwanted-haircuts-courtesy-of-police?ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/16/184482964/young-gazan-men-get-unwanted-haircuts-courtesy-of-police?ft=1&f=1101 The Islamic group Hamas runs the Gaza Strip and controls the police force. A number of young men say police plucked them from the street and shaved their heads recently, apparently because the officers didn't approve of their hairstyles.

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]]> Underground Tunnels Feed Gaza's Hankering For KFC Gaza Strip residents rely heavily on smuggling tunnels to Egypt. Among many other goods, the passageways are reportedly bringing regular deliveries of fast food. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/16/184540179/Via-Underground-Tunnels-Feeding-Gazas-Hankering-For-KFC?ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/16/184540179/Via-Underground-Tunnels-Feeding-Gazas-Hankering-For-KFC?ft=1&f=1101 Gaza Strip residents rely heavily on smuggling tunnels to Egypt. Among many other goods, the passageways are reportedly bringing regular deliveries of fast food.

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]]> Women In Combat: Some Lessons From Israel's Military The U.S. will soon begin to open combat positions to women. That's already the case in Israel, where women say it is an important step but doesn't guarantee full equality. The military's upper echelons remain male-dominated. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/16/180045066/Women-In-Combat-Lessons-From-The-Israel-Defense-Forces?ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/16/180045066/Women-In-Combat-Lessons-From-The-Israel-Defense-Forces?ft=1&f=1101 The U.S. will soon begin to open combat positions to women. That's already the case in Israel, where women say it is an important step but doesn't guarantee full equality. The military's upper echelons remain male-dominated.

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]]> Experts Say Prize-Winning Photo Of Gaza Funeral Is Authentic The striking image of grief-stricken men carrying two boys to a mosque for their funeral was named the World Press Photo of the Year in February. Recently, critics have questioned the photo's authenticity. The photographer says he did nothing out of the ordinary with the image. Tue, 14 May 2013 17:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/14/183983184/photographer-defends-prize-winning-photo-of-gaza-funeral?ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/14/183983184/photographer-defends-prize-winning-photo-of-gaza-funeral?ft=1&f=1101 The striking image of grief-stricken men carrying two boys to a mosque for their funeral was named the World Press Photo of the Year in February. Recently, critics have questioned the photo's authenticity. The photographer says he did nothing out of the ordinary with the image.

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]]> For Palestinians, Google's Small Change Is A Big Deal Google unilaterally changed "Google: Palestinian Territories" to "Google: Palestine." Many Palestinians were thrilled, while Israel's Foreign Ministry questioned the move. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/14/183966785/for-palestinians-googles-small-change-is-a-big-deal?ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/14/183966785/for-palestinians-googles-small-change-is-a-big-deal?ft=1&f=1101 Google unilaterally changed "Google: Palestinian Territories" to "Google: Palestine." Many Palestinians were thrilled, while Israel's Foreign Ministry questioned the move.

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]]> A Pricey In-Flight Bed Gives Netanyahu Political Nightmare The Israeli prime minister is facing criticism for spending $127,000 of public money to outfit an El Al jet with a double bed plus a wall around it so he and his wife could rest well on a flight to London last month. The scrutiny comes as the government is considering cuts to defense and social programs. Mon, 13 May 2013 17:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/13/183722146/a-pricey-in-flight-bed-gives-netanyahu-political-nightmare?ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/13/183722146/a-pricey-in-flight-bed-gives-netanyahu-political-nightmare?ft=1&f=1101 The Israeli prime minister is facing criticism for spending $127,000 of public money to outfit an El Al jet with a double bed plus a wall around it so he and his wife could rest well on a flight to London last month. The scrutiny comes as the government is considering cuts to defense and social programs.

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]]> Syrian Rebels Release U.N. Peacekeepers Near Golan Heights Four Filipino peacekeepers are now free, days after being abducted by Syrian rebels. They had been patrolling an area that divides Syria and Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Rebels from the Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade said the four had been held for their own protection. But Filipino officials say they were used as human shields. Sun, 12 May 2013 08:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/12/183336840/syrian-rebels-release-u-n-peacekeepers-near-golan-heights?ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/12/183336840/syrian-rebels-release-u-n-peacekeepers-near-golan-heights?ft=1&f=1101 Four Filipino peacekeepers are now free, days after being abducted by Syrian rebels. They had been patrolling an area that divides Syria and Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Rebels from the Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade said the four had been held for their own protection. But Filipino officials say they were used as human shields.

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]]> Kerry's Agenda: Priorities Emerge With Travel Secretary of State John Kerry has been in office for less than three months and as he travels the globe, his priorities are becoming clearer. He's trying to find a diplomatic solution to the Syrian crisis, revive Israeli Palestinian talks and convince China to use its influence with North Korea to resolve that issue diplomatically. Sat, 11 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/11/183072417/kerrys-agenda-priorities-emerge-with-travel?ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/11/183072417/kerrys-agenda-priorities-emerge-with-travel?ft=1&f=1101 Secretary of State John Kerry has been in office for less than three months and as he travels the globe, his priorities are becoming clearer. He's trying to find a diplomatic solution to the Syrian crisis, revive Israeli Palestinian talks and convince China to use its influence with North Korea to resolve that issue diplomatically.

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]]> Syrian Conflict Raises Thorny Issues Beyond The Mideast The conflict in Syria has had repercussions far beyond its borders, with refugees streaming into neighboring states and countries around the world choosing sides. NPR commentator Ted Koppel weighs in on what the ongoing upheaval in Syria could mean for the rest of the world. Thu, 09 May 2013 13:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182622605/syrian-conflict-raises-thorny-issues-beyond-the-mideast?ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182622605/syrian-conflict-raises-thorny-issues-beyond-the-mideast?ft=1&f=1101 The conflict in Syria has had repercussions far beyond its borders, with refugees streaming into neighboring states and countries around the world choosing sides. NPR commentator Ted Koppel weighs in on what the ongoing upheaval in Syria could mean for the rest of the world.

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]]> Scientist Stephen Hawking To Boycott Israeli Conference The physicist said his decision as based on the advice of his Palestinian contacts. Hawking is one of the most prominent figures to join the academic boycott of the Jewish state. His decision has been criticized and labeled hypocritical. Wed, 08 May 2013 18:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/08/182373478/scientist-stephen-hawking-to-boycott-israeli-conference?ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/08/182373478/scientist-stephen-hawking-to-boycott-israeli-conference?ft=1&f=1101 The physicist said his decision as based on the advice of his Palestinian contacts. Hawking is one of the most prominent figures to join the academic boycott of the Jewish state. His decision has been criticized and labeled hypocritical.

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]]> What Did 'Prisoner X' Do? There May Be An Answer The Australian Broadcasting Co., which originally broke the story, reports Prisoner X sabotaged an Israeli mission to bring back the remains of captured Israeli soldiers thought to be buried in Lebanon. Tue, 07 May 2013 13:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/07/181928898/what-did-prisoner-x-do-there-may-be-an-answer?ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/07/181928898/what-did-prisoner-x-do-there-may-be-an-answer?ft=1&f=1101 The Australian Broadcasting Co., which originally broke the story, reports Prisoner X sabotaged an Israeli mission to bring back the remains of captured Israeli soldiers thought to be buried in Lebanon.

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]]> Why Sustained Action Against Syria Is More Than Airstrikes Advocates for intervening in Syria say if Israel can get past Syria's air defenses, surely the U.S. can. But experts say Israel's limited strikes can't be compared with the huge resources needed for a sustained operation to establish a no-fly zone, for example. Tue, 07 May 2013 01:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/07/181787361/why-sustained-action-against-syria-is-more-than-air-strikes?ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/07/181787361/why-sustained-action-against-syria-is-more-than-air-strikes?ft=1&f=1101 Advocates for intervening in Syria say if Israel can get past Syria's air defenses, surely the U.S. can. But experts say Israel's limited strikes can't be compared with the huge resources needed for a sustained operation to establish a no-fly zone, for example.

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]]> White House Still Divided On Further Action In Syria Melissa Block talks to <em>The New Yorker</em>'s Dexter Filkins about the debate over involvement in Syria inside the White House. Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/06/181678187/white-house-still-divided-on-further-action-in-syria?ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/06/181678187/white-house-still-divided-on-further-action-in-syria?ft=1&f=1101 Melissa Block talks to The New Yorker's Dexter Filkins about the debate over involvement in Syria inside the White House.

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]]> Two Syrian Women, Two Very Different Perspectives On War Melissa Block talks to two women in Syria. One is Susan Ahmad, the English spokesperson for the revolutionary council in Syria's Damascus suburbs. Ahmad is using a pseudonym to protect her identity. The other is Reem Dagman, who lives in western port city of Latakia, Syria. The city is considered the capitol and cultural center for Syria's Alalwite minority. Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/06/181678179/two-syrian-women-two-very-different-perspectives-on-war?ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/06/181678179/two-syrian-women-two-very-different-perspectives-on-war?ft=1&f=1101 Melissa Block talks to two women in Syria. One is Susan Ahmad, the English spokesperson for the revolutionary council in Syria's Damascus suburbs. Ahmad is using a pseudonym to protect her identity. The other is Reem Dagman, who lives in western port city of Latakia, Syria. The city is considered the capitol and cultural center for Syria's Alalwite minority.

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]]> Could Syria's Civil War Become A Large Regional Crisis? Two Israeli airstrikes outside of Damascus in one weekend signal escalating tensions between Syria and its neighbors. The Syrian government has said the attacks "open the door to all possibilities," giving rise to concerns that the conflict could spill over the border. Mon, 06 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/06/181636283/could-syrias-civil-war-become-a-large-regional-crisis?ft=1&f=1101 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/06/181636283/could-syrias-civil-war-become-a-large-regional-crisis?ft=1&f=1101 Two Israeli airstrikes outside of Damascus in one weekend signal escalating tensions between Syria and its neighbors. The Syrian government has said the attacks "open the door to all possibilities," giving rise to concerns that the conflict could spill over the border.

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