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Well for those who are lovers of folk, blues and jam sessions, there is festival taking place this weekend. It’s called Singing At Nave Shalom and will host some of the well-known Israeli singers and musicians in an atmosphere close to old Jacob’s Ladder Festival. Harold Jacobs the organizer of the music festival spoke with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan about the shows. (photo: court...

The Government has recently approved a comprehensive security-settlement program to bolster Israel’s frontiers. The plan calls for establishing new communities, army farming outposts and yeshivas including for ultra-Orthodox men on the borders.   One of its leading proponents has been the Hashomer Hachadash. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with Uri Sapir, Deputy Director General f...

Shawna Goodman, who immigrated with her family from Canada to Israel some 10 years ago, believes in the formative power of an immersive summer camp experience. To that end, she founded Summer Camp Israel, to provide such a 10-day experience to Israeli youth. With financial support from the organization, thousands of Israeli children including those evacuated from the north and children of reservis...

Can joint Israeli-Palestinian health programs help build trust where politics have failed? According to a new paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the health care field can play a crucial role in building bridges between communities in conflict. Written by two Jewish Israeli and two Palestinian doctors during a period of temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the paper re...

  Curtain Up , the Culture Ministry's flagship dance project now in its 35th year, is a showcase for contemporary dance in Israel, providing a springboard for independent choreographers to premiere their works in locations around the country. Twelve creators are participating in this year's program which runs through May 30th. Curtain Up co-artistic director Maya Brinner spoke with KAN report...

IDF soldier killed in southern Gaza. Pope calls for sufficient aid to be allowed into Gaza. Soccer players suspected of defrauding national insurance institute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A UN humanitarian affairs spokesperson in Geneva said the organization has received approval to bring 100 aid trucks into the Gaza Strip. According to him, 'We requested approval for many more trucks. If babies in Gaza do not receive the life-saving equipment they need, they will be in mortal danger.' Reporter Mark Weiss spoke about the legal aspects of providing aid in a time of war with Dr Eran...

Sgt. Yosef Yehuda Chirak , killed in Gaza, is  buried. PM mulls returning negotiators from Doha. Outrage over Yair Golan's remarks that " a sane country doesn't kill babies as a hobby." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tzav 9 movement, which opposes sending aid to Gaza, responded to the decision to renew humanitarian supplies by calling on people to prevent the aid trucks from entering Gaza.   “Netanyahu, this is on you. We shouldn’t provide luxuries and aid to Hamas until the last hostage returns,” the group said in a statement. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Rachel Touitou, a co-founder...

Social and political activist Gershon Baskin, co-head of the Alliance for Two States, blasted the current IDF campaign against Hamas in Gaza, saying that military pressure doesn’t save hostages… it kills them. Speaking to reporter Arieh O’Sullivan, Baskin outlined possible moves that could free the hostages, end the fighting and rebuild Gaza. (photo: Ohad Zwigenberg./flash90) Se...

IDF orders evacuation of civilians from Khan Yunis amid offensive, humanitarian aid starts entering Gaza Strip, laborer killed in work accident in Bnai Barak  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the ongoing war, overseas students continue to flock to Israel, with the international school at Reichman University reporting a 6 percent increase in enrollment. Some 2,600 students from 90 countries are studying in the English-language programs. Of this cohort, some 350 students are lone soldiers serving in the reserves. Jonathan Davis, Vice President at Reichman University and head of the...

In Knesset, coalition fails in bid to issue emergency call-up orders to IDF reservists. Defense minister says signs indicate Hamas military leader was killed in Gaza Strip bombardments. Israel's Yuval Raphael finishes second in Eurovision song contest.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tzeela Gez from the West Bank settlement of Bruchin was buried in Jerusalem on Thursday evening. She was on her way to a hospital delivery ward on Wednesday night to give birth to her fourth child when a  Palestinian terrorist opened fire. Doctors managed to save the life of her baby boy who remains in serious but stable condition but Tzeela was killed. Her husband, who was driving the car, w...

Israeli woman en route to hospital to give birth murdered in Samaria shooting attack. Impasse in Doha talks on hostage release deal. Israel to participate Thursday in Eurovision second semi-final  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof. Yossi Shain, former head of department of government at Tel Aviv University and a former Knesset Member, said Israel is dragging its feet to put the conflict to an end at a time when US President Trump was closing deals all around. Speaking to reporter Arieh O’Sullivan, Shain said that Israel is currently in a trap due to indecision on the real objectives of the war  He added that...

Israel warns Yemenis of impending strike on three ports after Houthis launch multiple missiles at the Jewish state, Earthquake felt in Israel, Air Force continues bombing site where Hamas military commander Mohammed Sinwar believed to be hiding See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This upcoming Shavuot holiday is presenting a wonderful opportunity to get out and visit the Galilee. It’s called “Ba li Galil,” I feel like the Galilee, and is taking place from May 29 through June 2; A five-day festival over the Shavuot holiday weekend. It encompasses the lower Galilee districts of Carmel, Misgav, Sahnin and Bikat Beit Hakeem. Great chance to explore not only s...

President Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday at the start of a regional visit that will also take in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The visit is taking place at a very sensitive time in this region. Arab leaders are certain to press him to do more to ease the suffering in Gaza, bring the remaining hostages home, and pressure Israel to move towards a ceasefire. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke abo...

Israel is a land of deep and ancient history. But also modern history and heritage as well. How do you balance between preserving historic sites and building and thriving in a dynamic country? Guy Shachar, the manager of the northern western district of the Council for the Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites, spoke with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan about the challenges and about the efforts t...

Hamas says it will release IDF soldier Idan Alexander, preparations made to receive him as IDF quietly lowers scope of operations in Gaza Strip. Houthi rocket fired at Israel falls in Saudi Arabia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel and Germany celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations this week. President Isaac Herzog  visits Germany on Monday  for a one-day state visit  at the invitation of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Following the conclusion of the visit , the German President will return to Israel together with President Herzog for his own state visit, which will include, among other e...

Mossad and IDF retrieve body of Zvi Feldman from Syria. He fell in battle in Lebanon almost 43 years ago. Report: Abbas, Aoun and al-Shara may join Trump talks in Riyadh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Belong initiative is a private company helping to promote aliya to Israel. It offers to support people interested in moving to Israel, help them learn Hebrew, even find a job. It is also targeting Jews with a Liberal outlook to come to Israel and participate in the vibrant democratic society here. We spoke with Jessica Scalisi, who made aliya a few years ago from North America, about their eff...

Families of hostages demand meeting after US president Trump says only 21 abductees still left alive, Houthis fire drone at Israel which is intercepted and vow to continue attacking Israel despite ceasefire reached with the United States  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.