Emily Feng
NPR reporter covering the West Bank, describing the economic impact of restrictions, permit freezes, and the strain on Palestinian institutions.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 10min
Can Mideast peace be treated like a business deal?
Emily Feng, an NPR reporter on the West Bank, highlights how frozen permits, withheld taxes, and checkpoints have crippled local economies. Michelle Kellerman, reporting from Tel Aviv, explores how Israeli entrepreneurs and the tech sector pitch startups and innovation as paths to regional opportunities. The conversation contrasts business-driven peace efforts with the deep economic and humanitarian damage on the ground.
