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Damascus explosions target Hizbullah rockets. Gallant says IDF draft unaffected by judicial protests. Israel slams US-Iran deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thirty council heads from Israeli Arab communities  demonstrated  in front of the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem on Sunday, protesting  Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s decision to withhold transferring 300 million shekels  to local Arab municipalities. The council heads  called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to intervene  and to immediately transfer the money. Reporter  Mark Weiss...

Some 30 flamingo have arrived at the Agamon Hula-KKL reserve in northern Israel, casting a pink hue on the wetland habitat. Their arrival signals the start of the bird migration season with large flocks of other species expected to arrive in coming weeks. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more from Inbar Shlomit Rubin, content manager at Agamon Hula. (Photo: Inbar Shlomit Rubin/KKL) See omnystudio.com/liste...

The peak of the Perseids meteor shower will occur this coming weekend – on the nights of August 12th and August 13th.  The best viewing hours are after midnight, in a dark sky location – making Israel's Negev a popular destination. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more from Ira Machefsky, the "Star Man of Mitzpe Ramon," who leads night sky tours out of the desert town. (Photo: Meteor shower, 2021. Eden Isr...

Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich  announced  the freeze of a five-year plan for the development of East Jerusalem, citing the program’s inclusion of funds for a preparatory program (mechina) for Arab students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The decision has been criticized by security officials, politicians from across the political spectrum and the Jerusalem municipality.  KAN's Mark Wei...

Israeli security forces arrest wanted Palestinian suspected of planning attack in Israel. Israeli troops thwart drug smuggling attempt on Egypt border. Police arrest criminal hit crew en route to Sderot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double murder in Bedouin town brings to 142 people killed in Arab sector this year. police say they foiled an assassination of a top crime figure, Foreign Minister to visit Bahrain and Albania next month  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is a racist and should resign for his move to block government funding to Arab authorities. This is the opinion of Dr. Thabit Abu Ras, the co-executive director of the Abraham Initiative, an NGO working to promote equality and integration between Arabs and Jews in Israel. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that while local Arab authorities are threatened or even in...

Israel is the start up nation with a strong ecosystem sustained by an innovative population eager to succeed and forgiving of failures. In this spirit, serial entrepreneur Dr. Ron Adany and supporters have expanded their horizons and are moving to help Africans develop startups. His fund is called “How to build a start up with 100 dollars.” (photo: courtesy)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Cyber attack shuts down computer system of Bnei Brak hospital. IDF forces demolish home of terrorist who murdered two Israeli brothers in Huwara shooting attack. Finance minister claims prime minister backs his withholding of budgets earmarked for Arab sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Syrian soldiers killed in Damascus area air strike. PM promises law exempting Haredim from army before more judicial overhaul.5 Burqa residents arrested over Friday's clash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The security cabinet has delayed implementing  relief measures for the Palestinian Authority, among them permission to build an industrial zone in Tarkumiya, easing procedures at the Allenby Bridge crossing and transferring half a  billion shekels in withheld tax funds to the PA.   Finance Minister Smotrich and National Security Minister Ben Gvir expressed their outrage at giving relief measures a...

Eitan Dangot, a reserve major general and former coordinator of government activities in the territories and military secretary to two defense ministers, says that the current rising wave of terror was being exacerbated by the violence of some Israelis against Arabs in the West Bank. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that despite terror, Israel should continue to support the Palestinian economy an...

With the Knesset adjourning for recess after having passed a first piece of legislation in the government's controversial judiciary overhaul plan, what is ahead for the protest movement? According to a flash survey carried out by the aChord Center at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem as the plenum was voting on the  reasonability clause, more than 50 percent of the respondents oppose the reform,...

To mark the 75th Anniversary of the State of Israel a new and exciting audio-visual presentation is being projected nightly on to the walls of the historic building of the National Institutions in Jerusalem through the month of August. That is the building of the Jewish Agency, World Zionist Organization, Keren Kayemeth Le'Israel/Jewish National Fund and Keren Hayesod/United Israel Appeal are toda...

IDF maps out home of Palestinian terrorist who murdered Israeli security guard in Tel Aviv attack, in preparation for possible demolition. Two settlers arrested in connection with killing of Palestinian during Friday clashes. Former security officials join petition against reasonability clause See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High Court hears petitions against incapacitation law. Demonstrators march in Tel Aviv in support of judicial system. Israeli security forces arrest 13 wanted Palestinians.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli woman lightly hurt by glass shards in Jordan Valley shooting attack. Head of Tel Aviv special patrol unit questioned over alleged excessive force against protesters against judiciary overhaul. Education Ministry bans Israeli-Palestinian bereavement group from schools.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition Chair Lapid accuses Likud of threatening the High Court. Res Gen Tamir Hayman: Haredi exemption will cause drop in motivation to enlist. Police chief defends handling of judicial protests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first temporary exhibition of the newly refurbished Tower of David museum in Jerusalem’s Old City opened this week.   Street Games: An architectural-interactive experience  is based on the books of architect David Kroyanker.  The exhibition  displays illustrations of buildings and of architectural objects that represent the walls of the old city, and  five Jerusalem streets: Meah Shearim, Hane...

IDF forces operating in Jenin for first time since major operation arrest 2 wanted Hamas members. Prime Minister Netanyahu rebuffs international criticism of government's judicial reform. High Court rules against mayoral law that would benefit Shas party leader ally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Joe Biden says a deal may be on the way with Saudi Arabia  after talks his national security advisor had with Saudi officials in Jeddah aimed at reaching  normalization in relations between the kingdom and Israel. “There’s a rapprochement that may be underway,” Biden told contributors to his 2024 reelection campaign at an event in Maine. Biden did not give details about the possible d...

United Nations experts recently declared that the first three weeks of July were the hottest ever on record, prompting a warning from the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres that "climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just beginning." Speaking at the UN last week, Guterres underscored the need for global action on emissions, climate adaptation and climate finance. How has the clima...

Prime Minister Netanyahu to convene consultations on tensions in the north. Masses protest for 30th consecutive week against government judiciary overhaul. Cabinet to approve additional 164 million shekels in funds for yeshiva students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the Knesset passed the law on Monday cancelling the grounds of reasonableness thousands of Israeli doctors have signed up to a WhatsApp group called "Doctors for Relocation." The group was formed for sharing information on licensing and work conditions in different countries, and allowing specialists to group together and apply to different places. “Emigrating as a doctor isn’t that easy, bu...