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Heads of change-bloc parties back Eisenkot to form government. Report: Board of Peace key figure Blair expected in Israel. US launched limited strikes in area of Strait of Hormuz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been 109 years since the Balfour Declaration. Lord Balfour would not have approved of the current British government's policy against conducting business with Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, says Yisrael Medad, a research fellow at the Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem. He spoke with KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Current British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband/Associated Press)   S...

Recent Israeli rabbinical court data tracking divorce rates reveals the strain national crises and war place on Israelis. Hila Etkin, a certified Adler Institute coach spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about ways couples can navigate stress and conflict, including when individuals are on different sides of a political divide.  (Photo: Sam Itzhakov) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

President Isaac Herzog is due begin government formation consultations on Wednesday. In light of the inconclusive election outcome for the two major blocs, what political scenarios could play out? Dr. Maoz Rosenthal, Head of the Department of Government, Communication and Diplomacy at the Jerusalem Multidisciplinary College, spoke with KAN's Naomi Segal (Photos: Nir Elias/Getty Images, Attila Kisb...

Most voters for the change bloc, including Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party, prefer a coalition with support of Arab parties over a unity government with the Likud's Benjamin Netanyahu. This according to a post-election flash survey conducted by Hebrew University's aChord Center. aChord CEO Ron Gerlitz spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal (Photos: Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

President Herzog to receive official election results, begin consultations with political parties on Wednesday. Herzog says political leaders must find solutions to avoid another election. Report: Trump, Netanyahu spoke by phone amid preparations for renewed strikes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg instructed the Shin Bet to investigate Likud accusations of foreign funding in the Knesset election and election-related bribery. What does Israeli law stipulate regarding foreign funding involving a Knesset election? KAN's David Ze'ev spoke to Michael Partem of the Movement for Quality Government in Israel.  (Photo: Prime Minister Bi...

Central Elections Committee chair asks Shin Bet to investigate alleged foreign funding in the Knesset election. Nearly 94% of the vote counted: Netanyahu bloc - 53 seats, Eisenkot bloc - 48 seats, Arab parties - 19 seats. Zim ship attacked off Bulgaria: crew members rescued.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Ilana Shpaizman, a political scientist from Bar Ilan university, about  the options to get out of the political deadlock resulting from Tuesday's election. (Photo: Kan) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Record voter turnout by Arab Israelis in Tuesday's election put the two major Arab-majority parties, the Joint List and Ra'am, in a position to determine the next government. But most of the parties in the so-called change bloc have said they will not form a coalition with Arab parties. Dr. Arik Rudnitzky, Researcher in the Israel Democracy Institute's Arab Society in Israel Program spoke to KAN's...

As vote count continues, Likud-led bloc largest, but short of majority. Record gains for Arab parties. In Serbia, guard outside Israeli embassy fatally shoots knife-wielding assailant See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where does this election fall in the context of Israeli history and ties with the US? Do Israelis prefer a government with a narrow majority in the Knesset or a national unity coalition? Prof. Jonathan Rynhold of the Political Studies Department at Bar-Ilan University tackled the issues with KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There will be a watch party in Washington to follow the numbers emerging when the polls close in Israel. But the matters at stake are quite serious. From the US capital, William Daroff - CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations – spoke to KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: A Likud election billboard ad in Tel Aviv/Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Some 70,000 Israelis, if not more, are said to have descended upon Israel for Election Day from where they currently live outside the country in order to play a role in determining the state's future. Is it a case of enduring passion? Is it fair? KAN's David Ze'ev spoke with Yehonatan Bar Sadeh, president of Aid Coalition, which operated the Fly and Vote initiative. (Photo: Yossi Aloni/Flash90) &n...

Voter turnout highest since 1977. Long lines at some polling stations. PM accuses the left and Arab parties of stealing the vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is the Arab world viewing Israel's election? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Kan's Arab affairs analyst Ro'i Kais. (Photo: Screenshot) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been described as the most important election in Israel's history. Can we expect last minute changes as Israelis decide who to vote for? What are the most pressing issues for voters? Why did Naftali Bennett's party do better in the polls in the last few weeks? Political analyst Shmuel Rosner is the pollster for Channel 13 and editor of the  Madad project for politics, society, identity a...

The expected high voter turnout in Israel's Arab communities could be a key factor in determining the result of Tuesday's election. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Kan's Arab Affairs correspondent Eran Zinger. (Photo:Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CNN:US ready for war with Iran. PMO denies rift with IDF over Iran war plans. Herzog "I will not be swayed by Trump's Netanyahu endorsement." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US-based Israeli artist Yigal Ozeri  turns the American landscape into a stage for exploring the mythology of the American Dream in his new solo exhibition, " Road Trip ," which opened October 22 at the Zemack Contemporary Art Gallery in Tel Aviv and runs through November 28. In his photorealistic language, Ozeri presents recognizable American symbols – diners, gas stations, motels &nda...

In 2025, there was the highest death toll in 19 years on Israel's roads. But Prof. Jonathan Rabinowitz, head of the Wellness Lab at Bar-Ilan University’s Weisfeld School of Social Work has been trying to do something about it. He spoke with KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Yossi Aloni/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funerals held for 2 IDF soldiers killed in Friday terror shooting by Hebron. Just ahead of Knesset election, central election committee chair allows meeting of prime minister, national security minister and police commission over attorney general's objections. Two German nationals detained after spotted photographing entrance to prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US and Israeli militaries have drawn up detailed plans for renewed strikes on Iran following the US midterm elections on November 3, The New York Times reports, citing American officials familiar with the discussions. According to the report, the plans focus on a short, intensive military operation that could last approximately three days and include strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, energ...

Jane Sherman, a long-time leader in Jewish philanthropy, will be honored on Thursday by Orr Shalom, a non-profit that provides care for children, youth and young adults at risk. Her involvement with the organization, together with her husband Larry, extends back decades and is deeply personal. Sherman spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about evolving needs in Israeli society especially in the wake of Octo...

Netanyahu denies Financial Times report planned Israeli strike on Iran earlier this month was stopped by Trump. New York Times report: US, Israel have drawn up plans for renewed Iran strikes after US midterm elections. State memorial events mark 31 years since Rabin assassination See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.