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The firing of rockets and mortars toward the southern Golan Heights from Syria was a huge escalation. The recent Iranian drone infiltration and rocket fire from Lebanon was setting up Israel for an Iranian trap. This according to Seth Frantzman, Middle East analyst for The Jerusalem Post. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Israel was being cautious but at the cost of damaging its deterrence ag...

IDF responds to overnight rocket fire from Syria at southern Golan Heights. Funerals to be held for British-Israeli sisters murdered in Friday's Jordan Valley terror attack. Passover priestly blessing held at Western Wall amid Ramadan tensions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF soldier lightly hurt by Palestinian gunfire near Hebron. IDF hits Hamas targets in Gaza Strip in retaliation for overnight rocket fire. On Passover eve, quiet on Temple Mount following previous night's confrontations between Israeli police and Palestinian rioters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite rising inflation and the high cost of living, the Israeli public is expected to spend 7.8 billion shekels on food for Passover holiday, of which 250,000 tons valued at 1.9 billion shekels is expected to go to waste. At the same time, with the increased cost of living, more and more families struggle to make ends meet at the end of the month, and this holiday, the gap will grow even wider....

Two Israeli soldiers injured in stabbing attack near Tsrifin; Palestinian attacker arrested. Syria accuses Israel of carrying out overnights strikes. Widespread cyber attack on Israeli universities' web sites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malka Leifer found guilty of rape. Drone intercepted on Gaza border. Talks resume on judicial overhaul compromise.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malka Leifer has been found guilty of rape, indecent assault and sexual penetration of a minor, in the County Court of Victoria, Australia. A jury found Leifer guilty of 18 of the 29 counts of sexual abuse charges against two sisters that she was on trial for but cleared her of all charges relating to a third sister. The jury took 12 days to return a verdict after struggling to come to a unanimous...

In honor of the Pessah Passover holiday which is celebrated this week , the Western Wall Heritage Foundation has removed prayer notes that had been placed between the Western Wall stones over the past six months.  The removal is carried out in accordance with halachic guidelines, using gloves and disposable wooden utensils, with the goal of making room for new notes from worshippers and tourists w...

Former US President Donald Trump is scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday afternoon after an investigation into payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter. The indictment itself remains sealed for now in the first criminal case ever brought against a former U.S. president. Trump — who is seeking the Republican nomination in the 2024 pre...

Opposition Syrian monitoring group says 2 pro-Iranian militia members killed, 5 Syrian air defense forces injured in overnight strike by Homs that Damascus blames on Israel. Arab Israeli sector strikes amid disputed circumstances over police shooting death of Hura resident in Jerusalem's Old City. Knesset goes on recess as dialogue talks at presidential residence continue. See omnystudio.com/liste...

Roman Zadorov acquitted in retrial for murder of teen Tair Zada. Syria accuses Israel of overnight strike in Damascus area. Defense Minister Gallant considering apology for timing of statement against judicial reform in order to keep post See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington-Jerusalem tensions over Israeli government's judiciary overhaul. Israel launches Ofek 13 satellite. 6,000-year-old copper fishing hook uncovered in Ashkelon area See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coalition submits bill for judicial overhaul, despite premier Netanyahu calling for pause in legislation, president to host dialogue over judicial reform, US concerned over dismissal of Defense Minister Gallant See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM set to declare suspension of judicial overhaul. Levin says he won't resign. ben Gvir considers supporting govt from outside the coalition.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Histadrut  trade union federation has announced a general strike  in wake of the dismissal of the defense minister . Histadrut Chair Arnon Bar-David called on the prime minister to stop the judicial overhaul legislation before it was too late.    The Israel Medical Association also announced a strike of the healthcare system. Hospitals are operating in a reduced format. Ben Gurion Airport was...

Likud MK Dichter says supports judiciary overhaul, backtracking on call to pause reform. Condition improves of 2 IDF soldiers wounded in Huwara shooting attack. Israeli security forces arrested three wanted Palestinians near Tulkarm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protest across the country block traffic. Demo planned this evening in Bnei Brak. Knesset passes incapacitation law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political officials have described the series of clashes over the past few days that spurred international criticism of Israel as a “crisis atmosphere.” The worst clash occurred vis-à-vis the Biden administration. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman summoned Mike Herzog, Israel’s ambassador to Washington, for a reprimand following the repeal of parts of the disengagement l...

Israel is heading towards an unprecedented constitutional crisis. Can we avoid the doomsday scenario? Oded Revivi, the mayor of Efrat, believes a referendum is the last chance. He spoke with KAN's Mark Weiss. (Photo:Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iron Dome downs Hamas drone by Gaza border. Syria accuses Israel of strike on Aleppo airport. Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel not planning new communities in northern Samaria after Washington criticizes Knesset repeal of parts of Disengagement Law See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF: Terrorist in Megiddo bombing used ladder to infiltrate from Lebanon. Likud ministers spar as judiciary overhaul propels forward. Israel reassures Jordan of commitment to peace treaty after outcry over far-right minister's remarks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shekel again weakened Monday against the dollar and against the euro. In early afternoon inter-bank trading, the shekel-dollar rate was up 0.43%, at NIS 3.683/$, and the shekel-euro rate was up 0.93%, at NIS 3.939/€.  What lies behind the depreciation of the  shekel ? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke to Yossi Fraiman, CEO at Prico Investment House. (Photo:Cortesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A new study by the Taub Center reveals a worrying trend: in 2020, Israel was ranked number one in the world in per capita consumption of opioid pain narcotics – overtaking the United States where the phenomena has reached epidemic proportions. The researchers have urged consideration of immediate actions to reduce consumption and over-subscription. Prof. Nadav Davidovitch, chair of the health poli...

Coalition leaders say they will aim to finalize "softened" bill on changes to judicial selection committee before Knesset recess. Opposition leaders call the proposal a "hostile political takeover." Finance Minister Smotrich says Palestinian people are an "invention." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Islamic Jihad accuses Israel of killing senior military wing figure in Syria. As army reservist protest widens, Prime Minister Netanyahu says IDF chief must crack down on insubordination. Israel, Palestinian officials convene in Sharm el-Sheikh for follow-up summit aimed at easing tensions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.