Kan English

Netanyahu will tell President Herzog today he can form a govt. The body of Nasser Abu Hmeid will not be returned to the Palestinians .Pope Francis meets with families of 4 Israelis held in Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former secretary who worked for the commander of a Nazi death camp has been convicted of complicity in the murders of more than 10,500 people. Irmgard Furchner, 97, was taken on as a teenaged typist at Stutthof and worked there from 1943 to 1945. Furchner, the first woman to be tried for Nazi crimes in decades, was given a two-year suspended jail term. Although she was a civilian worker, the jud...

Prison services brace for potential escalation by inmates after terminally ill Palestinian security prisoner dies. Knesset holds first reading of bill to expand powers of national security minister. Israeli delegation to travel to Saudi Arabia for meeting of UN tourism body. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shots fired at bus full of settlers in northern West Bank, no injuries. Netanyahu blasts NYT editorial criticizing Israeli democracy, Israelis celebrate Hanukkah See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup has wrapped up with a riveting final between Argentina and France that came down to a thrilling overtime finish and Argentina winning in a penalty shootout. Joining KAN English live, Sports Rabbi Joshua Halickman, who covers sports for The Jerusalem Post and his website sportsrabbi.com, reports on the historic match. (photo: Reuters)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Israeli security forces arrest Palestinian suspected of involvement in shooting attack. France condemns Israel's deportation of terrorist. Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu expected to inform president on Tuesday he is able to form government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish UNIFIL peacekeeper killed by gunfire in South Lebanon. President Herzog says independence of judicial branch must be protected. Osem becomes latest food company to announce price hikes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knesset special committees review 4 bills to be passed before govt is sworn in. France face Morocco in 2nd Qatar semi final. Kochavi hints Israel struck convoy on Iraq-Syria border 6 weeks ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 United Torah Judaism's coalition demands while negotiating with prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly include ending electricity production on Shabbat. "Any final agreement will preserve the status quo in matters of religion and state," the Likud said after the demands were leaked to the media, stressing that not all the demands will be part of the final coalition agreement. UTJ...

 World Cup champions France play Morocco on Wednesday night in the 2nd semi final of the Qatar World Cup. The winners will face Argentina in Sunday night’s final.  In Arab nations, Morocco's exploits have captured people's imaginations during the first World Cup ever held in an Arab country. Morocco has outdone expectations by beating a succession of much higher-ranked European teams - Belgium in...

While the incoming government led by the Likud's Benjamin Netanyahu will have a majority of 64 seats in the 120-member Knesset, a recent poll has shown that a majority of 52 percent of Israelis are dissatisfied with the outcome of the November 1 elections. Further to that, a number of key proposals on the agenda of members of the new coalition do not have the support of the majority of Israelis, a...

Knesset plenum elects Likud MK Yariv Levin as temporary speaker. Incoming PM Netanyahu says status quo on religion and state will be upheld. US calls for accountability over death of Palestinian teen during Jenin clashes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two workers killed in scaffolding collapse near Jerusalem, Arab teenage girl is shot dead during heavy gun battles between Border Police and Palestinians during arrest raid in Jenin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musician Yitzhak Klepter laid to rest. Former Labor MK Moshe Mizrahi passes, aged 72.Tel Aviv traffic accident now considered terror attack.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of the LGBTQ community are concerned that the incoming government will move to infringe their rights and may lead to a rise in violent attacks against gay, lesbian and trans people. Particular concern is Avi Maoz , head of the single -member Noam faction, who has been given control over school enrichment programs and , amongst over things, has promised to work to  ban the annual Gay Pride...

IDF arrest raid into Jenin leaves three Arab gunmen dead, Likud and Shas reach coalition agreement with Shas leader Arye Deeri to be named deputy prime minister See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israelis love to get out and hike and meet up with nature and it turns out over 10.7 million people visited Israel’s National Parks and Nature Reserves this past year.  Israel’s state-funded National Parks and Nature Reserves Authority said that even foreign tourists are back after Corona kept them away the previous two years.  Orit Steimfeld, head of the tourism and communities division in the Na...

IDF forces operating in Judea and Samaria overnight arrest eight wanted Palestinians. Likud signs interim coalition deal with UTJ. Court approves additional DNA testing in IVF mix-up case See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Jazeera has submitted what it said was detailed evidence to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague, allegedly proving that the Israel Defense Forces deliberately shot dead its reporter Shireen Abu Akleh during clashes in the West Bank in May. Prime Minister Yair Lapid said that "no one will investigate IDF soldiers and no one will lecture us about morals in wartime, especially not...

Al Jazeera network files suit against Israel at ICC over journalist's death. Outgoing minister Saar urges president to reject Netanyahu's expected request for extension of mandate to form government, calling it a deception. Knesset plenum to convene next week to choose next speaker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pres Herzog arrives in UAE on state visit. Likud aims at clinching deals with Haredi parties. Smotrich wins control over settlements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

England and France reach the quarter finals for a mouth watering Saturday night special. But will the winner of the English Channel derby  go on to win the Qatar World Cup? Previewing the games to come, KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Mike Isaacson, president of  Tel Aviv Whites, a group of  Leeds United supporters in Israel, asking him first about his impressions of the opening qualifying games.  See...

IAF hit Gaza after rocket fired at Israel. Pres Herzog visits Bahrain. School heads vow to maintain educational programmes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past 50 years, human sperm counts appear to have fallen by more than 50% around the globe, according to an updated review of medical literature. If the findings are confirmed and the decline continues, it could have important implications for human reproduction. Researchers say it would also be a harbinger of declining health in men in general, since semen quality can be an important mark...

THE NARROW BRIDGE  makes its Israeli premiere in Tel Aviv on Saturday as part of the Solidarity and Human Rights film festival. The award-winning documentary is a searching journey into the souls of four people – 2 Israelis and 2 Palestinians-who, after searing pain, develop strengths they never had before.  Bushra, Rami, Meytal and Bassam, women and men who lost a child or parent in the conflict...