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CNN:US ready for war with Iran. PMO denies rift with IDF over Iran war plans. Herzog "I will not be swayed by Trump's Netanyahu endorsement." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US-based Israeli artist Yigal Ozeri  turns the American landscape into a stage for exploring the mythology of the American Dream in his new solo exhibition, " Road Trip ," which opened October 22 at the Zemack Contemporary Art Gallery in Tel Aviv and runs through November 28. In his photorealistic language, Ozeri presents recognizable American symbols – diners, gas stations, motels &nda...

In 2025, there was the highest death toll in 19 years on Israel's roads. But Prof. Jonathan Rabinowitz, head of the Wellness Lab at Bar-Ilan University’s Weisfeld School of Social Work has been trying to do something about it. He spoke with KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Yossi Aloni/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funerals held for 2 IDF soldiers killed in Friday terror shooting by Hebron. Just ahead of Knesset election, central election committee chair allows meeting of prime minister, national security minister and police commission over attorney general's objections. Two German nationals detained after spotted photographing entrance to prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US and Israeli militaries have drawn up detailed plans for renewed strikes on Iran following the US midterm elections on November 3, The New York Times reports, citing American officials familiar with the discussions. According to the report, the plans focus on a short, intensive military operation that could last approximately three days and include strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, energ...

Jane Sherman, a long-time leader in Jewish philanthropy, will be honored on Thursday by Orr Shalom, a non-profit that provides care for children, youth and young adults at risk. Her involvement with the organization, together with her husband Larry, extends back decades and is deeply personal. Sherman spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about evolving needs in Israeli society especially in the wake of Octo...

Netanyahu denies Financial Times report planned Israeli strike on Iran earlier this month was stopped by Trump. New York Times report: US, Israel have drawn up plans for renewed Iran strikes after US midterm elections. State memorial events mark 31 years since Rabin assassination See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The organization 'Rabbis for Human Rights' claimed that the IDF on Wednesday  detained about 80 volunteers from the organization and American activists who were accompanying Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest in the village of Nahalin in the Bethlehem area.  KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Anton Goodman , the acting director of Rabbis for Human Rights. (Photo: Rabbis for Human Righ...

Report: Netanyahu planned massive Iran attack that was blocked by Trump. IDF soldiers being voting in 2026 Knesset election. Magnitude 3.4 earthquake felt in southern Israel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In France, localized overnight curfews in Paris and other major cities restored a measure of calm, after protests that began in September as student-led demands for education reforms expanded and devolved over the weekend into the worst rioting seen in France for several years. The protests also come ahead of the next French presidential elections in April 2027. Dr. Miriam Rosman, a historian and...

Some 50 Chabad Hassidim were detained upon their arrival from New York on Tuesday morning on suspicion of draft evasion. The Hassidim had returned from a year of studying abroad in New York's Chabad Headquarters. The IDF, which had advance notice of their arrival, confiscated the passports of several youths and transferred the detainees on buses to the Tel Hashomer military base. They are being&nb...

More than 40 Haredi draft dodgers arrested at Ben Gurion airport. PM calls arrest of draft dodgers unacceptable. VP Vance refuses to endorse Netanyahu for PM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump officially endorsed Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, supporting the incumbent premier's bid to continue as Israel's leader: an unorthodox move on the international scene, though not unusual for President Trump, as KAN's David Ze'ev discussed with Prof. Eytan Gilboa. (Photo: Associated Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police arrest suspects in Jewish extremist attacks on US journalist, European diplomats. IDF chief of staff puts military on heightened alert, cancels soldier leaves, ahead of election.  Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna diverted to Bulgaria after threat; no danger found See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Election Day for the next Knesset, October 27, approaches, differences still exist within what's known as the bloc for change in terms of what would be the best strategy for those parties to reach the optimum results. Dr. Ilana Shpaizman is a senior lecturer at the Dept. of Political Studies at Bar-Ilan University. She spoke with KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot sp...

Former Israeli diplomats gathered outside the Foreign Ministry building in Jerusalem on Sunday in protest over escalating settler violence in Judea and Samaria. The demonstrators warned that the government's failure to stop Jewish extremist violence is causing significant damage to Israel's standing and relations with other countries. Jeremy Issacharoff, a former Israeli ambassador to Germany and...

With political will and determination, the Israeli government could have stopped Jewish terror in Judea and Samaria in two days, argues Prof. Kobi Michael, senior fellow at the Misgav Institute for National Security and the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS). He spoke with KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Masked people at the site where Belgium's foreign minister says masked settlers attacke...

No arrests yet in extremist Jewish attacks in Judea and Samaria over weekend on European diplomats, Washington Post photographer. Cabinet approves across board ministry budget cuts to cover 2.5 billion NIS in defense. Extremist ultra-Orthodox block Highway 4 in protest against arrest of haredi draft dodgers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Within Israel's Arab society, 430,000 eligible voters did not cast their ballot in the last Knesset election, which took place on November 1, 2022. Within the Standing Together organization, they are optimistic about the upcoming election, but are working to ensure that the Arab sector has a greater say on Election Day later this month. Heli Mishael, one of the leaders of Standing Together, spoke...

The Israeli Opera is opening its 2026–2027 season with The Magic Flute , Mozart's timeless fantasy opera.  Originally scheduled for March but postponed due to the war, performances will take place October 16th through 29th in Tel Aviv. Israeli Opera Music Director and Conductor Dan Ettinger spoke earlier with KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: Björn Hickmann) See omnystudio.com/list...

First ballots cast in Knesset election as voting opens in Israeli missions abroad. Report: During Herzog address at international conference, Iran, Turkey leave, Qatari emir stays. Second worker succumbs to injuries from Intel factory blast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashkelon Academic College will hold an international conference on Monday, whose main goal is to strengthen the close bond and academic partnership between Israel and Morocco, as part of the spirit of the Abraham Accords. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Noam Stillman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 killed,21 hurt in bus crash. Building collapses in Tel Aviv. Boy killed in school trip explosion laid to rest.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some 250 Jewish educators, school principals and educational leaders from around the world have gathered in Israel this week for the four-day International Jewish Educator Conference, organized by the Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Ministry through UnitEd. Attendees are taking part in workshops and tours addressing challenges faced by Jewish schools and communities, and sharing profes...

The way to ensure that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon is to topple the regime. This is according to US (Ret.) Brig. Gen. Ernest Audino, a former deputy director of operations on the U.S. Army staff at the Pentagon and currently a distinguished visiting fellow at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs. He is visiting Israel this week and granted an exclusive interview to KAN's...