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France’s far right is in pole position after the first round of parliamentary elections that confirmed their dominance in French politics and brought them to the gates of power. Supporters of Marine Le Pen’s anti-immigration National Rally(PN)  cheered as she said the president’s “Macronist bloc has been all but wiped out”. RN won 33.1% of the vote, with a left-wing alliance behind on 28%, and the...

Storm over release of Shifa hospital Director. ISA say no room for prisoners led to release. Rocket barrage at Gaza periphery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yossi Shain, a former member of the Knesset from the Yisrael Beteinu Party and professor emeritus of international affairs at Georgetown and Tel Aviv University, said US President Joe Biden can’t be written off so quickly despite his dismal performance at the presidential debate. Shain told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that it wasn’t good for Israel to have an American leadership that does not projec...

IDF punches into Sejaiya district of Gaza, kills 40 terrorists. Two soldiers killed on Friday are laid to rest, large anti-government protests in major cities across Israel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Keren Hayesod, or United Israel Appeal, has raised over 135 million dollars around the world since October 7th. Sam Grundwerg, world chairman of Keren Hayesod, said that rising antisemitism and anti-Zionism has helped rally Diaspora communities to fund and engage more and help Israel assist the disadvantaged in the country’s periphery strengthening the connection between Israel and the Diaspor...

Dr Ronnie Shaked is an expert on Palestinian affairs from the Hebrew university’s Truman Institute. He contributed a chapter entitled The Road to October 7th  for a book coming out next month in the US. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke to him about the ongoing war in Gaza and how it is perceived by Hamas and the Palestinians. (Photo:Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cpt. Alon Sacgiu killed in Jenin raid. Israel promises more diplomacy before any Lebanon war. US still witholding some arms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ups and downs of US arms deliveries to Israel is not new. It’s been going on for over 50 years as the US became Israel’s main weapons supplier. The latest conflagration involves, as far as we know, shipments of 2,000 pound and 500 pound bombs with JDAM kits (joint Direct Attack Munitions) that provide dumb bombs with precision guidance.  To give us some insight into this we turned to Lenny Ben...

Extension of reserve duty bill pulled from Knesset vote, Air Force intercepts UAV headed toward Eilat, woman indicted for hiring gunman to kill ex-husband See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The High Court of Justice has instructed the IDF to begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men. Dr. Shuki Friedman, vice president of the Jewish People Policy Institute and professor of law at the Peres academic center, said that at least 5,000 are expected to join the army this year, but that is a fraction of the 66,000 eligible for service in the ultra-Orthodox community. But, he said, they would not par...

The musical "Alice by Heart" will be performed July 3rd - 25th at Jerusalem's Beit Maziya Theater produced by Starcatcher and the Incubator Theater. The show is in English with Hebrew subtitles and a live band.  The performance centers on a young girl trying to cope through a war by escaping into the world of Lewis Carrol's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.” Nuria Levy, one of the directors of th...

High Court of Justice unanimously rules that ultra Orthodox men must be drafted into military service, IDF forces kill two dozen in strike on Hamas post, among the dead the sister of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, National Security Adviser says all efforts are being made to reach agreement to end conflict with Lebanon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its jellyfish season, as anyone who has been to the beach over the last few weeks is aware. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about the problem with Hila Dror from Haifa university’s Department of Maritime Civilizations. (Photo:Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM receives a warning letter from  submarines affair commission. He denies the charge of damaging state security. Moshe Ya'alon and Yossi Cohen also receive letters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hizbullah drone intercepted near key defense industry in lower Galilee, Defense Minister Gallant on official visit to Washington, thousands rally against government, call for new elections See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Joint Distribution Committee has set up a portal to help direct a variety of support to Israelis suffering from trauma and stress during this time of conflict. The Joint also set up “quiet tents” where displaced Israelis could rejuvenate. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke about this with Efrat Stern, the Director of JDC’s Israel unlimited. (photo: Josh Malda-Shahar)  See omnystudio.com/listener...

Jewish college students on US campuses have seen skyrocketing anti-Israel, pro-Hamas demonstrations and antisemitism since Oct. 7. A group of American college students from Rutgers, McGill, as well as UCLA and Michigan are currently in Israel as part of a mission organized by Hasbara Fellowships and Israel ambassadors.com. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with one of them, Aiden Herzlinger a sophom...

WSJ reports no more 50 hostages are alive. PM slammed for blocking project manager for the North. Possibility mounts for autumn election.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The leader of Hezbollah , Sheikh  Hassan Nasrallah, in a speech Wednesday, threatened that Cyprus could become a target if it allowed Israel to use its territory in any conflict. Cyprus and Israel have a bilateral defence cooperation agreement which has seen the countries conduct joint exercises. “Opening Cypriot airports and bases to the Israeli enemy to target Lebanon  would mean that the Cyprio...

IAF carries out strike in Lebanon, as drone and rocket fire continues. Syrian news agency says military officer killed in alleged Israeli drone strike. Report: White House calls off planned strategic talks after Prime Minister Netanyahu says US has been withholding weapons to Israel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The scope of fire damage in northern Israel during the war is unprecedented, according to Itamar Katz, head forester of the Golan Heights for Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund. He spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal. (Photo: KKL-JNF) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Workers at Channel 13 television news division are taking legal action and are considering a work dispute as part of a struggle to prevent the appointment of former Kadima Knesset member Yulia Shamalov-Berkovich as the company’s new CEO. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Channel 13’s veteran economics analyst Matan Hodorov  and asked him why the workers are opposed to the appointment. (Photo:Flash90) Se...

US envoy holds talks in Israel, Lebanon as rocket fire resumes on north. Hamas reportedly keeping two battalions on reserve for day after war. High Court hears petitions challenging law granting expanded powers to national security minister See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prominent Israeli figures are calling for the Hardi draft evasion to stop. Prof. Efraim Inbar, the President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, said that studying Torah is important but shouldn’t be an excuse for not serving in the army, especially at a time when the IDF needs more soldiers. (photo: Miriam Alster/flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF downs drone over sea heading to Acko, US mediator Hochstein arrives to help prevent conflict with Lebanon. Prime minister dissolves war cabinet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.