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While US President Donald Trump has suggested the war in Iran could take longer than expected, he faces pressure from within the US and the region to conclude the operation sooner. Prof. Eytan Gilboa, an expert on US-Israel relations at Reichman and Bar-Ilan universities, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal. (Photo: Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF strikes in Tehran, Beirut. Rocket fire on Israel from Lebanon, Iran. IDF forces take up enhanced defensive positions inside southern Lebanon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IAF pounds Hezbollah targets and senior commanders after the Iranian-backed terror organization fires rockets on Israel, Rocket lands in Bersheva slightly injuring a dozen people as Iranian barrages continue, El Al operating emergency flights via Sinai to return Israelis  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Iranian missile struck in a residential neighborhood of Beit Shemesh on Sunday, killing nine people and injuring dozens of others. The impact destroyed a synagogue and caused extensive damage to a public bomb shelter, where victims were sheltering, and surrounding homes. Magen David Adom senior medic and ambulance driver Reuven Harow later spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal from the scene, describing i...

10-year-old girl seriously hurt in Beit Shemesh missile hit. 2 women killed yesterday. Iran vows to avenge  Khameini assassination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the potential political implications of war?  Dr Gayil Talshir is an expert on Israeli politics from Jerusalem Hebrew University’s department of Political Science. She told KAN's Mark Weiss that the prime minister is now likely to bring the elections forward to June. (Photo: Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the Israel Museum a once in a lifetime experience has opened up. As part of its 60th anniversary commemorations, the Israel Museum has put on display the original Isaiah Scroll, which is undoubtedly the most significant of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Believed to be dated to 125 BCE, the Isaiah scroll is the earliest known biblical manuscript by roughly a thousand years. Discovered in 1947 and in Isra...

US-Iran hold indirect talks in Geneva. India and Israel sign series of agreements as Indian Prime Minister Modi wraps up visit. Shin Bet official charged with smuggling goods into Gaza   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As critical infrastructure becomes an increasing target in both conventional and cyber warfare, countries are reassessing how vulnerable their national power grids really are. In tiny Israel the vulnerability is even more acute and the push for renewable energy is no longer just an environmental issue but a national security priority. Danny Denan, the CEO of GreenTops, told reporter Arieh O’...

India's Prime Minister Modi arrives in Israel on 2-day official visit. US President Trump in State of the Union speech says prefers diplomacy, but Iran yet to say will never have a nuclear weapon. Knesset passes preliminary reading of controversial Western Wall bill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Purim holiday commemorates the dramatic salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian Empire from Haman’s plot as told in Megillat Esther. From a historical perspective, what do we actually know about this story? Did figures such as Haman, Mordechai, and Esther truly exist? KAN’s Sarahlee Tschernia spoke with Professor Yigal Levin, Chair of the Department of Jewish History...

Strategic calculations are intensifying as President Donald Trump weighs a possible strike, while Tehran warns that even a limited attack would be treated as full-scale aggression. Military planners caution that limited operations can quickly spiral, as forces reposition and military plans are refined. Whether the buildup leads to action or remains a posture of deterrence will depend largely on Tr...

Trump denies a top general opposes Iran war. MK's reject Smotrich tax exemption for mail order packages. Australian anti-Semitism inquiry opens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

" Crisis Management ," the best-selling book by strategic advisor and crisis manager Itay Ben Horin on managing real-world crises, is now available in English. The book analyzes 16 case studies of political, business and public crises, offering in-depth insights into decision-making processes, communication strategy and real-time leadership under pressure. The English-language edition also include...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make an official visit to Israel this week, during which he will hold discussions with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and address the Knesset. The visit marks another step in deepening strategic and security ties between the countries. Over the past decade, India has become a major customer of Israel's defense industry, with expectations at the political...

Violence and geopolitical tensions deepen in Iran as student protests erupt on university campuses, clashing with regime militia while pro-regime crowds burn U.S. and Israeli flags. The unrest comes as Tehran warns that any U.S. military strike  including a so-called limited attack would be treated as full-scale aggression. The escalating rhetoric unfolds amid rising international pressure, w...

Four suspects from northern Israel charged with plotting shooting attack on IDF soldiers in Karmiel. In Gaza Strip, IDF eliminates terrorist who breached Yellow Line. Report: Trump may consider broad military operation to topple Iran regime if limited strike does not yield nuclear deal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Histadrut trade union federation has declared a labor dispute over the decision by low cost carrier Wizz Air to establish an operational base at Ben-Gurion Airport  by the spring.  KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Mark Feldman, CEO of Ziontours, about the move , but first  asked him about the impact on flights to and from Israel if the US attacks Iran. (Photo: Flash90) See omnystudio...

The British Museum  has removed the word “Palestine” from some of its displays, saying the term was used inaccurately and is no longer historically neutral. Maps and information panels in the museum’s ancient Middle East galleries had referred to the eastern Mediterranean coast as Palestine, with some people described as being “of Palestinian descent”....

Iran says talks to resume in March and could produce interim deal. Fighting between feuding families resumes in Kefar Kanna. A-G walks out of cabinet meeting.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funeral to be held for IDF soldier killed in friendly fire incident in Gaza. Reports say US military buildup in Middle East largest since 2003 Iraq invasion. US President Trump's Board of Peace to hold inaugural meeting in Washington See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teen music festival is taking place in Jerusalem next week with many teenage bands taking part. It is a no alcohol, no smoking venue at a bar called Hetzi Tuki and the public is invited. Tracey Shipley, the producer and initiator of the Teen Music Festival, said the performing bands bring different sectors of teenagers together. The festival takes place on Friday, February 27th and tickets can b...

At the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Ushers once again prevented Women of the Wall from reading from the Torah at plaza in honor of Rosh Chodesh Adar. The ushers refused to allow the women to bring their own Torah scroll or use one of the scrolls offered to the public. The Women of the Wall were forced to hold the ceremony at the entrance to the Western Wall plaza amid shouting and pushing from riote...

IDF paratrooper mortally wounded in tragic friendly fire incident in Gaza Strip, Heightened security as Ramadan begins, Women of the Wall assaulted and pushed out of Western Wall plaze  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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