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The October 7th war has, in certain parts of society, ushered in a sweeping sense of messianic fervor in the country that Israel’s redemption is close. Wars and disasters have traditionally been fertile grounds for purveyors of apocalyptic prophecies, but the current enthusiasm is spreading beyond the traditional religious groups and also drawing in secular people as well. Amit Varshizky, an histo...

Report: Four terrorists killed in drone strike on Syria-Lebanon border. IDF launches counter-terror operation in Jenin area. Israeli delegations hold talks in Doha on Gaza ceasefire, hostage release deal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Days ahead of the start of the school year, parents who live in northern communities that have not been evacuated are anxious for their children's safety. Since the outbreak of the war on October 7th, the Tzfat-based non-profit organization Sparks to Life has been working to acquire and install  protective shelters for preschools in the community that do not have protection from rocket attacks. Sp...

While deterrence is difficult to measure and Israel’s was degraded after October 7th, what is certain is that Israeli actions are restrained by a number of factors, including by Israel’s closest ally, the United States. Prof. Eitan Shamir, managing director of the Begin Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar Ilan University, said that Israel currently has “escalation dominance” over its enemies...

High Court orders justice minister to convene judicial selection committee to appoint chief justice. US top general says near-term risk of broader war in Middle East has eased somewhat. IDF strikes terror operations center in Tulkarm, killing five according to reports See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel shoots down drone infiltrating from Syria over the Sea of Galilee, Top US general arrives for consultations, Reservist killed in fighting in Gaza  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel destroys thousands of Hizbullah rocket launching pads in pre-emptive pre dawn strike. Hizbullah launches  210 rockets and 20 drones. Disruption at Ben Gurion airport. .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser, former head of the research division of IDF military intelligence and a research fellow at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs and the Misgav Institute, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the security and diplomatic developments. (Photo: House in Katzrin damaged by rocket fire from Lebanon. Michael Giladi/Flash 90)   See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

USS Abraham Lincoln carrier arrives in Middle East. Ongoing efforts to convene Cairo summit on Gaza ceasefire, hostages release deal. Parents of American-Israeli hostage address DNC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One moderately hurt as Hezbollah rocket barrage hits Golan Heights homes. Amid US push, pessimism over Gaza hostage release deal.  El Al to regulate prices to 4 destinations through end of 2024.  .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Col. (res.) Itamar Yaar, former Deputy Head of the National Security Council and Director of Commanders for Israel's Security, speaks to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks and regional security concerns. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bodies of six Israeli hostages recovered from Gaza overnight in IDF, Shin Bet operation. Some 80 rockets fired at northern Israel from Lebanon. US Secretary of State Blinken heads to Egypt from Israel amid efforts to advance hostage release deal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the exhibition "Summer Days" at the ZOA House's Debora Fischer Gallery , leading artists present their visual interpretation of the Israeli summer – especially this Israeli summer in all its complexities. Curated by Doron Polak, the exhibition is to raise awareness of the work of  Yeladim - Fair Chance for Children (ילדים בסיכוי) a non-profit organization that supports children and youth from a...

1 critically injured in western Galilee drone strike. Hamas claims responsibility for TA explosion. Hamas rejects US ceasefire  bridging proposals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With less than  three months to go before the 2024 election, thousands will gather in Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention.  This year will look slightly different from others, as the Democratic Party has already officially nominated Vice-President Kamala Harris in a virtual roll call after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race. The most important night of the convention...

Hezbollah released a video over the weekend flaunting a massive tunnel network with precision rockets and underground launch sites. It came amid lingering threats that Hezbollah would retaliate for the killing of its top military commander last month. Dr. Jacques Neriah, a senior researcher at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs and a former policy adviser to prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, said...

The 33rd annual Jerusalem Puppet Festival opens tonight. This year’s festival opens at the Liberty Bell park and includes dozens of local  and international productions. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke about puppets and the festival with Shahar Marom, artistic director of the Train Theatre and the Jerusalem Puppet Festival. (photo: courtesy)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF strikes rocket launchers in Gaza Strip, two reservists killed in blast in Gaza, crocodile attacks zoo keeper in Jerusalem See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gaza ceasefire talks get underway in Doha. Rocket, hostile infiltration alerts sound north. Forty right-wing activists try to enter Gaza to pray See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Iran moves more into a direct player in the conflict in the Middle East, the threats coming out of Teheran as well as conditioning of ceasefire talk are part of diplomatic “theatre.” This according to Gerald Steinberg, professor emeritus of Political Science at Bar Ilan University. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the Americans were extremely determined to de-escalate the situation, but w...

Report: Casualties in strike near Tyre, Lebanon. US envoy Hochstein says Gaza ceasefire deal will help avert wider war.  IDF says five terrorists killed during counter-terror operation in Nablus area See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reserve IDF colonel Grisha Yakubovich, an expert in Middle East relations and a strategy consultant, said the mutual threats were all part of the language of the Middle East. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the assembly of a strong tactical coalition around Israel was not just to defend Israel but part of a larger global strategic reality. (photo: IDF Spokesman)  See omnystudio.com/listener...

No change in Temple Mount status, despite statements by National Security Minister, IDF intercepts two drones from Lebanon, Fitch lowers Israel's rating from +A  to A See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Gilad Malach,  research fellow in the Ultra-Orthodox in Israel Program at the Israel Democracy Institute, speaks to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the impact of the IDF military service call-up of haredi Orthodox men, and the attorney general's directive to the state to cease daycare subsidies for families of those individuals who defy draft notices. (Photo: Yossi Aloni/Flash90) See omnystudio...

Speculation continues over how Iran and Hizbullah will react to the recent twin assassinations of Fuad Shukr in Beirut and Ismail Haniyeh in Teheran. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Natty Tobian, an expert on Iran and a  senior researcher at MEMRI, the Middle East Media Research Institute, about Iran’s next step. (Photo:Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.