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Israeli security forces arrest several Palestinians, including central operative in Lion's Den group, in Nablus raid. Former attorneys general, state attorneys issue opinion warning judicial overhaul sought by government will destroy the judiciary. Ancient ostrich eggs found in Negev archaeological excavation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A three-day meeting of 150 officials took place in  Abu Dhabi this week with participants  from the six Negev Forum countries: the US, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Egypt. The officials met to plan regional projects in six categories: clean energy, tourism, healthcare, food security and water technology, education and coexistence, and regional security. The Jordanians were...

Shas spiritual leader dies at age 94. Leaders of protest against judicial reform meet with police commissioner ahead of demonstration.  President Herzog receives credentials of Turkish ambassador to Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government's planned reforms to the judiciary have spurred vigorous debate. Critics warn it will end checks and balances on government; supporters say it will rein in overreaching judicial activism. Prof. Oded Mudrik, a former vice president of the Tel Aviv district court, and currently a professor at Ariel University and a special adviser to the AYR law firm, told KAN reporter Naomi Segal he...

New Israeli study finds Pfizer Omicron Covid-19 vaccine sharply reduced hospitalizations among elderly, man arrested for threatening to throw a grenade at home of Yesh Atid MK Elazar Stern, all-female Border Police unit deployed in south to combat lawlessness on the streets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Car thefts have more than doubled in the past year. It’s being pushed by a shortage of spare parts and advanced technology in the hands of the car thieves. Most of the stolen cars wind up in the Palestinian-controlled territories and it’s pushing up the car insurance rates across the board. According to the vehicle location technology company Pointer, about 14,000 cars were stolen last year, more...

Coalition fast tracking bill to strip Israeli Arab terrorists of their citizenship. Govt to present judicial reforms this month. PM promises only life-saving work on rail tracks on Sabbath. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2022, 24 women were murdered because they were women. 2022 saw 24 cases of femicide, compared with 16 in 2021 (2 per month in 2022 compared to 1.3 in 2021)—a rise of 50%. Half of the women killed in 2022 were from the Arab/Palestinian sector, which makes up 21% of the total population in Israel. In 58% of the cases, the suspect or murderer was the victim’s partner or ex-partner, and in the majo...

Prime Minister Netanyahu calls "baseless" claims judicial overhaul would destroy Israeli democracy. Former Supreme Court President Barak says he would go before a firing squad if it would stop the planned reforms. Israel's security cabinet approves sanctions against Palestinian Authority in response to what it calls the political and legal war against Israel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

High Court considers petitions against Arieh Deri's appointment as a minister. Judges critical of Deri. UN Security Council convenes today over Ben-Gvir's Temple Mount visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Likud Knesset member Boaz Bizmuth , in a conversation with KAN's Mark Weiss , defends the visit by National Security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to the Temple Mount and welcomes the radical reforms proposed by Justice minister Yariv Levin , transferring power from the judiciary to the Knesset. But first they discussed today’s High Court of Justice hearing on petitions filed against the appointment of...

Rocket fired by Palestinians at southern Israel from Gaza Strip falls short and lands in enclave. UN Security Council expected to meet to discuss Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount. Transport Minister Regev plans to advance aide's appointment, after vetting committee says not qualified.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits Temple Mount, drawing condemnation from Palestinians and regional powers, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to relay message to Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov at U.S. Secretary of State's request, Solider killed in accidental mishap with weapon by another soldier.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ultra-Orthodox community is the fastest growing group in Israeli society, set to make up 16 percent of Israel's population by the year 2030, according to a new report released today by the Israel Democracy Institute. The annual 2022 Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel assesses recent trends in the community in a range of areas, including standard of living, education, employ...

Syria accuses Israel of overnight Damascus airport strike. Hamas threatens "explosion" over National Security Minister Ben Gvir's planned visit to Temple Mount. Israel's Ofra Haza makes Rolling Stone magazine list of 200 greatest singers of all time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UN General Assembly has asked the UN's highest court to give a legal opinion on what was termed  Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories.  The resolution was backed by 87 countries but opposed by 26 others, including the UK and US. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issues binding rulings, but it cannot enforce them. PM Netanyahu described the vote  as "despicable". "The Jewish pe...

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel won't be bound by "despicable" UN vote. Transfer of security in Jerusalem area communities from IDF to police delayed by 30 days. New year 2023 brings slew of price hikes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New PM Netanyahu presents govt to the Knesset. Former PM Lapid: Don't ruin it, we'll be back shortly. Ron Dermer appointed Strategic Affairs minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hospital fire in Bersheva leaves one dead, Netanyahu finalizes coalition deals and picks ministers ahead of Thursday's swearing in his new government See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

East Jerusalem resident arrested on suspicion of planning, carrying out Jerusalem double bombing attack. Knesset passes bill clearing way for ministerial posts for Deri, Smotrich. Reverse water carrier bringing desalinated water to Sea of Galilee launched See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabbi Haim Drukman served in many rabbinic roles including the head of the Or Etzion Yeshiva and the head of the Conversion Authority but was known as the spiritual leader of religious Zionsim. Rabbi Seth Farber, the director of ITIM: The Jewish Life Information Center, said that Drukman was much more than a spiritual leader of the Jewish settler movement. He was a political kingpen who was someti...

Shin Bet foil plot to bomb buses in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Jewish settler spiritual leader Rabbi Haim Drukman laid to rest after passing away at age 90, Israeli exports rise 10 percent over last year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Movement for Quality Government has petitioned the High Court against Shas leader Arieh Deri being appointed a minister in the new government. At the same time the incoming coalition has fast tracked a bill that would allow Deri to take up the position of interior and health minister. Deri is also set to become finance minister later in the government's term.  KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about the...

Incoming PM Netanyahu distances himself from remarks by political allies that doctors can refuse to treatment if it goes against their religious beliefs. NGO files petition to block cabinet appointment of Shas leader Deri due to criminal conviction. Outgoing PM Lapid offers Christmas greetings to Christians in Israel and abroad.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu informs president he is able to form a government. Final votes on Basic Law changes for coalition partners to be held next week. Clashes erupt between Palestinian gunmen and IDF forces escorting Jewish worshipers to shrine in Nablus. Palestinians say 1 Palestinian killed, several others wounded in the exchanges.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...