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Eurovision comes to Netflix, Tel Aviv tries to deal with the challenge of hosting the competition and the first release of the 2019 remix of the song “Habatlanim,” The Lazy Bums See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel condemns deadly terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, President Rivlin offers condolences to victims. IDF demolishes home of Arab indicted for murdering 19-year-old Ori Ansbacher. Border Police shoot knife-wielding Arab at Tapuach Junction in West Bank. (photo: Security forces in Sri Lanka, AFP)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roger Waters takes on Madonna, getting to know Iceland's band who invited Bibi to a sparring match and a fascinating conversation with a Eurovision academic (yes, there is such a thing) (Photo: Lior Mizrahi) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Health Minister Litzman does not rule out support for so-called French law. European Union considering declaration on Trump peace plan. Senior IDF officer seriously wounded in Gaza war named torchlighter in upcoming eve of Independence Day ceremony (Photo: Virginia Mayo/Associated Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attempting to score a ticket, Director Karen Hochma gives a behind the scenes look at the filming of the "postcards," and what do Depeche Mode and the Eurovision have in common  (Photo: KAN)    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Rivlin to officially tasks Benjamin Netanyahu with assembling next government. IDF demolishes home of terrorist who perpetrated Ofra attack. Preliminary investigation points to cause of Beresheet lunar crash (Photo: Beresheet's last selfie. SpaceIL/IAI) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gal Gadot will take part in the grand final and she's not the only one, KAN promises this will be the best Eurovision in history and a new game lets you guess who will be the big winner (Photo: Getty Images North America AFP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kulanu party endorses Netanyahu, giving him 65 endorsements in 120 member Knesset. President Rivlin criticizes "cooling off period" law. Israel sends France message of solidarity after Notre Dame burns (Photo: Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which famous Israeli artist will perform at the final, the city of Tel Aviv gives fans a lift, the betting industry surrounding the contest and culture reporter Jonathan Rieger tries to figure out the secret to winning Eurovision (Photo: Miki Ben David) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Rivlin begins consultations with political factions on who they recommend to form the next government. The Washington Post newspaper reports that the Turmp peace plan does not call for an independent, Palestinian state. Four people including a mother and son are seriously hurt in an apartment fire in Haifa.  (Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

KAN Tel Aviv 2019 – Why is everyone up in arms over Madonna's Eurovision performance, an interview with Italy's representative in the contest, and what does Doron Medalie, composer of Toy, think about Kobi Marimi's song. (Photo: Doron Medalie. Miriam Alster/Flash90)) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Syrian group says 17 injured in weekend strike attributed to Israel in western Hama province. IDF stands down troop reinforcements sent to Gaza border area after rocket fire on central Israel three weeks ago. IDF scraps plans to integrate women into tank positions despite successful pilot. (Photo: Israel Defense Forces) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Tel Aviv: How is Tel Aviv getting ready for Eurovision, hear about a participant favored to win and what do journalists covering the event really think about the contest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Central Elections Committee completes tally ahead of release of official election results. New Right Party, teetering on electoral threshold, calls for recount. Israel's spacecraft Beresheet due to attempt moon landing on Thursday evening. (Credit: Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benjamin Netanyahu wins a fifth term as Israel's prime minister. Vote tally shows Likud and Blue and White parties tied with 35 seats each. New Right party looks set to remain outside the Knesset.  Listen to our one-hour, daily news magazine at https://www.kan.org.il/radio/program.aspx?progId=1158   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At noon, voter turnout in Israel's election stood at 24.8 percent, 2.1 percent lower than turnout for the same hour in 2015. The Central Elections Committee  bars cameras in polling stations after Likud activists reportedly placed cameras at polling stations in Arab communities. President Reuven Rivlin urges Israelis to exercise their right to vote. Listen to our one-hour, daily news magazine...

Hamas security prisoners launch warning hunger strike but continue negotiations for improved conditions. Palestinian, Jordan, Turkey condemn Prime Minister Netanyahu's remarks over extending Israeli sovereignty over settlement blocs, isolated communities in Judea and Samaria. Remnants of explosive device found in Eshkol regional council in Gaza periphery.  Listen to our one-hour, daily news m...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. IDF soldier Zachary Baumel, whose body was returned to Israel 37 years after he died in battle in Lebanon, to be buried in Jerusalem on Thursday evening. Chairman of Central Elections Committee expresses concern over influence of anonymous social media posts on election campaign. Listen to our one-hour, daily news...

Prime Minister Netanyahu, Russian President Putin to meet in Moscow on Thursday. Hamas official denies reports of prisoner swap as part of Egypt-brokered talks on Gaza calm. Twitter blocks accounts linked to purported network that promoted Likud campaign. Listen to our one-hour, daily news magazine at https://www.kan.org.il/radio/program.aspx?progId=1158   See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Israel reopens Gaza border crossings despite overnight rocket fire. Prime minister cancels security cabinet meeting amid criticism from political rival. Brazil's president arrives on 4-day visit. Listen to our one-hour, daily news magazine at https://www.kan.org.il/radio/program.aspx?progId=1158     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.