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The Egyptian regime would hardly shed any tears if Hamas – which they view like the outlawed Muslim brotherhood – was destroyed. Yet Cairo is threatening to abrogate the historic peace treaty with Israel if the IDF goes through with its planned invasion of Rafah and takeover of the Philadelphia corridor along the frontier. Ruth Wasserman Lande, a former member of Knesset and deputy ambassador to E...

The ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded Israel’s credit rating due to the impact of the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza. The ratings agency also lowered its outlook for Israel’s debt to “negative” due to what is said was "the risk of an escalation” with Hezbollah along Israel's northern border. Prof. Avi Weiss, President of the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel and professor of econ...

It’s the 58th Superbowl taking place and this time it’s in that American party city of Las Vegas. The reigning champions Kansas City Chiefs take on San Francisco 49ers. It is estimated that over 100 million people around the world will tune in including a growing following of American football in Israel. Reporter Arieh O'Sullivan spoke to Steve Leibowitz, president of American Football in Israel,...

Hamas warns IDF operation in Rafah will sink hostage release talks. Two Arab Israelis charge with helping Hamas plan terror attacks. Concern in Israel other ratings agency will follow Moody's in downgrading credit rating See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A majority of Israelis prioritize a hostage release over toppling Hamas, with 51 percent of Israelis saying they think bringing the hostages home should be the main goal of the war, while 36 percent say toppling Hamas should be the main goal, according to a new survey conducted by the Israel Democracy Institute. At the same time, there are large divides by population sectors, the January 2024 Isra...

Three IDF soldiers wounded by Hezbollah fire from Lebanon on northern Israel. Family of Kibbutz Be'eri resident informed he was murdered in October 7th attack and body is held in Gaza. Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for talks on ceasefire, hostage deal proposal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Gadi Hitman is the Chair of the Political Science Department at Ariel University. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with him about recent developments , asking him if he was surprised that Hamas appears to have made few significant concessions in its response to the Paris ceasefire and hostage release framework. (Photo:Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The exhibition " Design Emergency " at the Vitrina Gallery at the Holon Institute of Technology – HIT, depicts that exactly: How Israel's industrial design community – as individuals as well as in the framework of the various academic institutions – came together in a vast volunteer effort after the October 7th attacks, to meet specific needs of Israel's security forces and the home front – be it...

Hamas proposes three-staged 135-day ceasefire and hostage release. US Secretary of State Blinken in Israel to discuss proposal with leaders. IDF soldier dies from fungal infection contracted when wounded in fighting in Gaza Strip.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF kills dozens of terrorists in Khan Younis. IDF to probe October 7 killing of 12 hostages in Be'eri. Shots fired at kibbutz on West Bank border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaking in Jerusalem on Monday after meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné said  that “settler violence” in the West Bank must stop. “We must also prevent any risk of escalation, to avoid any flareup in the West Bank,” he said at a press conference at the King David Hotel. “It is of utmost importance to refrain from any action, decision or statement...

The American "Politico" website reports that US President Joe Biden called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "bad guy". Political commentator Jonathan Martin wrote that the president and all his staff are suspicious of Netanyahu, mainly due to fear that he will drag the United States into a protracted war in the Middle East. A White House spokesman denied the report, saying President Biden never...

In the immediate aftermath of the October 7th Hamas attack, Jewish communities around the world rallied with massive fundraising campaigns to support victims, survivors, and displaced communities in Israel.  The Canadian-Jewish community raised over 135 million Canadian Dollars through the Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA.  Sarah Mali, director-general of the Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA, spok...

IDF soldier killed in Gaza fighting. IDF hits Hezbollah targets in South Lebanon after rocket alerts in northern Israel. Ben Gvir draws political outcry after remarks criticizing Biden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rocket alerts sound in northern Israel. Report: Iran's Revolutionary Guards pulling officers out of Syria against backdrop of strikes attributed to Israel. Hamas delegation in Cairo for talks on proposed hostage deal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revelations of UNRWA’s involvement in Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror came as no surprise for David Bedein, head of the Nahum Bedein Center for the Near East Policy Research. He’s been documenting the evil and antisemitism in UNWRA textbooks for decades. Now vindicated, Bedein told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that despite some voices calling for the dismantlement of the UN Palestinian relief agency,...

Air Force strikes targets in southern Syria after missile launched at Golan Heights, Three reserve IDF servicemen killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli undercover forces raid Jenin hospital, kill three terrorists planning imminent attack. Hamas say it is studying framework for new hostage release deal. New Zealand joins nations that suspended UNRWA funding over staff involvement in October 7th Hamas massacre.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soldier seriously hurt in Haifa terror attack. Soldiers kill 16-year-old terrorist in Tekoa stabbing attack. Building hit in Damascus air strike.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 12 ministers and 15 MKs, including from the Likud,  attended a so-called Victory Conference in Jerusalem on Sunday night  in support of renewed Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip. The conference was headlined: “Settlement produces security.” One of the organizers of Sunday’s conference was veteran settler activist Daniella Weiss. She told KAN's Mark Weiss that 400 families have signed up so far...

Britain's Home Secretary James Cleverly says it is clear that what is happening in Gaza will have a ripple effect in the UK for some time to come. In an interview with Jerry Lewis, Cleverly spoke of work with community leaders to ensure everyone feels safe – and noted that police are taking action against elements driven by anti-Semitism and hatred.  Cleverly also commented on calls to proscribe I...

The United Nations’ top court on January 26 ordered Israel to take steps to prevent death and injury of Palestinians in the war in Gaza, but stopped short of ordering a unilateral cease-fire. South Africa brought the complaint, accusing Israel of genocidal intent in its military campaign against Hamas, which was launched in response to the terror group's October 7th massacre in southern Israel. In...

Israeli delegation led by Mossad director arrives in Paris for talks on possible new hostage deal. Protesters, captives' family members block Kerem Shalom crossing to prevent aid trucks from entering Gaza Strip. IDF hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon; rocket alert in Kiryat Shmona See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tens of thousands of displaced Israelis from the Gaza periphery and the border with Lebanon have been living in hotels across the country. With no tourists and a war on, the hotels have modified themselves to give these refugee families a new home, for however long it shall be. David Tucker, general manager of the Ramada and Royal hotel in Jerusalem and chairman of the Hotel Association of Jerusal...

Since the war began, loads of organizations and grass roots initiatives have pitched in to send food to troops. One NGO, Asif, the culinary center of Israel, has gone beyond this and helped feed some of the tens of thousands of displaced Israelis too. Their newest initiative is to pair displaced Israelis, most who have been living in hotels, with Israeli families who offer their kitchens so they c...