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The last American troops have left Iraq after a military presence of more than a decade in the country. The exit of the remaining forces from Irbil, in the northern Kurdistan region, follows an agreement between the US and the Iraqi government, signed two years ago, to withdraw foreign troops by the end of this month. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Elizabeth Tsurkov from the Van Leer Institute's Forum for Regional Thinking. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel-bound Flydubai flight diverts to Saudi Arabia after apparent hijacking attempt by co-pilot. Flight captain assisted by passengers subdues assailant. Israel does not rule out terror motive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michal Sela was murdered in 2019 by her husband. In her memory, the Michal Sela Forum for the Prevention of Domestic Violence was established the following year. The Forum says that since October 7, 2023, there has been an unprecedented 36% surge in domestic homicides. Yarden Freimann is a brother-in-law of the late Michal Sela and one of the founders of the Michal Sela Forum. He spoke to KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Michal Sela/Courtesy Michal Sela Forum)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest settler violence: more than 100 rioters set on fire homes and vehicles in Jalud. The prime minister and defense minister condemn it, but say its only a handful of rioters. Peace Now says it's government-backed militias. Israel kills the head of the Hamas military wing in the northern Gaza Strip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer, researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem traveled through the historic region of Podolia, today divided between Ukraine and Transnistria/Moldova, to document surviving synagogues and other remnants of centuries of Jewish life. The expedition was conducted as part of an Israel Science Foundation-funded research project, with support from the United Jewish Community of Ukraine and the Moldova Jewish Museum. Podolia holds a central place in Jewish history and is considered the cradle of Hasidism. The expedition also highlighted just how fragile the region’s Jewish heritage has become. Of at least 600 synagogues that existed in Podolia in 1914, only 49 buildings remain standing today. Dr. Vladimir Levin, Director of the Center for Jewish at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Center for Jewish Art)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PMO denies fresh report of Egyptian Oct 7 warning. Report: PM asks MBZ to deny he warned of Oct 7. Irish players refuse to shake hands in ENL clash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The foreign ministry summoned Spanish Chargé d’Affaires Francisca Pedrós for a reprimand after Spain’s youth minister said that the Spanish public supports a Palestinian state “from the river to the sea.” The Foreign Ministry also warned Israeli citizens planning to travel to the Netherlands that they “may encounter difficulties and lengthy, invasive baggage inspections,” after passengers who recently arrived in Amsterdam on an El Al flight from Tel Aviv reported that Dutch customs officials searched their luggage for products originating in West Bank settlements or the Golan Heights following the implementation of the country’s settlement product ban. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about the state of Israel-European relations with Dr Maya Sion Tzidkiahu from the Mitvim Institute. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Abu Gosh festival is back this Sukkot, a celebration of vocal music in a rich and varied program spanning sacred music, tango and blues. The festival which runs between September 29th through October 3rd, features concerts in Tel Aviv and Abu Gosh. Festival Musical Director Amit Tiefenbrunn spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Screenshot) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7 attack, the National Library of Israel (NLI) will present 7.10 | Bound in Memory, a special three-month display bringing together memorial publications created in remembrance of the October 7 victims and those murdered or fallen since. The Library has called on the public to bring those memorial publications not yet in its collection for deposit at the Library, so they can be preserved for future generations. Nachum Zitter, Library Head of Reference Services spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: NLI) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As millions of birds migrate through Israel, families and bird lovers are invited to take part in birdwatching, photography competitions, activities with prizes and a nationwide birding marathon. It's all part of the 9th annual KKL-JNF Birdathon during the intermediate days of Sukkot. KKL-JNF Chief Ornithologist Yaron Charka spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Michael Giladi/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The heads of several parties running as alternatives to the incumbent government in the October 27 Knesset election have signed a document of principles which states: "Even though we recognize that there are ideological disagreements among us, replacing this government is our shared overarching goal, and it is our duty to work together to achieve this." The leaders are Gadi Eisenkot of the Yashar party, Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett of the joint B'Yachad list, Yair Golan of Democrats, and Avigdor Liberman of Yisrael Beytenu. KAN's David Ze'ev spoke to Shelly Tal Meron, an MK from Lapid's Yesh Atid party in the outgoing Knesset, running on the B'Yachad list in the upcoming election, and asked her how this proclamation changes the B'Yachad election campaign. (Photo: L-R - Lapid, Eisenkot, Golan, Bennett, Liberman. Credit: Lihi Lapid) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF kills 2 terrorists involved in kidnapping, holding Israeli captives in Gaza. Leaders of bloc for change parties meet to coordinate strategy. Dozens of Israeli stranded in Nepal mountains due to extreme weatherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses are wary of expanding their permanent workforce and prefer a core team supplemented flexibly according to demand. The share of workers under 21 has more than doubled but older people also seek employment. COVID and October 7 have had an impact. KAN's David Ze'ev spoke with Amit Oestreicher, founder and CEO of Xtras. (Photo: Amit Oestreicher/Credit:Eyal Marilius)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timna Park manager Sagi Raz tells KAN's David Ze'ev about the history on site and the opportunities for visitors during the Sukkot holiday. (Photo: Timna Park/Dr. Yoav Palma)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabbi David Sedley teaches Torah and Jewish thought for WebYeshiva. Originally from New Zealand, he was formerly a communal rabbi in Britain and now lives in Jerusalem. He has written and translated several books covering a wide range of Jewish topics. Ahead of the Sukkot holiday, he shared his thoughts with KAN English. (Photo: Shutterstock. Inset: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Committee rejects requests to bar Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit parties from running in Knesset election. Condition remains serious and life-threatening of IDF reservist, son of Israel's ambassador to Washington, who was wounded in Palestinian car-ramming attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu to address UN General Assembly on ThursdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Central Elections Committee has voted to disqualify Mansour Abbas’s Arab-majority Ra’am United Arab List party from running in next month's election. The committee also disqualified the Arab Balad party chair and Joint List No. 3 Sami Abu Shehadeh and Joint List candidate, Hadash MK Ofer Cassif, approving a petition filed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party. All the bans can still be overturned by the Supreme Court. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with MK Casif after the decision. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Committee votes to ban Balad party leader from running in Knesset election. Undercover Israeli forces detain senior Palestinian Authority security services member In Nablus area. IDF strike in Gaza kills head of Hamas finance department See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the fourth time in the last month, the Kol Haneshama Reform synagogue, in Jerusalem's Baka neighborhood, has been vandalized. The latest incident occurred on the eve of Yom Kippur. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Anna Kislanski, CEO of the Israel Reform Movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to do everything in his power to protect Jewish life in Germany. His comments came the far-left Die Linke party came first in Berlin's state election despite facing allegations of antisemitism and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won the most votes in another state in the east of the country , with the Merz’s Christian Democrats CDU failing even to reach the threshold to stay in the state parliament. Merz vowed to keep his ruling coalition together for the sake of his country's "democratic future", following the resounding defeats for his party in two state elections. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Jeremy Issacharoff, who served as Israel’s ambassador to Germany.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds at funeral of Netanel Shukrun. Katz threatens to invade Gaza city if an Israeli is kidnapped. No PM-Trump meeting planned in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the documentary "NAZA" to the concert in New Jersey where a performer shouted "Free Palestine," Israel continues to suffer on the international stage, even as the series "Fauda" presents a view of what Israel has endured. KAN's David Ze'ev spoke with advocate and therapist Shira Lankin Sheps. (Photo: Rapper Macklemore. Invision/Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yehonatan Bar Sadeh is president of Aid Coalition, which operates the Fly and Vote initiative. He tells KAN's David Ze'ev that he feels the campaign is important and insists that those availing of the services provided are not asked about their political preference. (Photo: Hadas Parush/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF forces eliminated 2 Nukhba terrorists in Gaza strikes this week. US refuses entry visa to Palestinian Authority leader to attend UN General Assembly in New York. French president hosts Lebanese, Jordanian leaders to discuss situation in LebanonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"78 Life Stories" is an interactive art installation at the ANU-Museum of the Jewish People that shares 78 personal stories of Israel's fallen, spanning the years of Israel's independence, told through the unique lens of their surviving brothers and sisters. Created in collaboration with the Our Brothers organization, founded in 2017 as a supportive framework for bereaved siblings, and the Ministry of Culture and Sport, the life stories present a human mosaic of grief, memory and resilience. Ahead of the September 29th opening, Ophir Yisraeli, whose brother Rami Yisraeli, a Prison Services officer, fell in the 2010 Carmel fire disaster, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Art: Elyasaf Miara)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For artist and poet Ruth Dorrit Yacoby, who lived and created in southern Israel, exposure to the desert elements was an integral part of her work. A new exhibition at the Askila Gallery in Jaffa presents her works, including some never shown before, in a path through pain to hope. Curator Etay Gabay spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Screenshot, Askila Gallery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twelve requests to disqualify political parties and individual candidates from the Knesset elections have been submitted to the Central Elections Committee, despite the rarity of such requests being upheld. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Amir Fuchs from the Israel Democracy Institute about the attempt to ban parties from participating in elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palestinians report at least 11 dead in collapse building damaged during Gaza war. UN Security Council discuss Houthi-Saudi escalation. Likud petitions Central Elections Committee to block initiatives help Israelis fly from abroad to vote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF destroys Hizbullah tunnel. Palestinian man killed near Ramallah. Hamas operative killed in Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tech for Heroes project of Beit Issie Shapiro focusses on restoring independence, mobility and quality of life for wounded veterans by asking them what daily barriers they face, and providing innovative solutions tailored to their needs. Michael Lawrence, Chief Partnerships Officer at Beit Issie Shapiro, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the project, which is currently holding a funding campaign. (Photo: Courtesy Beit Issie Shapiro)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gaza sources reports casualties in Israeli air strikes. Amid Houthi escalation, Saudi Crown Prince meets CENTCOM chief to discuss regional developments. Culture minister instructs authorities to explore if possible to strip Israeli film-makers of citizenship over Gaza documentarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KAN's David Ze'ev addresses the juxtaposition of Rosh Hashanah eve falling on the 25th anniversary of 9-11, with Gil Troy of the Jewish People Policy Institute. (Photo: New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch/Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the United States remembers those murdered in the attacks of September 11, 2001, what are the lessons we must learn for now? KAN's David Ze'ev spoke with Dr. Eric Mandel, director of the Middle East Political Information Network. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What impact does school design have on the learning experience of students and their sense of belonging? Architect Aynav Ziv, Partner and Head of Design at Miloslavsky Architects, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: Yossi Zamir/Flash 90. Inset: Miloslavsky Architects)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats Party leader files libel suit against prime minister's wife. Yemen's Houthis seize Red Sea port. Ahead of holiday, record number of travelers expected to pass through Ben Gurion airport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report by Yesh Din, Bimkom, and HaMoked documents how violence, land takeover and the shrinking of Palestinian space are expanding deeper into the West Bank. The report illustrates the expansion of dispossession mechanisms that have previously been used primarily against small, isolated Palestinian communities in Area C —are now shifting to larger Palestinian towns and large areas of Palestinian-owned land. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Michal Braier from Bimkom, Planning and Human Rights. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a day of diplomatic drama on Tuesday, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has defended the decision to sanction Israeli settlements in the West Bank - insisting the UK could not remain "silent or passive" over the issue. Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria have criticized the sanctions imposed by the UK and 11 other states. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Yigal Dilmoni, CEO and co-founder of American Friends of Judea and Samaria. (Photo :KAN)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netanyahu aide denies report prime minister was warned by UAE leader days before October 7 Hamas attack. Likud reveals more names on reserved slots before deadline to submit party roster for election. Israel warns Britain against imposing trade ban on settlementsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some 1,370 Israeli physicians left the country for at least 12 months between 2023 and 2025, according to a new Tel Aviv University study, raising concern over deepening brain drain in the nation's health system. The figure, which includes senior doctors and specialists, is nearly double the number of physicians who relocated abroad over a three-year period a decade ago. Prof. Itai Ater, a professor of economics at Tel Aviv University who conducted the study with Prof. Nittai Bergman and Doron Zamir, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Illustrative. Hadas Parush/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brigadier General (res.) Ofer Winter is running in the October 27 Knesset election at the head of a party called Amcha Yisrael-People of Israel. In this latest in a series of pre-election interviews, KAN's David Ze'ev speaks with People of Israel candidate Fleur Hassan-Nahoum. (Photo: Ofer Winter speaks at a news conference in Tel Aviv. Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 18th Religion and States Index released by Hiddush - For Religious Freedom and Equality shows a growing gap between Jewish adult public views on religion and state and current government policy. Among the findings: 84 percent of those polled support military enlistment of ultra-Orthodox. Hiddush CEO Rabbi Uri Regev spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal (Photo: Ultra-Orthodox protest against IDF recruitment. Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli forces kill Palestinian who stabbed, wounded Israeli in attack at outpost. Reports from Lebanon say fatalities in Israeli strikes. Israeli teen charged with identifying with Islamic StateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-year-old Baruch Neriya from Pardes Hanna has been hospitalized in serious condition at Rambam Hospital in Haifa, suffering from brain inflammation after contracting a brain-eating amoeba. Prof. Danny Eitan, director of pediatric intensive care at Ruth Rappaport Children's Hospital at Rambam, the boy was admitted with signs of central nervous system infection. Suspicion arose that it was an amoeba infection, based on the clinical description, laboratory findings and history of exposure to the Sea of Galilee water. The boy is currently in very serious condition. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Prof Cyrille Cohen. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to resolve lawsuits alleging that its social media platforms harmed children and contributed to teen social media addiction. In addition, it has agreed to make a suite of changes to make the platforms less compelling for minors. Will these changes be effective? Dr. Asher Weller, Academic Director of the Youth Division at the Israel Center on Addiction and Mental Health spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal (Photo: Illustrative. Shutterstock) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chili Tropper splits from Yoaz Hendel election list. Gafni and Maklev purged from UTJ leadership. IDF hit Nabatieh,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KAN reports that the PM took 3 hours to contact the IDF Chief of Staff on October 7. Israel and Iran counter threats. Gaza resident killed after crossing Yellow Line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public confidence in Israel's education system has fallen to strikingly low levels, according to a poll conducted for The 100 Initiative civic organization and released ahead of the start of the new school year. According to The One Hundred Initiative, the highly centralized, bureaucratic system needs to be restructured in a way that transfers greater authority to local authorities, school principals and communities. Polly Bronstein, CEO and founder of The One Hundred Initiative, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Ayal Margolin/Flash90. Inset: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The photographs in the new exhibition at the Beit Avichai Gallery in Jerusalem, "Aliza Auerbach: I Stood in Jerusalem" span almost three decades: they begin immediately after the Six-Day War in 1967 and end with the funeral of Yitzhak Rabin in 1995. The exhibition offers a close-up look at Auerbach's photographs in Jerusalem: intimate and everyday moments during momentous times. Beit Avi Chai Gallery associate curator Rika Grinfeld Barnea spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: Aliza Auerbauch)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hezbollah launches two explosive drones at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. US-Iran trade strikes. Amid outcry over wife's conspiracy claims, Netanyahu says there was internal betrayal on October 7. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An agreement was officially announced between United Arab List leader MK Mansour Abbas and former Yesh Atid MK Yoav Segalovitz to run together in the upcoming Knesset election. What impact will the deal have on Israel's standing in the world? KAN's David Ze'ev discussed that with former longtime Associated Press journalist, and a past Foreign Press Association head in Israel, Dan Perry. (Photo: Mansour Abbas, right, and Yoav Segalovitz. Michael Giladi/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 years ago, the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance took place in Durban, South Africa. It was August 31-September 7, 2001, extended by a day to the 8th. Israel's ambassador to South Africa at the time was Tova Herzl. She speaks to KAN's David Ze'ev about the conference and her tumultuous time in South Africa which led to her early retirement from the foreign service. (Photo: The Israeli team at the International Court of Justice in a case filed by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide, in 2024/Associated Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.