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Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy is founder and chair of The Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes by Hamas Against Women and Children. Yesterday, she addressed the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, presenting her commission's report on Hamas' sex crimes committed during the October 7 attacks and while holding hostages captive. Today, she spoke with KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90) See...

Funerals being held for IDF reservist, civilian defense contractor killed in separate operational accidents. Israeli, Lebanese military sources deny US official's claim of IDF pullout in part of southern Lebanon buffer zone. Israel ready to send aid to Venezuela after devastating earthquakes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Israel Democracy Institute survey shows that among Israelis ages 18-22, there is a high level of intention to vote in the upcoming Knesset election. KAN's David Ze'ev spoke with Dr. Tammy Hoffman, head of the IDI Education Policy Program. (Photo: Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jerusalem Film Festival , which runs from July 9th to 19th, has released the foreign films that will feature in this year's festival, and includes two films that made headlines at the recent prestigious Cannes film festival. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with festival director Roni Mahadav-Levin. (Photo: JFF) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Washington would not accept Iranian tolls or fees on the Strait of Hormuz, as disputes over the vital waterway exposed early strains in negotiations to end the Middle East war. On Tuesday, Tehran and Oman said in a joint statement that they would study the administration of the trade route and the costs to be charged for services, while insisting...

For the first time, adult volunteers from abroad will teach English in Gaza envelope communities through an initiative supporting schools and educational programs as the region continues to recover from the October 7 attacks. The project is part of the Elul organization's " Shnat Sherut 50 Plus ", a national service model that enables mid-life and retired professionals to dedicate a year to streng...

Ultra-Orthodox plan countrywide convoy to protest arrest of draft dodgers. Prime Minister Netanyahu concludes testimony in corruption trial. IDF forces detain Hamas terrorist, searching for second one, spotted on Gaza side of Kerem Shalom crossing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington is underway, but is US President Donald Trump himself sabotaging the talks by acting against both Jerusalem and Beirut? KAN's David Ze'ev spoke with Gil Murciano, CEO of the Mitvim Institute. (Photo: Reuters) Mitvim 2026 Israeli foreign policy index: mitvim.org.il/publication/israeli-foreign-policy-index-2026/   https://share.google/x342EXin...

Israel-Lebanon talks resume in Washington. Iran denies allowing IAEA nuclear inspectors back in the country. Shin Bet director warns of potential October 7-style attack in the Eilat area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week marked the anniversary of the sinking of the Altalena Irgun weapons ship off the coast of Tel Aviv. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Yossi Suede , content development manager at the Jerusalem Begin Heritage Center. (Photo: GPO) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel-US bilateral relations are in crisis. How bad is it and is the damage irreparable? Is it prime minister Netanyahu's fault and what are the long-term implications? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Chuck Freilich. (Photo: AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK PM Starmer resigns. US and Iran set up mechanism to oversee IDF withdrawal from areas of Lebanon.3 Israelis killed in Maryland plane crash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 43rd Jerusalem Film festival, which will run from July 9-19, has  announced the Israeli films that will be featured in this year’s festival. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with festival director Roni Mahadav-Levin. (Photo: Courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memory, loss, identity and belonging are among the themes explored via various mediums in the new cluster of exhibits which has opened at the Petach Tikva Museum of Art . We heard more about the participating artists and the new initiatives at the museum from museum chief curator, Irena Gordon. (Photo: Screenshot. Talya Kutz Shamir)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was the US vice president's critical comments on Israeli reactions to the Iran memorandum of understanding music to the ears of Iranian officials? Dan Diker, president of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, speaks with KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funerals held for IDF forces killed in battle in southern Lebanon. US-Iran talks due to get underway in Switzerland. Renowned Israeli artist Yaacov Agam dies at 98 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Canadian government doesn't understand that if they don't care about Israel's survival, they are antisemitic, argues Elan Pratzer, who has just concluded his term as chair of the Board of Directors of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs in Canada. From Toronto, he speaks with KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney/Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot continues to trend upward in the polls following Sunday's announcement of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding , while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former PM Naftali Bennett lose ground, a poll conducted by KAN News found on Tuesday.  KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with pollster Jeremy Saltan. (Photo:Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Haredi anger after police break up anti-draft demo. Settlers torch West Bank mosque. Police want Eli Cohen indictment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel on Tuesday officially declared Route 60 the Biblical Highway. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Yishai Fleisher , Efrat council member and the spokesperson for the Jewish community in Hebron. (Photo: Courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most analysts in Israel and the West believe the memorandum of understanding, which it is expected will be signed in Switzerland on Friday,  is terrible for Israel , involves significant concessions by president Trump and represents a strategic victory for the regime in Iran.  But is this is what they are saying in Iran ? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Iran analyst Natty Tobian. (Photo:AP)...

Iran says IDF presence in south Lebanon will be considered a ceasefire violation. VP Vance says IAEA inspectors in Iran is part of the deal. PM admits he doesn't know what is in the MoU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran and US announce deal to end war. Israel says it will stay in a Lebanon security zone. Iran says Israeli attacks in Lebanon must stop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup has never been free of politics, yet this year’s event may be in a league of its own. Part of the tension comes from the relations between the three host nations. Since President Donald Trump returned to office last year, he has levied tariffs on both the U.S. and Canada as part of his broader trade war.  And then there is the ongoing Gulf war. This is the first time that...

Israel hits Beirut after 3 drones land in Israel. Iran says no deal yet with US. Lapid; deal is a complete failure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.