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Funeral to be held for IDF soldier killed in friendly fire incident in Gaza. Reports say US military buildup in Middle East largest since 2003 Iraq invasion. US President Trump's Board of Peace to hold inaugural meeting in WashingtonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teen music festival is taking place in Jerusalem next week with many teenage bands taking part. It is a no alcohol, no smoking venue at a bar called Hetzi Tuki and the public is invited. Tracey Shipley, the producer and initiator of the Teen Music Festival, said the performing bands bring different sectors of teenagers together. The festival takes place on Friday, February 27th and tickets can be purchased on site. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Ushers once again prevented Women of the Wall from reading from the Torah at plaza in honor of Rosh Chodesh Adar. The ushers refused to allow the women to bring their own Torah scroll or use one of the scrolls offered to the public. The Women of the Wall were forced to hold the ceremony at the entrance to the Western Wall plaza amid shouting and pushing from rioters. At the end of the reading, police detained two of the women, claiming they were obstructing the emergency passage. Anat Hoffman, the chairperson of Women of the Wall, said rioters shredded and burned up dozens of their Jewish prayer books. “We wanted to read it (the Torah) by women, for woman at the woman’s section at the wall… the authorities are keeping us away from Torah,” she said. (photo: Chaim Goldberg/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF paratrooper mortally wounded in tragic friendly fire incident in Gaza Strip, Heightened security as Ramadan begins, Women of the Wall assaulted and pushed out of Western Wall plaze See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, has died. Giving us more insight on Jesse Jackson and his relationship with Jews and Israel is veteran journalist and anchor of ILTV’s Security Brief Calev Ben-David. (photo: Saar Yaacov/GPO)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orienteering. It’s a worldwide sport of navigation running and it’s growing in popularity here in Israel. From classic pine forests and Mediterranean woodlands to coastal sand dunes, open prairies, runners run with a map, seeking out stations like a certain tree, a boulder, a cave or a terrace for example, and the first one back wins. Nitsan Yasur, Israeli orienteering champion and member of the national team, told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the sport is for all ages and is an enjoyable way to see Israeli landscapes. (photo: D. Ravid) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US-Iran hold second round of talks in Geneva. In Gaza Strip, IDF forces eliminate terrorist who breached Yellow Line. Police, fire services determine electrical short, not arson, caused fire that destroyed sheep pen near Hebron, killing dozens of sheepSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev has unveiled a new 2026 traffic enforcement plan that includes upgraded speed cameras, expanded police patrols, and fines of up to 10,000 shekels for serious violations. The government says tougher enforcement is needed as road deaths continue to rise. KAN’s Sarahlee Tschernia spoke with Yaniv Jacob CEO of Or Yarok, to discuss whether this approach will make Israel’s roads safer. (Photo: Michael Giladi/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acclaimed pianist Evgeny Kissin will be performing a gala concert at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on February 17th, as part of the Jerusalem Music Center's International Series. The recital features works by Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann and Liszt. Kissin, who first emerged on stage as a child prodigy, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about revisiting pieces by his favorite composers, and how his artistic interpretation of them has deepened. (Photo: DG)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija overnight Sunday became the first Israeli to compete in the NBA All-Star game. His Team World lost 37 - 35 to the American 'Stars' team in the first game . Avdija scored 5 points and added 2 assists. Team World also lost their second game and didn't advance to the final. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with former international basketball referee Todd Warnick. (Photo: AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 men killed in Umm al-Fahm. Film producer Dana Eden found dead in Athens hotel.Deni Avdija competes in NBA All Star game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The bid by the Prime Minister's Office to strike the word "massacre" from a bill on October 7 commemorations, and Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar's claim that the term evokes "victimhood," has sparked outrage. Avi Dabush, CEO of Rabbis for Human Rights and a resident of Kibbutz Nirim in the Gaza periphery, told KAN's Naomi Segal that Zohar's comments and the revision of the bill's title show the disconnect of the leadership from Israelis, and underscore the need for change. Dabush was barricaded with his family in the safe room of his home during the October 7th terrorist onslaught and then displaced for nearly two years. He returned to Nirim this past summer. (Photo: Site of the Nova festival massacre, February, 2026. David Cohen/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 50,000 Israeli military personnel hold at least one additional foreign nationality, according to figures published Saturday by daily Yedioth Ahronoth based on official army data. Of those, over 12 thousand hold US citizenship, the largest share by a significant margin, followed by some 6 thousand with French nationality and just over 5,000 with Russian citizenship. This kind of data could cause some legal and jurisdiction issues for some of troops, according to Reserve IDF Lt.-Colonel David Benjamin, an expert in international law. (photo Yossi Zeliger/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iranian deputy foreign minister says Tehran willing to make concessions if US willing to lift sanctions. Sources close to prime minister say Netanyahu had connection to Trump remarks chastising Herzog over pardon. From December, English proficiency to be tested separately from Israeli psychometric examSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5 more Israel Arabs killed. Police chief Levy: this is a national state of emergency. After White House meeting with PM Trumps insists on more Iran talks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Too many people will be dying in the future and Israel is running out of room to bury them. A new study published by the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel finds that given the expected demographic surge of deaths in the coming decades, a fundamental change in burial practices needs to be implemented. Prof. Alex Weinreb, Chair of Demography Research at the Taub Center and author of the study told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that current practice of free burials in one’s place of residence for eternity is not sustainable. (photo: Yonatan Sindel/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Israel Opera is performing a world premier of the new original opera, in Hebrew, of The Dybbuk. Composed by the renown composer Yosef Bardanashvili, the first operatic adaption of the Jewish classic will open February 18 for just five performances. Director and librettist Ido Ricklin told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that he reinvented the classic S. Ansky play to give the protagonists Leah a more universal aspect. (photo: Yossi Tzveker) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netanyahu to meet Trump with Iran expected focus of talks. Security officials say hundreds of Iran-linked cyberattacks foiled in recent months. In work accident at Ashdod plant, two women die after protective gear malfunctionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.2.2026 - Kan EnglishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

APN, the Arab Group for the Protection of Nature, has been planting millions of trees in the memory of terrorists across Judea and Samaria, the Jordan Valley and Jerusalem. According to Im Tirtzu, a grassroots Zionist NGO, they have planted over 3.5 million trees, many on Israeli-controlled land near Jewish settlements, with the aim of “suffocating” them in a land grab. Matan Asher, the spokesman of Im Tirtzu told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Israeli authorities should uproot the groves planted on Israeli-land.(photo: APN) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.2.2026 - Kan EnglishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday. He brought the trip forward amid Jerusalem’s concerns that the Trump administration could reach a nuclear-only deal with Iran. KAN’s Mark Weiss spoke with Shmuel Rosner, a senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute. (Photo Liri Agami/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cabinet on Sunday endorsed a series of far-reaching measures aimed at deepening Israel’s de facto annexation of parts of the West Bank. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Lior Amihai, director of Peace Now, about the cabinet’s decisions to expand administrative control over the territory. (PHOTO: Dor Pazuelo/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cabinet on Sunday endorsed a series of far-reaching measures aimed at deepening Israel’s de facto annexation of parts of the West Bank. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Yigal Dilmoni, co-founder of American Friends of Judea and Samaria and former CEO of the YESHA Council (Photo: Dor Pazuelo/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Hamas gunmen killed after emerging from Rafah tunnel. Hizbullah artillery commander killed. IDF seizes Sunni terrorist in south Lebanon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Israeli music legend Matti Caspi has died at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer. In a career spanning some 60 years, the singer, composer, arranger and producer created more than 1000 songs, some of Israel's most beloved. Caspi fused styles to create a sound uniquely his own. He also fostered partnerships with many leading artists. KAN 88 broadcaster Menachem Granit spoke to reporter Naomi Segal about Caspi. (Photo: KOKO/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A protest convoy to Jerusalem on Sunday called for government action against the rampant crime in Arab Israeli society. Amnon Be'eri-Sulitzeanu, co-CEO of the Abraham Initiatives, told KAN's Naomi Segal that about 70 percent of the murder cases in Arab society derive from organized crime, underscoring the duty of the police and government to address it. (Photo: Protest in Jerusalem. Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Yitzhak Herzog arrived in Australia on Sunday for a five-day visit. He was invited by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the aftermath of the deadly Sydney terrorist attack in December at a Hanuka celebration on Bondi beach, in which 15 people were killed, mostly members of the Jewish community. Arsen Ostrovsky is an Australian- Israeli human rights lawyer and Head of the Australia/Israel Jewish Affairs Council’s Sydney office. He is also a survivor of the Bondi beach attack and only moved back to Australia from Israel just a few weeks before the terrorist attack. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke to him about the visit and the Australian Jewish community following the attack. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli singer, composer Matti Caspi dies at the age of 76. Prime Minister Netanyahu moves up White House visit against backdrop of US-Iran talks. Arab Israeli leaders demand government plan to fight crime in their communitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Superbowl Sixty is taking place this Sunday in San Clara, California with the New England Patriots taking on the Seattle Seahawks. It is one of the most viewed sports and entertainment events of the year around with globe. Steve Lebowitz, the president of the American Football Federation in Israel, (and a New England Patriot fan) told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan what to expect in the game. (photo: AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ancient pilgrimage road, the road on which Jews, after purifying themselves at the Siloam spring pools, would ascend up to the Temple Mount 2,000 years ago, has now been opened to the general public after 13 years of excavations. Tour guide and archaeologist Danny “The Digger” Herman tells reporter Arieh O’Sullivan about the history of the road and what to expect to see in Jerusalem’s newest attraction. (photo: Yonatan Sindel/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US-Iran talks on track for Friday in Oman. Beit Shemesh man convicted of spying for Iran sentenced to 3 years in jail. Charges filed against brother of Shin Bet chief in Gaza goods smuggling affairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jews have long been involved in entertainment and Hollywood. A new book has been launched that traces the family of a Jewish immigrant to Ireland who helped create modern entertainment there. It’s called: “The Outsiders Who Built Irish Entertainment.” Written by Wendy Elliman, it tells the story of Ireland’s leading entertainment entrepreneur, Mr. Show Business, Louis Elliman, and his family. She told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Jews were able to break into cinema and entertainment because it was new and didn’t have the barriers older professions had. (photo: courtesy) And you can order a book from her at wendy.elliman@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.2.2026 - Kan EnglishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The opening ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics takes place on Friday night. Believe it or not, Israel's bobsled team has qualified for the finals. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with the team captain, Adam "AJ" Edelman. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 killed in IDF Gaza strikes after reservist seriously hurt. US agrees Iran talks switch to Oman. High Court presses PM to explain why he is not firing Ben-Gvir. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new app entitled holylandtravel.ai is aimed at the Christian pilgrimage market. The app creates a designated travel itinerary based on information provided by the tourist , based on duration of stay and preferences for sites, accommodation and restaurants, etc. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke to Jack Gotleib, who developed the app. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.2.2026 - Kan EnglishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Education Ministry policy bans smartphone use in Israeli elementary schools during school hours. The ministry said the policy is aimed at reducing distractions and strengthening children's social and emotional skills. Dr. Asher Weller, Academic Director of the Youth Addiction Division at the Israel Center on Addiction and Mental Health, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the impact of screen use on children. (Photo: Shutterstock. Inset: Courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Israeli currency is moving towards a level not seen since the 1990s and the shekel continues to strengthen against the US dollar. Expectations of an improvement in the geopolitical situation, along with the weakness of the dollar on world markets are the two main trends supporting the Israeli currency’s appreciation. The Bank of Israel set the shekel-dollar exchange rate at NIS 3.1 per dollar, which is an appreciation of about 2 percent against the dollar since the start of 2026. The shekel has strengthened by about 23 percent against the US dollar since it traded at NIS 4.05 shekels to the dollar following the outbreak of the war in October 2023. David Rosenberg, economic columnist for Ha’aretz, explained the situation as well as the dark side of the strengthening shekel. (photo: Nati Shohat/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump envoy Witkoff arrives in Israel for talks ahead of US-Iran meeting. IDF forces in Gaza discover mortars, weapons in UNRWA bags. Dairy farmers halt milk supply to protest finance minister's dairy sector reform planSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.