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Impeding relief supplies to Gaza's population may constitute a crime under the International Criminal Court's (ICC) jurisdiction, the court's top prosecutor told a news conference at the Rafah crossing  in Egypt on Sunday, stressing that Israel must ensure civilians receive basic food and medicine. Khan has previously said that the ICC has jurisdiction over alleged war crimes and crimes against hu...

Officer seriously hurt in Gaza. Israel tells Al Quds Gaza hospital to evacuate. PM deletes tweet following Lapid, Gantz criticism.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF punches into Gaza Strip after night of intensive air raids that killed top Hamas commanders, Air force shoots down ground to air missile launched from Lebanon, Families of hostages and missing urging government leaders to meet with them  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rocket fire from Gaza Strip renews. IDF hits over 250 terror sites in Gaza. IDF says blast in Egypt apparently from Red Sea threat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Families of 229 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have been notified. IDF spokesperson says reports of blast in Egypt apparently related to aerial Red Sea threat. IDF carries out  limited raids inside Gaza Strip against Hamas terror targets.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US carries out self-defense strikes on two sites in Syria linked to Iran Revolutionary Guards. IDF carries out limited raids against Hamas terror targets inside Gaza Strip. Rocket alert sounded overnight in Gaza periphery, no injuries.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Israeli Association of Creative and Expressive Therapists. YAHAT, has stepped in at this time of emergency and trauma to set up 30 Safe Open Studios around the country where victims and survivors of the Hamas terrorism can do art with trained therapists. Expressive arts therapist Dr. Tamar Einstein described some of the work they have been doing to reporter Arieh O’Sullivan. (photo: Tamar Eins...

The oil-rich Qatar is playing a role in the hostage negotiations and Israel’s National Security Adviser gave rare praise to the Gulf State country this week for facilitating the release of four abductees.  But Qatar is hosting Hamas leadership and its money has created and funded the Hamas terror machine. Some are saying that Qatar is the enemy itself. Yigal Carmon, president and founder of MEMRI...

Rocket alerts in Gush Dan, IDF stages penetration raid into Gaza ahead of ground offensive, IAF continues to pound Hamas targets in Gaza Strip See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel kills Hamas commander Taysir Mubasher. Aleppo airport hit again. Rocket from Gaza reaches Carmel area.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many grass roots groups getting together from abroad to help support Israeli soldiers and others during this time. Aaron Shuster, an IDF veteran who has been living in Arizona for years, immediately collected six duffle bags of medical equipment and flew out to Israel to give it to front line IDF troops. Many have joined his initiative which is called Make a Difference Foundation. Report...

The Palestinian Authority will pay monthly stipends  to the families of all the terrorists who were killed during the attack of October 7th. The payments are being made , even if the terrorists are not linked to Fatah and even if they perpetrated  horrific atrocities. KAN's  Mark Weiss spoke with Itamar Marcus, founder and director of Palestinian Media Watch. (Photo:Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90) See...

With the outbreak of the war, Israel's high-tech sector mobilized to help the homefront, meeting needs of civilians as well as soldiers. Marian Cohen, president of the Mer Group and chair of the Israeli Hi-Tech Association which is affiliated with the Israel Manufacturers Association, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the response, the impact of the hostilities on the sector, and the need, in his v...

Dr. Miriam Rosman, an historian and expert on Israel-French relations, says that France’s President Emmanuel Macron’s call for an international coalition against Hamas would be backed by European countries. She told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that one of Macron’s aims in his warm solidarity visit was also to help win the release of other abductees. (photo: Oren Ban Hakoon/pool) See omnystudio.com/l...

Jewish communities around the world have rushed to the aid of Israel since the outbreak of the war. The Jewish Federations in Canada, which together represent the third largest Jewish community in the world, have since the outbreak of the war raised over 100 million Canadian dollars for aid. Sara Mali Director General of the Jewish Federations of Canada/United Israel Appeal, told reporter Arieh O’...

Released captive describes ordeal. French President Macron in Israel on solidarity visit. IDF hits over 400 targets in Gaza Strip overnight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hostage number updated to 222. 3rd aid convoy enters Gaza via Rafah. 1 billion shekels allocated for rebuilding Gaza periphery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Zionist Organization has called on Jews in the Diaspora who have apartments in Israel to open them up for families who have been evacuated from the Gaza periphery. So far, 150 people have handed over their vacant apartments in the program “My Home Is Your Home.” Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with Roi Abecassis, head of the center for religious affairs in the Diaspora in the WZO, about...

IDF hits Hezbollah terror cells in south Lebanon after anti-tank fire. Israeli forces apprehend "exhausted" Hamas command unit member inside Israel two weeks after October 7 assault. Syria says Israel hit Damascus, Aleppo airports in early morning strikes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Searches for gunman who shot and wounded security guard at entrance to northern border community. Rocket fire from Gaza toward Ashkelon, Ashdod and Beit Shemesh. UN chief visits Egyptian side of Rafah crossing ahead of first aid delivery to Gaza.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special news update 11 am. Rocket alerts in south. IDF orders evacuation of Kiryat Shmona. Government approves emergency regulations that pave way for closure of Al Jezeera network in Israel   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What impact will the war have on the economy? KAN's Naomi Segal put the question to Prof. Joseph Zeira, professor emeritus of economics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, a senior fellow at The Institute for Israeli Thought and author of "The Israeli Economy: A Story of Success and Costs." (Photo: Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announces emergency aid package for economy. October 19, 2023....

Special news update October 20, 2023 9am. Next update at 11 am, English at bout five minutes past the hour. 100.3/101.3 fm and the KAN REKA digital platforms https://www.kan.org.il/content/kan/kan-reka/     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: *Emily Hand, initially believed dead and later determined to have been abducted to the Gaza Strip, was  released from captivity on November 25th, 2023 as part of a Qatari-led mediated hostage release and temporary truce deal.* Thomas Hand’s daughter, Emily (8), was shot dead by Hamas terrorists , who went door-to-door in  Kibbutz Be’eri, a few kilometres from the Gaza border, on October 7t...

Anti-tank fire from Lebanon toward northern Israel, no injuries. British Prime Minister Sunak on solidarity visit: We stand by Israel. Rocket fire resumes after overnight quiet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.