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The first polls published since the formation of the joint list between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid indicates that parties opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will still fall short of a Knesset majority without support from Arab parties – even after the merger. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Gayil Talshir from the Hebrew university's Political Science department. (Photo: Flash 90)...

Defense Ministry civilian contractor killed, son wounded by Hezbollah drone in South Lebanon. President Herzog invites sides in Netanyahu trial to try to reach agreement. Prime Minister holds consultations on Gaza flotilla See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soldier injured in Hizbullah drone strike. President Aoun wants to avoid meeting with Netanyahu. Trump rejects Iran deal to end war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A public outcry recently erupted over the police detention of an Israeli man wearing a kippah embroidered with the Israeli and Palestinian flags, and the police's subsequent return of the item with the Palestinian flag cut out. Dr. Alex Sinclair's online post about his experience elicited a wave of responses, with some decrying the police conduct as illegal and infringement on freedom of expressio...

Daily clashes are occurring in Lebanon despite the ceasefire declared by President Trump. Can the Lebanese government rein in Hizbullah?  Will the IDF buffer zone become a permanent  military occupation? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about the situation in Lebanon with Dr. Dina Lisnyansky, a senior researcher at Tel Aviv university's Moshe Dayan Center, and a member of Forum Dvorah.   See...

Funeral to be held for IDF soldier killed in explosive drone attack in South Lebanon. Iran presents new offer to open Strait of Hormuz, end war, put off nuclear negotiations. Netanyahu trial appearance cancelled See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite US President Trump's announcement on Thursday of a three-week extension to the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Hezbollah continues to manipulate a powerless Lebanese government, says Prof. Kobi Michael, a senior fellow at the Misgav Institute for National Security and at the Institute for National Security Studies. He spoke with KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Kiryat Shmona under attack, April 2026....

Israel concerned Lebanon understandings will collapse. Iran says US not serious about diplomatic talks. Herzog reportedly decides not to pardon Netanyahu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High Court hears petitions for Oct 7 state commission. Session suspended after disruption. Trump: Iran truce ongoing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Fox News says President Trump told the station that there is "no time pressure" on his extension to the ceasefire with Iran. Trump said that he is "not in a rush" to end the conflict and that he wanted a "good deal". White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also said  that negotiations "are ongoing", and Trump had "made his red lines very clear" to the Iranians - demanding that they...

While the world waits for the possible second round of talks in Islamabad, Pakistan continues to take center stage as the chief mediator, claiming neutrality and the trust of both sides. But how did Islamabad emerge as the mediator in the US-Iran war? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Loren Dagan from Bar Ilan university and Forum Dvorah.  (Photo: AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

The National Library of Israel has received the personal archive of Major-General Orde Charles Wingate, the British officer whose combat doctrine formed the core of today's Israel Defense Forces. The collection includes Wingate's Hebrew study notebooks, a personal diary describing his activities in pre-state Israel, photographs, operational plans and intelligence reports. Rachel Misrati, an archiv...

Omri Sassi, a founder of the Nova festival and survivor of the October 7th massacre, was returning to DJ this week on the national stage -- at the torch lighting ceremony on Mt. Herzl that marks the start of Israel's 78th Independence Day. Sassi, told KAN's Naomi Segal how this represents a closing of a circle and affirmation of life, remembrance and healing. (Photo: Or Koshen) See omnystudio.com/...

Israelis have much to celebrate on Independence Day, but life is complex with competing emotions, says Rabbi Moshe Taragin, speaking to KAN's David Ze'ev (Photo: Flash90)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the continuing tumultuous times In Israel, Prof. Gil Troy of the Jewish People Policy Institute tells KAN's David Ze'ev that Independence Day should be marked by showing appreciation for all we have (Photo: Independence Day, 2023. Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel remembers its fallen. Uncertainty around US-Iran negotiations as ceasefire nears end. Palestinians claim Jewish extremists attacked youth near Ramallah   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Captain Yaron Eliezer Chitiz from Ra'anana was an IDF officer in the Givati Brigade’s Shaked Battalion. He fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip on December 26, 2023. He was 23 years old. The youngest of five, Yaron had a close and special relationship with his siblings. His brother Daniel Chitiz spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit) See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Conflicting reports on whether Iran will join new round of talks with US. Israel exposes Iranian global terror network. Israel Memorial Day to begin with 8 p.m. siren See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two IDF soldiers killed in Lebanon. Security cabinet discusses Iran talks. Trump praises Israel in social media post. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Library of Israel will on Sunday, April 19th, hold a documentary film marathon on war, loss and trauma from the perspective of women. Among the films being screened is Nurit Kedar's לוחמות (I Cried in Gaza). It offers a first-ever look at combat PTSD, through seven women combat soldiers who share in candid and surprising ways the mental toll from recent stints in Gaza and Lebanon. Ked...

US presses for call between Israeli, Lebanese leaders. Efforts to set second round of US-Iran talks. Israeli Air Force hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of runners are expected to take part in the 15th International Winner Jerusalem Marathon on Friday, April 17th. Originally scheduled for March 27, the event was postponed due to the security situation. Due to an expected heatwave, organizers cancelled the full marathon and the start times were brought forward for the other races. Ariela Rejwan, CEO of the Jerusalem Municipality, spoke ea...

Rocket and drone launches on northern Israel from Lebanon. US President Trump says war with Iran close to over. Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli to reach NBA playoffs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF soldier killed, 10 injured in South Lebanon. Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel. Report: Efforts to renew US-Iran talks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the generation of Holocaust survivors diminishes, the question of how we remember becomes more urgent. The memorial candle and label initiative of the Shem VeNer Association provides a QR code to access the personal stories of individuals who perished in the Holocaust. Shem VeNer Founder Alicia Yacoby, spoke with KAN’s Sarahlee Tschernia.  (Photo: Tali Katzorin) See omnystudio.com/li...