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Kan EnglishNews Flash April 1, 2025
IAF hit Beirut's Dahiyeh quarter. IDF orders Beit Hanoun residents to evacuate. Judges mull police Qatargate suspects remand request. See…
Kan EnglishQatargate. A legal analysis.
The Qatargate scandal has shifted into high gear with the arrest of Jonatan Urich, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s close adviser, and Eli Feldstein, a former…
Kan EnglishA long and winding road to E1
The Security Cabinet has approved plans to pave a new bypass road that will dramatically relieve traffic congestion between Jerusalem and Maaleh Adumim and…
Kan EnglishPublic will shall prevail over authoritarian moves, maybe
Dan Perry, former chief of The Associated Press in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, said that Benjamin Netanyahu was acting like an authoritarian leader and…
Kan EnglishJerusalem's Hebrew University is 100
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is today celebrating its centennial, marking a hundred years of academic and intellectual excellence. Albert Einstein, Chaim…
Kan EnglishMaaleh Adumim praises new road strengthening link with Jerusalem
The Security Cabinet has approved plans to pave a new bypass road that will dramatically relieve traffic congestion between Jerusalem and Maaleh Adumim and…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 31 2025
Police summon Prime Minister Netanyahu for open testimony over "Qatar Gate" affair, Prime Minister announces that former Navy commander to be new head of the…
Kan EnglishWhy Houthis are hard to deter
Yoni Ben Menachem, arab affairs analyst from the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, said that it was hard to deter the Houthis because they…
Kan EnglishReservists demand equal duty, call on ultra Orthodox to be drafted
Tens of thousands of Israelis have done hundreds of days of reserves since the war began, and they are still being called up. But reservists are protesting for…
Kan EnglishWhat are implications of law altering judicial selection committee?
The Knesset has passed final readings of a coalition-backed law altering the composition of the judicial selection committee. While proponents of the change…
Kan EnglishKeren Hayesod aids new immigrants from France
A special flight arrive to Israel this week with 60 new immigrants from France. They were escorted by Sam Grundwerg, World Chairman of Keren Hayesod-UIA and…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 30, 2025
Sirens in central Israel as Arrow system intercepts missile fired from Yemen. Prime Minister Netanyahu: Only military, diplomatic pressure will return…
Kan EnglishAI helps development of treatment for psychiatric medications
Artificial Intelligence is having a broad impact on research and development and this was a focus of a conference held in Israel this week called the Tel-Aviv…
Kan EnglishUS funding cuts to cybersecurity present opportunity to Israeli firms
US federal funding cuts to the cybersecurity center that serves state and local government entities has raised concern about vulnerabilities in these…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 27 2025
Israeli air defense intercept two ballistic missiles fired by Houthis in Yemen, Knesset passes controversial judicial reform bill, opposition boycott the vote…
Kan EnglishEuropean rise in force building an opportunity for Israeli defense start ups
Modern warfare is becoming more technologically advanced than ever and Israeli defense companies are at the forefront. The rising need of European nations to…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 26, 2025
Rockets intercepted in Gaza periphery. Dermer meets with Witkoff in US. Hundreds demonstrate against Hamas in Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Kan EnglishTCJ turns Eshkol Nevo's novel into a musical
There’s a new show in town. The Theatre Company Jerusalem is opening a musical play called “Hungry Heart,” based on a book by Israeli author…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 24 2025
Israeli Arab terrorist run downs pedestrians, steals gun and kills elderly man before Border Police shoot him dead, IAF eliminates Hamas "prime minister" in…
Kan EnglishIs the move to oust the Att Gen an attempt to readdress an imbalance?
The cabinet voted unanimously on Sunday in favor of a no-confidence motion against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, in a move designed by the government to…
Kan EnglishExhibition navigates fragmented awareness of dissociation
As Israeli society navigates ongoing collective trauma, the exhibition "Dissociation – The Unseen Within," seeks to open a conversation about the…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 23, 2025
Cabinet convenes for no-confidence vote in attorney general. Attorney general says government seeks to operate above the law. IAF intercepts rocket fired from…
Kan EnglishWhat do Gaza residents think?
What are the residents of Gaza saying? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Orit Perlov, a Senior Researcher at INSS, the Institute for National Security Studies…
Kan EnglishDavid Hirsh explains his withdrawal from the anti-Semitism conference
The controversial anti-Semitism conference will take place next week in Jerusalem, organized by Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli . His decision to…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 20, 2025
3 rockets fired from Gaza towards central Israel. IDF operates in north Gaza along the coast. Rocket from Yemen intercepted this morning. See…
Kan EnglishWhat do we know about Israelis living abroad?
A new groundbreaking report released by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR), Israelis abroad: The transformation of the Jewish Diaspora?, finds that…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 19, 2025
Tens of thousands join anti-govt protest in Jerusalem. Ehud Barak and Moshe Ya'alon call for civil disobedience. 20 terror targets hit in fresh Gaza air…
Kan EnglishIsrael resumes Gaza strikes
The Israel Air Force this week launched extensive strikes in the Gaza Strip, in response to what the political echelon said was Hamas' rejection of ceasefire…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 18, 2025
Israel resumes Gaza strikes saying Hamas rejected ceasefire proposals, refused to release hostages. Report: Families of hostages in Gaza worried over fate of…
Kan EnglishDoes Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's dismissal endanger Israeli democracy?
Prime Minister Netanyahu has informed Israel Security Agency Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar of his decision to fire him. Netanyahu cited his mounting lack of…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 17, 2025
Attorney General says Bar dismissal might be conflict of interest for PM. PM says dismissal will go ahead. Large protests planned for Wednesday. See…
Kan EnglishGearing up for Good Deeds Day
The 19th annual Good Deeds Day will be marked March 18th, with thousands of volunteer activities in Israel and abroad. Organized by Ruach Tova, a nonprofit of…
Kan EnglishIrish expats celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Israel
The expatriate Irish community here in Israel is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day later this week at an even being hosted by the Irish embassy. Earlier I…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 16, 2025
US launches campaign against Houthis in Yemen. Prime Minister Netanyahu instructs negotiating team to be prepared for talks based on Witkoff proposal. Northern…
Kan EnglishTracing the unique Purim traditions of Cochin Jewry
The unique Purim traditions of the Cochin Jewish community, particularly the use of effigies as symbols of resistance and social inversion, have disappeared…
Kan EnglishRare 17th century Esther scroll returns to Italy for Purim exhibition
A rare 17th-century parchment scroll of the Book of Esther, on loan from the National Library of Israel, has returned temporarily to the town of its creation…
Kan EnglishThe never-ending burden for IDF reservists' wives
Modi’in resident Keren Weingarten Sherrington, a mother of three young daughters has had a challenging time since the start of the Gaza war. Her husband…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 12, 2025
US envoy Witkoff joins Doha talks on hostage release framework. Israel, Lebanon agree to talks on demarcating land border. Defense, finance ministries draw up…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 11, 2025
Report:5 Gaza residents killed. Man killed in south Lebanon IAF drone strike. Massive IAF strike hits south Syria radar and bases. See omnystudio.com/listener…
Kan EnglishShould Israel leave the World Health Organization?
The Knesset Health Committee held a special debate on Monday to discuss the possibility Israel’s withdrawal from World Health Organization. Coalition MKs…
Kan EnglishLawmakers plan for emigration of Gaza residents
More than 100 participants attended a special session on Sunday convened by the Knesset Land of Israel Caucus to discuss voluntary emigration of the population…
Kan EnglishIsrael's Druze look at Syria with concern
In the aftermath of a bloody weekend that left hundreds of people dead, the IDF is closely monitoring the fighting in northern Syria between troops loyal to…
Kan EnglishGovernment ministers pledge to expand benefits for IDF widows, orphans
Israel defense and finance ministers have announced plans to expand financial support for spouses and children of those who fell serving in the IDF and…
Kan EnglishBook offers glimpse into the divided world of Israelis living abroad
In her new book "Divided Hearts," author Yaffa Turgeman addresses the challenges and dilemmas faced by Israeli immigrants in the United States, of living a…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 10, 2025
Ahead of Qatar talks, Hamas says committed to ceasefire. Report: US threatened Iraq to get kidnapped Israeli-Russian academic freed. Cabinet to discuss…
Kan EnglishWest Bank Palestinians seek end to Hamas destruction and PA corruption
As the Arab world - backed by European powers - seek a way to rebuild the Gaza Strip and move toward a two-state solution, Palestinians in are seeking a way to…
Kan EnglishIsrael spreads its wings over Syrian Druse to keep Islamists away
Prof. Uzi Rabi, Director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern affairs at Tel Aviv University, said that Iran was humiliated by US President…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 9 2025
Israel to send mid-level delegation to hostage release talks in Qatar, Jerusalem light rail extension finally opens after many delays, IDF spokesman to be…
Kan EnglishKamea Dance Company premieres Godani & Foniadakis
In a first, the Beer Sheva-based Kamea dance company season premiere is bringing the works of sought-after creators Jacopo Godani and Andonis Foniadakis to the…
Kan EnglishA business-based model for rebuilding Gaza
Egypt has proposed a 53 billion dollar plan to rebuild Gaza that would not require resettlement of the population. It was presented as an alternative to US…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 6, 2025
US confirms envoy engaged in direct contact with Hamas terror group. Released captive's provides first public sign of life of hostage Rom Braslavski since his…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 5, 2025
In first speech as Israel's 24th IDF chief of staff, Eyal Zamir urges all segments of society to serve in military. Outgoing army chief Herzi Halevi in parting…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 4, 2025
Steve Witkoff to return in the coming days. Egypt wants technocrats to rule Gaza for 6 months.7 released hostages to meet with Pres Trump. See…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 3, 2025
One person killed, four wounded in Haifa stabbing attack. Slain hostage Itzik Elgarat laid to rest on Kibbutz Nir Oz. Six captivity survivors released in…
Kan EnglishIsrael's balancing act with Russia and Syria
Ksenia Svetlova, a former Member of Knesset and executive director of ROPES, the Regional Organization for Peace, Economics and Security, and an expert in the…
Kan EnglishNews Flash March 2 2025
Israel halts entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza and closes crossing as ceasefire ends and Hamas rejects proposal to extend first phase, Murdered abductee Shlomo…
Kan EnglishNews Flash February 27, 2025
IDF will not withdraw from Philadelphi corridor on Saturday. Israel and US discuss option of extending Gaza ceasefire.4 bodies returned to Israel overnight…
Kan EnglishMore grief at the BBC over Gaza documentary
The BBC Board of Governors is meeting Thursday to discuss the controversial BBC documentary “Gaza: How To Survive a War Zone.” The program has…
Kan EnglishNews Flash February 26, 2025
Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas laid to rest as thousands line funeral route in show of respect. Four deceased hostages expected to be handed over Thursday after…
Kan EnglishChayal's Angels providing healing treatments to IDF troops with volunteer therapists
An Israeli grassroots NGO called Chayal’s Angels, founded by new immigrants, has been channeling therapists to the bases to help ease the emotional and…