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Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem has received a $200 million donation from the Koum Family Foundation, established by WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum, the largest single donation to an Israeli hospital. The gift will support construction of a 24-story medical tower that will significantly increase the capacity of the hospital, and include new and expanded surgical and emergency care facilitie...

The heads of Israeli universities have reacted angrily to the move by Education Minister Yoav Kisch to advance legislation imposing financial sanctions on educational institutions unless they commit to keeping politics out of academia. “We are putting an end to the politicization of university presidents,” Kisch tweeted. “For academic institutions that enter the political arena,...

IDF reservist killed, 3 troops injured in Hezbollah explosive drone attacks. Prime Minister Netanyahu to hold security consultations amid US-Iran deadlock in negotiations to end war. Knesset summer session opens See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qatari tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz en route to Pakistan. Attorney General asks High Court to strike down Gofman appointment as Mossad director. Teen charged with negligent murder in fatal stabbing of Yemanu Zelka See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities and the New York Academy of Sciences have announced the laureates of the 2026 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in Israel, which recognizes their groundbreaking research taking place in Israel. Each  recipient receives $100,000 in prize money, with the awards ceremony to be held in June at the Peres Center Peac...

Two people in a serious condition who were evacuated from a cruise ship with a confirmed outbreak of deadly hantavirus have arrived in the Netherlands for treatment. A third passenger in a stable condition was on board an evacuation flight that has been delayed, but the flight was delayed. The MV Hondius is now sailing towards Spain's Canary Islands after being anchored for three days near Cape Ve...

Four IDF soldiers wounded, one seriously, in Hezbollah drone attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu says in wake of assassination of Radwan Force commander no terrorist has immunity anywhere. Report says Iran expected to submit to mediators response to American proposal to end the war See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Strauss's opera Salome returns to the Israeli Opera stage this month, with performances May 8-18th, featuring two casts of Israeli and international artists. Conductor Dan Ettinger, Music Director of the Israeli Opera and Israel Symphony Orchestra spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the powerful production, which is part of the opera's 40th season celebrations. (Photo: Yossi Zwecker) See omny...

British police are setting ⁠up a new team ‌of 100 officers, including counter terrorism specialists, to help ‌protect Jewish communities across London after a series of antisemitic attacks ⁠including the stabbing of two men. The plan announced on Wednesday for ⁠a dedicated protection team comes as officers announced more arrests for antisemitism. London's ‌top police boss Mark...

US and Iran make progress to end the war. More than 100 Israeli Arabs killed this year. IDF orders 12 Lebanese communities to evacuate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the US-Iran ceasefire teeters on the brink of collapse following the US introduction of Project Freedom , residents in Middle East states are now wondering if a full-scale resumption of hostilities is inevitable and if so, what form it will take.  KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Marc Zell, Chair of Republicans Overseas, Israel, about the attempt to end the Iranian blockade in the Strait of Hor...

Iran says US endangering Gulf shipping. Lebanese president says not ready to meet with Netanyahu. Smotrich: sitting with Ra'am worse than Oct 7 massacres. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local elections will take place in the UK on Thursday in what some political analysts say could mark the end of Britain’s traditional two-party system. Reform UK lead by Nigel Farage has emerged as a significant force and is trying to appeal to members of the Jewish community. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Jason Pearlman, who is working to set up Reform UK Friends of Israel. (Photo: AP) See om...

As public hearings begin in Australia on combating antisemitism, following the Bondi attack in December, Lynda Ben-Menashe, president of the National Council of Jewish Women Australia, tells KAN's David Ze'ev that she will testify and that she too has experienced antisemitism. (Photo: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds the commission's interim report/Reuters)  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

The 14th  " Jewish Music Days " festival will take place May 12-15th at Bar-Ilan University and the Ramat Gan Museum. The four-day event features lectures, workshops and concerts that showcase the diverse range of Jewish music. Dr. Avi Bar-Eitan of the Bar-Ilan University music department, who will perform original compositions to Hebrew poems and Jewish texts, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal (Pho...

How widespread is Jewish violence against Palestinians in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria)? Yisrael Medad, who serves as a spokesman for the Yesha Council of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, speaks to KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: A Palestinian examines damage allegedly caused by Jewish violence/Reuters)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Report claims Iran fired on US warship in Strait of Hormuz after US President Trump announces plan to help stranded vessels. IDF hits Hezbollah infrastructure sites in South Lebanon. First of six new tanker aircraft for IAF completes test flight in US skies.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he is receiving a progress report on Sunday as Israel pursues a plan to thwart the threat of deadly Hezbollah drones in Lebanon. Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch from the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs explains the threat to KAN's David Ze'ev.   (Photo: Michael Giladi/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ongoing security conflict has presented challenges for Israeli academics, in Israel as well as abroad. The non-profit ScienceAbroad seeks to facilitate the return to Israel of Israeli scientists and physicians. At its upcoming conference in New York City on May 18th  Israeli scientists will be able to present their work – enabling networking opportunities and bridges to leading Isra...

IDF say forces eliminated two armed Hezbollah terrorists who approached troops south of forward defense line in South Lebanon. Israel advancing purchase of two fighter jet squadrons from US, Opposition MK Chili Tropper quits Blue and White party as he considers next steps See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the UK do more to fight antisemitism? Is it deterred from doing so? Why have British ties with both Israel and the US been damaged? Former Israeli ambassador to London Mark Regev tackles the issues with KAN'S David Ze'ev.  (Photo: Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of the north is the story of people and families. From near the Mediterranean coastal city of Nahariya, Ran Gefen - a father, reserve soldier, and running a business - spoke to KAN's David Ze'ev.  (Photo: Yossi Aloni/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hezbollah drone hits in northern Israel, wounding 12 IDF soldiers, two moderately. IAF hits Hezbollah targets in South Lebanon.  Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza-bound protest flotilla in waters near Crete.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents of northern Israel have responded warily to the declared ceasefire in Lebanon – urging the government to let the IDF finish the job in removing the Hezbollah threat, while also demanding that the state take steps to invest in and rehabilitate the war-battered region. Metula resident Liat Cohen Raviv, chair of the civil forum Matzpinim, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about life on Israe...

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman warned on Tuesday that the lack of governance  in the Negev has worsened since his office’s previous report in 2021, leaving thousands of women and children in polygamous family structures, contractors exposed to protection rackets, state infrastructure repeatedly damaged, and government bodies operating without one authority respo...