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Against the backdrop of deliberations on the defense minister's outline for legislation on Ultra-Orthodox military enlistment, the organization Katef el Katef (כתף אל בתף) seeks to amplify the voice of young IDF reservists who have served throughout the war and call for equality in service for all. Katef el Katef co-founder Yonatan Shalev spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal.  (Photo: Courtesy)&...

Israel delays prisoner release demanding Hamas halt humiliating handover ceremonies of hostages. Defense minister instructs IDF to prepare for year stay in Samaria refugee camps as part of counter-terror operations. IAF planes fly low over Beirut during funeral for slain Hezbollah chief See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shin Bet is investigating suspicions that Qatar has employed paid consultants in the prime minister’s office to “launder” the emirate’s image. Qatar is an Islamist country supporting terror and punching above its weight by whitewashing itself with money. But it is also a paper tiger that can be brought down easily. This according to Yigal Carmon, the Founder and preside...

Coffins bearing four deceased hostages arrive in Israel after 503 days. Israelis bearing flags line convoy's route to forensic institute. Israel lodges protest with mediators over Hamas display prior to handover in Gaza Strip, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voting in the United States opens on March 10, for the 39th World Zionist Congress. Much is at stake and Herbert Block, Executive Director of the American Zionist Movement, who is overseeing the elections for the World Zionist Congress, told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that there has been a huge, 60 percent, increase in candidates from previous years. (photo: courtesy)  See omnystudio.com...

Families of hostages seek clarification from prime minister why phase 2 talks have not yet begun. Arab media reports fatality in Israeli drone strike in Lebanon. Five IDF reservists charged with abuse of Palestinian detainee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lebanon accused Israel of "occupation" after the IDF withdrew its forces from south Lebanon but kept 5 outposts in Lebanese territory. Reserve Maj Gen Uzi Dayan served as IDF deputy Chief of Staff and the head of the IDF Planning Division. He is currently the Chair of Mivtahi-the Forum of National Commanders. KAN's Mark Weiss asked him if the IDF withdrawal from south Lebanon while maintaining 5 o...

IDF remain in 5 outposts in south Lebanon. Beirut accuses Israel of occupation. Optimism that 6 hostages will be released on Saturday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top US and Russians diplomats meet in Saudi Arabia to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Prof. Vladamir Zeev Khanin, Department of Political Studies at the Begin Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar Ilan University said that a solution to the Ukraine war would not be a return to the lines before Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Trump wa...

500 days since the war began and 73 hostages still in captivity, IDF set to pull out of south Lebanon tomorrow, Netanyahu tells court he wants to address every one of the 315 charges of bribery against him  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Netanyahu after talks with US Secretary of State Rubio: We have common strategy with US when "gates of hell" will open if all hostages are not released. US heavy bomb shipment arrives in Israel. IDF strike targets armed Palestinians in southern Gaza Strip See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Ministry officials say that the three hostages who were freed from captivity in Gaza on Saturday morning are suffering from “severe malnutrition” and lost significant body weight during their 491 days in captivity. Dr. Asnat Raziel, a specialist in surgery and obesity treatment and director of the multi-disciplinary Center for Obesity Treatment at Assia Medical, Assuta Ramat HaH...

February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month. The nonprofit organization Israel Elwyn, which serves over 5,400 individuals, empowers people with disabilities through a range of programs that foster independence, inclusion and meaningful participation in society. David Marcu, President of Israel Elwyn, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal  (Photo: Courtesy Israel Elwyn)...

Hamas says Gaza ceasefire back on track. 3 hostages will be released on Saturday. IDF builds 5 outposts in South Lebanon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Gadi Hitman is the Chair of the Middle East and Political Science department at Ariel university.  KAN's  Mark Weiss spoke with him about the Gaza ceasefire, President Trump’s Gaza transfer plan and Prime Minister Netanyahu’s political constraints. (Photo: Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report by the Taub Center shows that the number and rate of homicides in Israel's Arab population has been on a continuous and unprecedented rise in recent years. Prof Alex Weinreb, Research Director at the Taub Center, told KAN reporter Naomi Segal that the factors in these concerning statistics are multifold, correlating not only with demographic trends but specifically with government policy...

Report: Mediating countries working to resolve crisis in Israel Hamas hostage release deal. Family of hostage says received indication of life. IDF reportedly seeking to extend presence in some South Lebanon locations until end of February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF says hostage Shlomo Mantzur was slain on October 7th 2023, body held in Gaza. Sign of life from twins Gali and Ziv Berman. Security cabinet meets to discuss Hamas threat to delay hostage release See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Security cabinet expected to convene on Tuesday to discuss second phase of Gaza ceasefire hostage release deal. More details emerge of cruel conditions released hostages held in, prompting calls to release all remaining hostages at once. Cabinet puts of deliberation on formation of state commission of inquiry into October 7th failures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has passed anti-hate crime laws in a bid to stem antisemitic attacks that have  surged since the October 7th, 2023 Hamas attack on southern Israel and ongoing war. How is the Jewish community coping? Sydney resident Dionne Taylor, who serves as Australian emissary for the Israel-Is advocacy organization, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Associated Press. Inset: Courtesy) Se...

IDF completes withdrawal from Gaza's Netzarim corridor. Israeli team sent to Qatar given limited mandate to discuss technical details of first stage of hostage release. IDF expands counter terror operation in Judea and Samaria See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two IDF soldiers killed, eight injured in crane collapse in northern Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Netanyahu calls US President's Trump's plan to relocate Gazans "remarkable." Shin Bet thwarts terror cell that planned Jerusalem bus bombing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel’s security services have done a good bit of work destroying Hamas’ militarily. But that’s only half the battle. A new proposal is calling to create a coordinated “total lawfare” campaign between Israel and Diaspora allies targeting Hamas legal and fundraising capacities. The initiative was put to the government by ANU, the Museum of the Jewish People. Reporter...

US President Donald Trump's declaration that the Americans would take over Gaza and Palestinians in the enclave should relocate sent shock waves across the region. Dr. Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, told KAN reporter Naomi Segal that Trump has taken an out of the box approach to the Middle East. (Photo: Reuters)   See omnystudio.com/listene...

Arab nations reject US President Trump's call for US takeover of Gaza, relocation of population. Foreign Minister Saar says Trump seeking different solution. Prime Minister Netanyahu says seeking hostage release along with other war goals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.