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Italy's government has declared five days of national mourning following the death of Pope Francis. The mourning will last until Saturday, when the late pontiff's funeral will be held outside St Peter's Basilica. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with veteran Israeli journalist Henrique Cymerman, who was a close personal friend of Pope Francis. (Photo: AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Bnei Zion heads sentenced to 7 years in jail for flash flood disaster. Security cabinet to discuss Gaza. Police request Jonatan Urlich house arrest extension.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Searches resumed Tuesday morning for a man believed to have been attacked by sharks yesterday off the coast of Hadera. The navy has joined the search effort and is using advanced technological equipment to that end. The man is a Petah Tikva resident in his 40s and a father of four. Beaches between Hadera and Netanya remain closed. Rescuers are doubtful the man will be found alive, after beachgoers...

Rabbi David Rosen, until recently the head of interfaith relations for the American Jewish Committee and currently special adviser to the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, said Pope Francis had close personal relations with the Jewish community but was also profoundly affected by the suffering of Christians in the Holy Land. Speaking with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan, Rosen also said there w...

President Herzog offers Israel's condolences over the death of Pope Francis, Shin Bet chief files affidavit to high court alleging prime minister demanded his loyalty over courts if constitutional crisis erupted, singer Zahava Ben chosen to light Independence Day torch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This spring, Jewish and Arab musicians will be uniting to perform what is being labled as the largest anti-war event in recent times. It’s called the People’s Peace Summit and will take place on May8th and 9th at the Binyanei Hauma convention center in the capital of Jerusalem. So far, some of Israel’s top Jewish bands and Arab performers have signed up as well as Palestinian rap...

Both US and Iranian officials have described progress in nuclear talks, with expert-level discussions expected to be held before another round of discussions between top negotiators. Is a nuclear deal likely, and what might it look like? Prof. Eytan Gilboa, an expert on US-Israel relations at Bar-Ilan University, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Vehicles leave Omani embassy in Rome after April...

The ongoing war has taken an emotional and mental toll on IDF reservists and their families. Raziel Baraby, an entrepreneur and engineer in his civilian life and a reserve major in the Givati reconnaissance unit in his military role, realized during his experience as a commander on the battlefield that his responsibilities to his soldiers extend also to providing them with tools to build resilienc...

IDF soldier killed in ambush in Gaza Strip laid to rest. Families of hostages shout across border to their loved ones. Lebanese army says thwarted attempt to fire rockets at northern Israel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Report: Trump blocked planned Israel strike on Iran in favor of diplomatic talks. Hamas expected to soon conclude review of latest Israeli hostage release, ceasefire proposal. More physicians add signature to reservists' letter calling for release of hostages, even at cost of ending war See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 400 families who lost their loved ones in the Nova festival  massacre and the ongoing war were hosted this Passover holiday at the seder of the Navah organization, which provides emotional support throughout the year to bereaved families. The Empty Chair project was begun more than two decades ago, as a way of creating a supportive space for recently bereaved families. Tehila Friedm...

In light of the critical shortage of IDF combat troops, retired general Noam Tibon is calling on the government to immediately enlist the Haredi ultra-Orthodox .  He told KAN's Mark Weiss that biting economic sanctions must be imposed, if necessary. (Photo: Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF forces operating near Jenin eliminate terrorist who carried out fatal January attack. After backlash, defense minister stresses no humanitarian aid going into Gaza. Retired senior police commanders sign letter calling for releasing hostages, even at cost of ending war See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooklyn-born Israeli cartoonist Yaakov Kirschen, whose iconic “Dry Bones” cartoons appeared in newspapers for decades, has died at Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba at the age of 87 after a lengthy illness. Kirschen, who made aliyah in 1971, began drawing his trademark cartoon “Dry Bones” in 1973—a series inspired by the biblical vision of the Valley of Dry Bones and...

Dr. Yonatan Freeman, an international relations expert at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, speaks to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the prospects for the US-Iran nuclear talks. (Photo: Associated Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid rising antisemitism and antizionist voices, particularly in North America, there is a belief that pro-Israel voices can fight back. The key is learning how to speak to progressives, where much of the anti-Israel sentiment comes from. One organization, Librael, believes that a Liberal can also be a Zionist. It’s founder and CEO Rotem Oreg-Kalisky has been engaging with progressives to wi...

Tens of thousands participate in traditional priestly blessing at the Western Wall, IDF launches wide-scale anti-terror operation in northern West Bank near Nablus, Reuma Weizman, wife of former president Ezer Weizman, passes away at age 99 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conflicting reports on Gaza ceasefire talks. More IDF veterans sign letters calling for end to Gaza war. 2 Temple Mount activists arrested. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran journalist Henrique Cymerman, who also lectures in journalism at Reichman University, has written a book looking back on his three decades of reporting in this region. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with him about the book: If Only the Walls Could Speak: From Porto to Dubai via the Vatican. (Photo: Courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel's High Court of Justice issued an interim order this week freezing the government decision to dismiss Shin Bet director Ronen Bar, and gave the sides until April 20 to try to reach a compromise. Dr. Amir Fuchs, Senior Researcher at the Israel Democracy Institute, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the developments.  (Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

As Jews gather around the seder table for a second Passover with hostages in captivity and an ongoing war, many question how to mark this holiday so closely associated with freedom and renewal. Rabbi Dalia Marx, the Aaron D. Panken professor of Liturgy and Midrash at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Jerusalem, and author of From Time to Time, Journeys in the Jewish Calendar, sp...

Israeli source confirms talks with Turkey over Syria tensions. IDF to dismiss reservists who signed letter calling to release hostages, end war. Supreme Court President speaks out against attempts to erode judiciary independence   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid rising antisemitism in the United States, Israel needs the Jewish communities in North America to be strong. Eric Fingerhut, the CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America said that bringing Jews to Israel was key to this and to strengthen the links. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that since the October 7th war, trips needed to be modified to deal with the new reality. (photo: To...

Prime Minister appears in court in his corruption trial three hours after he returned from Washington D.C., Air Force pummels terrorist targets in Gaza Strip, IDF lift restrictions on beards and nail polish for soldiers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the Passover holiday period and hopefully many people, Israelis and visitors, will be going up to the north of Israel. For the first time since the war started. And after a year and a half the kayaking is back in operation on the mighty Jordan River. Chen Malka of Kfar Blum Kayak told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that it’s a not-to-miss stop in a visit to the north. She said re...