4 IDF soldiers killed, several injured in Gaza Strip. Former defense minister, army chief Yaalon was target of failed Hezbollah bomb attack in Tel Aviv last year. Foreign reports say Israeli inserted explosives into beepers sold to Hezbollah See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

Contacts continue for Gideon Saar to replace Yoav Gallant as defense minister. Opposition accuse PM of endangering Israel's security. Families Forum say Saar would seal hostages' fate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

The Open University of Israel this week held a ceremony conferring honorary degrees to seven individuals recognized for their contribution to research, culture, arts, and Israeli society. Open University President Prof. Leo Corry spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the honorees. Corry, who lived for many years on Kibbutz Nirim in the Gaza perip…

The 13th edition of Jerusalem Design Week, Hansen House's flagship event, returns September 19-26, 2024. This year's theme, "The Ark," explores resilience in a crisis and hope amid turbulence. Dana Benshalom, chief curator of the event together with Sonia Ulitsky, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: Screenshot, JDW, From BOH - Bag of holding…

Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly nearing move to fire Defense Minister Gallant, replacing him with Gideon Saar. US special envoy Hochstein in region to try to head off wider regional conflict. Anti-tank rocket, drone hits northern Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

IDF says Houthi missile fired toward central Israel fell apart in midair. Prime Minister Netanyahu says Iran-backed group should know Israel will exact high price from those who try to attack it. Hezbollah rocket fire on northern Israel following overnight Israeli strikes in Lebanon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

IAF inquiry finds human error likely cause of Gaza helicopter crash that killed 2 reservists, injured 7 soldiers. Rocket fire on northern Israel after Syrian media reports two killed in alleged Israeli drone strike. Prime Minister's office says Israel accepted August bridging proposal, accuses Hamas of thwarting Gaza ceasefire, hostage release deal…

12.9.2024 - "חלון גאווה" עם איתי שיקמן See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

The split in the kibbutz movement in the 1950s is the subject of the group exhibition "The Division" at the Shturman House Museum in Ein Harod. The video, painting , sculpture and photography works in the exhibition explore directly and indirectly, the issue of division – as reflections on the challenges of this period in the kibbutz movement prese…

A conference entitled This is our Home will take place on Thursday in Jerusalem. The conference is organized by the "Home" association, a national Israeli network that unites more than 40 communities of immigrants from different countries. The conference includes lectures on immigration and absorption in wartime and a discussion on the challenges f…

Two IAF soldiers killed, seven injured in helicopter crash in southern Gaza Strip. Israeli critically wounded in car-ramming attack in Binyamin region. Reports from Lebanon say Hezbollah operative killed in alleged Israeli drone strike See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

Hezbollah operative killed in South Lebanon strike. IDF disputes Hamas casualty claims in strike that killed senior terror figures in Gaza Strip. President Herzog calls for political unity to secure hostage release deal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has been changing the face of the West Bank since he was given a role in the defense ministry , taking responsibility for civilian affairs away from the army. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about the changes with Professor Dan Turner, a resident of the West Bank settlement of Kfar Adumim, a veteran and politically-diverse …

Police detain 13 people in suspicious vehicle on Highway 6, after information one planned to carry out attack. During rocket, drone fire on northern Israel, Nahariya building sustained direct hit. Monitoring group says at least 18 dead in Syria strike attributed to Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Justice Minister Yariv Levin said he will boycott the new Supreme Court president, after the High Court of Justice ordered him to convene the judicial selection panel to fill the post that has been without a permanent appointment for nearly a year. Dr. Guy Lurie, Research Fellow in the Democratic Values and Institutions Program at the Israel Democr…

3 killed in Allenby Bridge crossing terror attack. Heavy fire into the Galilee. Deadlock on Gaza ceasefire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

The question over the security arrangements for the Philadelphi corridor , the 14-kilometer route along the Egypt-Gaza border, has increased tension between Israel and Egypt. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry issued a strongly-worded response to PM Netanyahu’s accusation implying Egypt had helped smuggle weapons across the Philadelphi Corridor. Cairo i…

A special report by the Jewish Agency’s Global Aliya Center shows that the number of people who have opened aliya files since October 7 has surpassed 30,000. Shimon Shamila, the COO of the Aliya Unit of the Jewish Agency, said that while rising global antisemitism was a factor, many were also spurred by the war to be part of the Jewish nation in th…

Police in Munich shoot dead gunman who opened fire at Israeli Consulate, IDF air strike kills five Palestinian terrorists in northern West Bank, Slichot services held in Western Wall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

5.9.2024 - "חלון גאווה" עם איתי שיקמן See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

There has been competition and perhaps even feuds between Zionist organizations since before the creation of the state of Israel. But the war has created opportunities for cooperation and mutual responsibility. For over a decade the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) parted with the American-based Jewish National Fund (JNF-USA…

Heavy rocket barrage hits Galilee Panhandle, damages homes but no injuries See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

Nukhba commander who led Netiv Haasara incursion killed in Gaza strike.2 Givat Ronen settlers to be indicted for attack on Rahat residents. Pres Herzog warns against polarizing legislation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

Labor court says general strike must end by 2:30. Demonstrators calling for hostage release deal now block roads. Israeli security forces thwart third attempted car bombing in as many days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

IDF recovers from Gaza bodies of six hostages murdered by Hamas in recent days. Prime Minister Netanyahu accuses Hamas of refusing to negotiate. Three Israeli police officers killed in Hebron area shooting attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

Five terrorists, including local commander, killed in IDF counterterror operation in Tulkarm area. Israeli air defense intercept hostile drone approaching from Syria. Aryeh Zalmanovich, 86, of Kibbutz Nir Oz, named as the hostage who rescued hostage Farhan Al-Qadi referred to as dying next to him at one point during captivity in Gaza. See omnystudi…

29.8.2024 - "חלון גאווה" עם איתי שיקמן See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

The October 7th war has, in certain parts of society, ushered in a sweeping sense of messianic fervor in the country that Israel’s redemption is close. Wars and disasters have traditionally been fertile grounds for purveyors of apocalyptic prophecies, but the current enthusiasm is spreading beyond the traditional religious groups and also drawing i…

Report: Four terrorists killed in drone strike on Syria-Lebanon border. IDF launches counter-terror operation in Jenin area. Israeli delegations hold talks in Doha on Gaza ceasefire, hostage release deal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

Days ahead of the start of the school year, parents who live in northern communities that have not been evacuated are anxious for their children's safety. Since the outbreak of the war on October 7th, the Tzfat-based non-profit organization Sparks to Life has been working to acquire and install protective shelters for preschools in the community th…

While deterrence is difficult to measure and Israel’s was degraded after October 7th, what is certain is that Israeli actions are restrained by a number of factors, including by Israel’s closest ally, the United States. Prof. Eitan Shamir, managing director of the Begin Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar Ilan University, said that Israel cur…

High Court orders justice minister to convene judicial selection committee to appoint chief justice. US top general says near-term risk of broader war in Middle East has eased somewhat. IDF strikes terror operations center in Tulkarm, killing five according to reports See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Israel shoots down drone infiltrating from Syria over the Sea of Galilee, Top US general arrives for consultations, Reservist killed in fighting in Gaza See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

Israel destroys thousands of Hizbullah rocket launching pads in pre-emptive pre dawn strike. Hizbullah launches 210 rockets and 20 drones. Disruption at Ben Gurion airport. . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser, former head of the research division of IDF military intelligence and a research fellow at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs and the Misgav Institute, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the security and diplomatic developments. (Photo: House in Katzrin damaged by rocket fire from Lebanon. Michael Gila…

USS Abraham Lincoln carrier arrives in Middle East. Ongoing efforts to convene Cairo summit on Gaza ceasefire, hostages release deal. Parents of American-Israeli hostage address DNC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

22.8.2024 - "חלון גאווה" עם איתי שיקמן See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

One moderately hurt as Hezbollah rocket barrage hits Golan Heights homes. Amid US push, pessimism over Gaza hostage release deal. El Al to regulate prices to 4 destinations through end of 2024. . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

Col. (res.) Itamar Yaar, former Deputy Head of the National Security Council and Director of Commanders for Israel's Security, speaks to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks and regional security concerns. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Bodies of six Israeli hostages recovered from Gaza overnight in IDF, Shin Bet operation. Some 80 rockets fired at northern Israel from Lebanon. US Secretary of State Blinken heads to Egypt from Israel amid efforts to advance hostage release deal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

In the exhibition "Summer Days" at the ZOA House's Debora Fischer Gallery, leading artists present their visual interpretation of the Israeli summer – especially this Israeli summer in all its complexities. Curated by Doron Polak, the exhibition is to raise awareness of the work of Yeladim - Fair Chance for Children (ילדים בסיכוי) a non-profit orga…

1 critically injured in western Galilee drone strike. Hamas claims responsibility for TA explosion. Hamas rejects US ceasefire bridging proposals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

With less than three months to go before the 2024 election, thousands will gather in Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention. This year will look slightly different from others, as the Democratic Party has already officially nominated Vice-President Kamala Harris in a virtual roll call after President Joe Biden dropped out of the r…

Hezbollah released a video over the weekend flaunting a massive tunnel network with precision rockets and underground launch sites. It came amid lingering threats that Hezbollah would retaliate for the killing of its top military commander last month. Dr. Jacques Neriah, a senior researcher at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs and a former po…

The 33rd annual Jerusalem Puppet Festival opens tonight. This year’s festival opens at the Liberty Bell park and includes dozens of local and international productions. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke about puppets and the festival with Shahar Marom, artistic director of the Train Theatre and the Jerusalem Puppet Festival. (photo: courtesy) See omn…

IDF strikes rocket launchers in Gaza Strip, two reservists killed in blast in Gaza, crocodile attacks zoo keeper in Jerusalem See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

Gaza ceasefire talks get underway in Doha. Rocket, hostile infiltration alerts sound north. Forty right-wing activists try to enter Gaza to pray See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

As Iran moves more into a direct player in the conflict in the Middle East, the threats coming out of Teheran as well as conditioning of ceasefire talk are part of diplomatic “theatre.” This according to Gerald Steinberg, professor emeritus of Political Science at Bar Ilan University. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the Americans were extrem…

Report: Casualties in strike near Tyre, Lebanon. US envoy Hochstein says Gaza ceasefire deal will help avert wider war. IDF says five terrorists killed during counter-terror operation in Nablus area See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By כאן | Kan

Reserve IDF colonel Grisha Yakubovich, an expert in Middle East relations and a strategy consultant, said the mutual threats were all part of the language of the Middle East. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the assembly of a strong tactical coalition around Israel was not just to defend Israel but part of a larger global strategic reality. (…