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Shin Bet foils plot by Iran to recruit Jewish Israeli to assassinate senior political, security figures. Eight people injured by anti-tank rocket fire from Lebanon on northern Israel. Israel reportedly puts forward new ceasefire, hostage release proposal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 IDF soldiers killed, several injured in Gaza Strip. Former defense minister, army chief Yaalon was target of failed Hezbollah bomb attack in Tel Aviv last year. Foreign reports say Israeli inserted explosives into beepers sold to Hezbollah See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contacts continue for Gideon Saar to replace Yoav Gallant as defense minister. Opposition accuse PM of endangering Israel's security. Families Forum say Saar would seal hostages' fate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Open University of Israel this week held a ceremony conferring honorary degrees to seven individuals recognized for their contribution to research, culture, arts, and Israeli society. Open University President Prof. Leo Corry spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the honorees. Corry, who lived for many years on Kibbutz Nirim in the Gaza periphery and who assumed his role at the university da...

The 13th edition of Jerusalem Design Week , Hansen House's flagship event, returns September 19-26, 2024. This year's theme, "The Ark," explores resilience in a crisis and hope amid turbulence.  Dana Benshalom, chief curator of the event together with Sonia Ulitsky, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: Screenshot, JDW, From BOH - Bag of holdings)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly nearing move to fire Defense Minister Gallant, replacing him with Gideon Saar. US special envoy Hochstein in region to try to head off wider regional conflict. Anti-tank rocket, drone hits northern Israel.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF says Houthi missile fired toward central Israel fell apart in midair. Prime Minister Netanyahu says Iran-backed group should know Israel will exact high price from those who try to attack it. Hezbollah rocket fire on northern Israel following overnight Israeli strikes in Lebanon  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IAF inquiry finds human error likely cause of Gaza helicopter crash that killed 2 reservists, injured 7 soldiers. Rocket fire on northern Israel after Syrian media reports two killed in alleged Israeli drone strike. Prime Minister's office says Israel accepted August bridging proposal, accuses Hamas of thwarting Gaza ceasefire, hostage release deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

The split in the kibbutz movement in the 1950s is the subject of the group exhibition "The Division" at the Shturman House Museum in Ein Harod. The video, painting , sculpture and photography works in the exhibition explore directly and indirectly, the issue of division – as reflections on the challenges of this period in the kibbutz movement present insights into the current tensions and polariza...

A  conference entitled This is our Home will take place on  Thursday in Jerusalem. The conference is organized by the "Home" association, a national Israeli network that unites more than 40 communities of immigrants from different countries. The conference includes lectures on immigration and absorption in wartime and a discussion on the challenges facing young  immigrants and their future in Isra...

Two IAF soldiers killed, seven injured in helicopter crash in southern Gaza Strip. Israeli critically wounded in car-ramming attack in Binyamin region. Reports from Lebanon say Hezbollah operative killed in alleged Israeli drone strike See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hezbollah operative killed in South Lebanon strike. IDF disputes Hamas casualty claims in strike that killed senior terror figures in Gaza Strip. President Herzog calls for political unity to secure hostage release deal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has been changing the face of the West Bank since he was given a role in the defense ministry , taking responsibility for civilian affairs away from the army. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about the changes with Professor Dan Turner, a resident of the West Bank settlement of  Kfar Adumim, a veteran and politically-diverse settlement along the Jerusalem-Jericho road. (Pho...

Police detain 13 people in suspicious vehicle on Highway 6, after information one planned to carry out attack. During rocket, drone fire on northern Israel, Nahariya building sustained direct hit. Monitoring group says at least 18 dead in Syria strike attributed to Israel.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin said he will boycott the new Supreme Court president, after the High Court of Justice ordered him to convene the judicial selection panel to fill the post that has been without a permanent appointment for nearly a year. Dr. Guy Lurie, Research Fellow in the Democratic Values and Institutions Program at the Israel Democracy Institute, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal a...

3 killed in Allenby Bridge crossing terror attack. Heavy fire into the Galilee. Deadlock on Gaza ceasefire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The question over the security  arrangements for the Philadelphi corridor , the 14-kilometer route along the Egypt-Gaza border, has increased tension between Israel and Egypt. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry issued a strongly-worded response to PM Netanyahu’s accusation implying  Egypt had helped smuggle weapons across the Philadelphi Corridor. Cairo  is demanding the IDF’s immediate withdrawal from...

A special report by the Jewish Agency’s Global Aliya Center shows that the number of people who have opened aliya files since October 7 has surpassed 30,000. Shimon Shamila, the COO of the Aliya Unit of the Jewish Agency, said that while rising global antisemitism was a factor, many were also spurred by the war to be part of the Jewish nation in the land of Israel. He told reporter Arieh O’Sulliva...

Police in Munich shoot dead gunman who opened fire at Israeli Consulate, IDF air strike kills five Palestinian terrorists in northern West Bank, Slichot services held in Western Wall  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been competition and perhaps even feuds between Zionist organizations since before the creation of the state of Israel. But the war has created opportunities for cooperation and mutual responsibility. For over a decade the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) parted with the American-based Jewish National Fund (JNF-USA). But the two have reconciled and agreed to estab...

Heavy rocket barrage hits Galilee Panhandle, damages homes but no injuries See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nukhba commander who led Netiv Haasara incursion killed in Gaza strike.2 Givat Ronen settlers to be indicted for attack on Rahat residents. Pres Herzog warns against polarizing  legislation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor court says general strike must end by 2:30. Demonstrators calling for hostage release deal now block roads. Israeli security forces thwart third attempted car bombing in as many days.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF recovers from Gaza bodies of six hostages murdered by Hamas in recent days. Prime Minister Netanyahu accuses Hamas of refusing to negotiate. Three Israeli police officers killed in Hebron area shooting attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five terrorists, including local commander, killed in IDF counterterror operation in Tulkarm area. Israeli air defense intercept hostile drone approaching from Syria. Aryeh Zalmanovich, 86, of Kibbutz Nir Oz, named as the hostage who rescued hostage Farhan Al-Qadi referred to as dying next to him at one point during captivity in Gaza.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.