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Alan Baker, a former ambassador to Canada and legal adviser to the Foreign Ministry, said that the transformation of Canada from a staunch supporter of Israel to a country that imposes an arms sale embargo on the Jewish state at a time of war, was due to the increasing pressure from the influx of migrants and others who oppose Israel. Today, the director of international law at the Jerusalem Cente...

IDF reservist killed in battle in northern Gaza Strip. Qatari foreign ministry expresses cautious optimism over hostage release deal talks. Syria strikes attributed to Israel hit Hezbollah weapons stores  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF soldier killed as military raids Gaza hospital being used by senior terror operatives. Israeli delegation gets cabinet mandate for Doha talks on hostage release. EU foreign policy chief accuses Israel of weaponizing starvation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM to international community: "So quickly you forget October 7th?" Hamas officials confirm Marwan Issa killed. Israel warns it could attack Rafah during Ramadan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jerusalem Spring Biennale opened this week, showcasing more than 30 exhibitions in dozens of venues around the capital, in an expression of the healing and creative power of art in these difficult times. A platform for contemporary Jewish art with Jerusalem as its hub, the 6th Jerusalem Biennale runs through the end of April. Jerusalem Biennale founding director, Ram Ozeri, spoke to KAN's Naom...

South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor says  IDF soldiers holding dual Israeli-South African citizenship will be subject to immediate arrest. “I've already issued a statement alerting those who are South African and who are fighting alongside or in the Israel Defense Forces: 'We are ready. When you come home, we're going to arrest you,'" the minister said. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with veteran...

IDF hits Hezbollah sites in Lebanon after interception of suspicious aerial target that infiltrated Israeli air space. US expected to sanction two settlement outposts. Jewish Agency offers 100,000 NIS award for information leading to missing 9-year-old girl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mild earthquake rattles northern Israel. IDF confirms strike eliminated senior Hamas terrorist in Lebanon. Two Israelis lightly wounded in stabbing attack near Jerusalem See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 70 orphans have left Gaza for Bethlehem in the framework of an operation carried out by the IDF and the Office of the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, as instructed by the National Security Council, at the request of the German embassy.     To move them, a large number of IDF troops were enlisted to safeguard the route used by the buses to safely reach the Palesti...

IAF hits deep in Lebanon after Hezbollah fires some 100 rockets at northern Israel. Qatari official says hostage, ceasefire deal is not close. Ship carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza sets sail from Cyprus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF and Hamas trying to determine if Marwan Issa is dead. Hamas number 3 man targeted in Nusseirat strike. PM says Rafah will be attacked despite Biden's "red line." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has  responded publicly  to  personal criticism from US President Joe Biden  saying in an interview that the US president was “wrong” when asserting that he is “hurting Israel more than helping Israel” with his handling of the war against Hamas. Despite the fact that President Biden defined it as a red line, Prime Minister Netanyahu also reiterated his stance that...

Shin Bet, police arrest 13 Arab Israelis suspected of belonging to Hamas-directed cell to carry out attacks in Israel. Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets from Lebanon toward northern Israel. In Amsterdam, pro-Palestinian activist protest as Israeli president arrives for opening of National Holocaust Museum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas delegation leaves Cairo as truce deadlock continues .IDF checks 400 bodies in Nasser hospital for hostages.  Israel reportedly sets March 15 deadline for Lebanon deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State commission of inquiry finds Prime Minister Netanyahu responsible for 2021 Meron disaster, but recommends no sanctions. Cabinet minister Gantz told hold talks in London. Israel will not impose new restrictions on Moslem worshipper access to Jerusalem's Temple Mount at start of Ramadan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greenpeace Israel has put forward an initiative that guides local authorities on how to establish a municipal corporation to supply green and cheap electricity. According to the report that is the basis of the initiative, the establishment of municipal electricity supply corporations will make it possible to provide a deep discount to consumers of up to 35 percent on electricity ratees. These chan...

Senior terrorist arrested in Balata camp. Largest Gaza  terror tunnel sealed. Ministers discuss Ramadan worship restrictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palestinian Media Watch has issued a  report documenting that the PA Security Forces are not only deeply involved in terror but that the PA and Fatah brag about it.  The report exposes the PA Security Forces' involvement in terror in recent years, and documents that far worse than being ineffectual, the PA’s security services have been playing a very active role in terror against Israelis. KAN's ...

The war has also affected culture and performances in Israel and a new dance performance is reaching the stage that reflects the pain and tribalism in society, but also the brotherhood at a time of incitement, turbulence, and deception. It’s the latest show by choreographer Yaniv Hoffman which opens on March 30. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with one of the dancers Yarin Yosef about the producti...

Agriculture worker killed, seven wounded in strike on northern Israel, IDF captures 1,200 terrorists in Khan Yunis, US vice president calls for immediate ceasefire and hostage release See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The antiquities Authority has announced the discovery of a small hoard of rare coins from the time of the Second Revolt hidden in caves in the Judean Desert. The coin was discovered as part of the excavations and surveys being carried out by the Antiquities Authority’s Unit for the Prevention of theft of antiquities in the Judean Desert for the past seven years. A new 10-day excavation is planned...

As ceasefire talks in Cairo begin, Israel says won't sent delegation until Hamas presents list of hostages. Cabinet minister Gantz heads to Washington, without prime minister's authorization. Schools reopen in Sderot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haredi anger over Gallant IDF draft bill. War cabinet to convene tonight on truce deal. More fire on northern border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Results from the Jerusalem municipal elections produced an unprecedented ultra-Orthodox takeover of the city council, with Haredi parties winning just over half the seats in the 31-seat legislative body. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Laura Wharton from Meretz , elected to the council as one of the four members of the Jerusalem Union list headed by Yossi Havilio. (Photo:Flash90) See omnystudio.com/li...

Two IDF soldiers killed, seven wounded in Gaza Strip fighting. IDF hits Hezbollah sites in Lebanon after rocket barrages on northern Israel. Municipal election votes tallied See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.