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The war with Iran continues apace despite the reports of contacts to end the fighting. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about various aspects of the war with Prof. Danny Orbach, a military historian from the Hebrew University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF soldier killed in battle in South Lebanon. Iranian rocket fire salvoes on Israel cause damage and injuries, mostly light. Israel says IDF killed Revolutionary Guard's navy commander See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bank of Israel annual report released this week contains recommendations for measures to ensure the Israeli economy thrives -- none of which are represented in the 2026 state budget bill that the Knesset Finance Committee has approved for second and third readings in the plenum. Prof. Dan Ben David, President of the Shoresh Institution for Socioeconomic Research and an economics professor at T...

There are a lot of organizations aimed at deepening and strengthening the links between Israelis and Diaspora Jewry. The lives and fates of Jews abroad, however has not been a major focus of Israeli media. Few newspapers and television stations even have a reporter dedicated to covering Diaspora Jewry. B’nai B’rith World Center has been for nearly 30 years highlighting media coverage o...

Northern Israel comes under heavy rocket, drone fire from Lebanon. IDF says hit Iranian sites for development of naval cruise missiles. Report: Pakistan passed on US proposal to Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iranian missile destroys Tel Aviv buildings. Govt set to ok call up of 400,000 reservists. Katz: IDF to control security zone south of  Litani River. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the ongoing war, 20-year-old Tzeela Lifshitz, who recently immigrated to Israel from New Jersey, has been doing national service in the northern border town of Kiryat Shmona through the Israeli Volunteer Association. She spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal earlier about why it was important for her to be in the north, especially at this time. (Photo: Israeli Volunteer Association) See omnystudio.com/l...

Is President Trump's claim that there is a good chance for a deal with Iran credible? Or is he playing for time, until the Marines arrive in the region? What are America's red lines? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Kobi Barda, an expert on American affairs, from Holon's HIT Interdisciplinary School in Holon. (Photo: AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite years of war, ongoing security threats, and deep social challenges, Israel continues to rank among the happiest countries in the world. The latest World Happiness Report, published just days ago, places Israel eighth globally. KAN’s Sarahlee Tschernia spoke with happiness policy researcher, Anat Fanti about the significance of Israel’s ranking. Photo: (Michael Giladi/Flash90) S...

One of the worst rocket strikes of the war occurred on Saturday night when an Iranian ballistic missile hit a residential neighborhood in the southern city of Arad, injuring scores of residents, including many children.  KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Omer Levy, a member of the Arad rescue service.  Photo: (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

US President Trump announces freeze on ultimatum to strike Iran energy sites, citing productive contacts with Iran on ending hostilities; Tehran denies negotiations. Israeli killed by erroneous IDF artillery fire laid to rest. Facing Ben Gurion airport flight restrictions, Arkia airlines says moving operations to Aqaba, Jordan and Taba, Egypt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ongoing war and restrictions on gatherings have shut down Israel's cultural sector. With concert halls closed, Yair Nagid, CEO of the Israel Sinfonietta Beer Sheva  and a major (res.) in the IDF Home Front Command, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the challenges, and what the orchestra is doing to bring music to the public. (Photo: Israel Sinfonietta Beer Sheva. CEO Yair Nagid (left) Maes...

Blockading the Strait of Hormuz is a suicidal move by Iran strategically and impractical from an economic point of view. This according to Amotz Asa-El, a Hartman Institute Fellow, Jerusalem Post commentator and author of The Last Jewish Frontier. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the Iranians blockade provocation of US President Donald Trump is creating a showdown they cannot win. (pho...

Hezbollah rocket kills farmer on northern kibbutz, over 150 wounded overnight by Iranian ballistic missile salvos across the country, including Arad and Dimona, IDF ordered to destroy all bridges over the Litani River in south Lebanon  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the ongoing war, Iranian people have been openly celebrating holidays this week, heeding a call from Iran's exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi and pushing back against the regime, according to Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin, an Iran expert at the University of Haifa's Ezri Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies. She spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal (Photo: Preparations for Nowruz in Tehran. Associated Press) Se...

Iranian cluster warhead strikes on Israel kill Thai worker, four Palestinian women. Iran hits Gulf energy sites. Rafah crossing reopening for first time since start of Iran war See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the start of the Iran war, Beit Issie Shapiro has been operating its emergency hotline to provide support in the area of disabilities to both professionals and families. Queries can be submitted in Hebrew, Arabic and English, by sending a WhatsApp message to 0523692864. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more from Ahmir Lerner, CEO of Beit Issie Shapiro. (Photo: Beit Issie Shapiro) See omnystudio.com/l...

Comedy during war is not new. It helps one cope with the pressures and situation. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with Molly Livingtone, a US-born standup comedian about humor, resilience and the Israeli spirit. (photo: Molly Livingstone)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elderly couple killed in Iranian missile strike in Ramat Gan, Israel assassinated Iranian minister of intelligence , IDF strikes hard against Hezbollah in Lebanon  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hezbollah is isolated and fighting for its life. This, according to Nitzan Nuriel, a reserve brigadier general and former head of the counter terrorism bureau.  Speaking to reporter Arieh O’Sullivan, Nuriel said that Israel could make sure that Hezbollah was no longer a military player in the region, but it would take time. (photo: IDF Spokesman) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Israel announced on Tuesday that the IDF had killed Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani as well as the head of the Basij militia, Gholamreza Soleimani.  (Ret.) Major-General Yaakov Amidror, a former national security advisor to the prime minister and currently a fellow at JISS, the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, and JINSA, the Jewish Institute for National Security of A...

A  survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute released on Monday found a clear majority of Israelis support the war. According to the survey, 72% of Israelis believe the decision to attack Iran was the correct one. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Shmuel Rosner, a senior fellow at the JPPI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Ali Larijani and Basij leader killed in IDF strike. Mojtaba Khamenei rejects ceasefire overtures. Rocket debris falls in central Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most commentators  believe the war with Iran will continue for at least a couple of weeks. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei "rejected proposals to reduce tensions and cease fire with the U.S.," which were conveyed to Tehran by two mediating countries. The official claimed that "Khamenei's position regarding revenge against the U.S. and Israel...

Even as hostilities with Hezbollah intensify, Iran remains the primary front, according to Brigadier-General (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser, head of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security and a former head of the Research Division of IDF Military Intelligence. Kuperwasser spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about recent developments. (Photo: Israeli military vehicles in southern Lebanon. Reuters) &nbs...