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The Bank of Israel annual report released this week contains recommendations for measures to ensure the Israeli economy thrives -- none of which are represented in the 2026 state budget bill that the Knesset Finance Committee has approved for second and third readings in the plenum. Prof. Dan Ben David, President of the Shoresh Institution for Socioeconomic Research and an economics professor at Tel Aviv University, told KAN's Naomi Segal that it is critical for Israel to invest in areas that promote growth. (Photo: Knesset Finance Committee meeting, March 24, 2026. Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are a lot of organizations aimed at deepening and strengthening the links between Israelis and Diaspora Jewry. The lives and fates of Jews abroad, however has not been a major focus of Israeli media. Few newspapers and television stations even have a reporter dedicated to covering Diaspora Jewry. B’nai B’rith World Center has been for nearly 30 years highlighting media coverage of Diaspora Jewry in the Israeli media and its prestigious award for Journalism recognizes some of the outstanding reportage here that help Israelis learn about, and improve those relations with Jewish communities abroad. This year’s award was announced this week and reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with Alan Schneider, the director of the B’nai Brith world center in Jerusalem. (photo|: Arieh O'Sullivan) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northern Israel comes under heavy rocket, drone fire from Lebanon. IDF says hit Iranian sites for development of naval cruise missiles. Report: Pakistan passed on US proposal to Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iranian missile destroys Tel Aviv buildings. Govt set to ok call up of 400,000 reservists. Katz: IDF to control security zone south of Litani River.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the ongoing war, 20-year-old Tzeela Lifshitz, who recently immigrated to Israel from New Jersey, has been doing national service in the northern border town of Kiryat Shmona through the Israeli Volunteer Association. She spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal earlier about why it was important for her to be in the north, especially at this time. (Photo: Israeli Volunteer Association)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is President Trump's claim that there is a good chance for a deal with Iran credible? Or is he playing for time, until the Marines arrive in the region? What are America's red lines? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Kobi Barda, an expert on American affairs, from Holon's HIT Interdisciplinary School in Holon. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite years of war, ongoing security threats, and deep social challenges, Israel continues to rank among the happiest countries in the world. The latest World Happiness Report, published just days ago, places Israel eighth globally. KAN’s Sarahlee Tschernia spoke with happiness policy researcher, Anat Fanti about the significance of Israel’s ranking. Photo: (Michael Giladi/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the worst rocket strikes of the war occurred on Saturday night when an Iranian ballistic missile hit a residential neighborhood in the southern city of Arad, injuring scores of residents, including many children. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Omer Levy, a member of the Arad rescue service. Photo: (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Trump announces freeze on ultimatum to strike Iran energy sites, citing productive contacts with Iran on ending hostilities; Tehran denies negotiations. Israeli killed by erroneous IDF artillery fire laid to rest. Facing Ben Gurion airport flight restrictions, Arkia airlines says moving operations to Aqaba, Jordan and Taba, Egypt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ongoing war and restrictions on gatherings have shut down Israel's cultural sector., With concert halls closed, Yair Nagid, CEO of the Israel Sinfonietta Beer Sheva and a major (res.) in the IDF Home Front Command, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the challenges, and what the orchestra is doing to bring music to the public. (Photo: Israel Sinfonietta Beer Sheva. CEO Yair Nagid (left) Maestro Constantine Orbelian)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blockading the Strait of Hormuz is a suicidal move by Iran strategically and impractical from an economic point of view. This according to Amotz Asa-El, a Hartman Institute Fellow, Jerusalem Post commentator and author of The Last Jewish Frontier. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the Iranians blockade provocation of US President Donald Trump is creating a showdown they cannot win. (photo: Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hezbollah rocket kills farmer on northern kibbutz, over 150 wounded overnight by Iranian ballistic missile salvos across the country, including Arad and Dimona, IDF ordered to destroy all bridges over the Litani River in south Lebanon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the ongoing war, Iranian people have been openly celebrating holidays this week, heeding a call from Iran's exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi and pushing back against the regime, according to Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin, an Iran expert at the University of Haifa's Ezri Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies. She spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal (Photo: Preparations for Nowruz in Tehran. Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iranian cluster warhead strikes on Israel kill Thai worker, four Palestinian women. Iran hits Gulf energy sites. Rafah crossing reopening for first time since start of Iran warSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the start of the Iran war, Beit Issie Shapiro has been operating its emergency hotline to provide support in the area of disabilities to both professionals and families. Queries can be submitted in Hebrew, Arabic and English, by sending a WhatsApp message to 0523692864. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more from Ahmir Lerner, CEO of Beit Issie Shapiro. (Photo: Beit Issie Shapiro)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedy during war is not new. It helps one cope with the pressures and situation. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with Molly Livingtone, a US-born standup comedian about humor, resilience and the Israeli spirit. (photo: Molly Livingstone) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elderly couple killed in Iranian missile strike in Ramat Gan, Israel assassinated Iranian minister of intelligence , IDF strikes hard against Hezbollah in Lebanon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hezbollah is isolated and fighting for its life. This, according to Nitzan Nuriel, a reserve brigadier general and former head of the counter terrorism bureau. Speaking to reporter Arieh O’Sullivan, Nuriel said that Israel could make sure that Hezbollah was no longer a military player in the region, but it would take time. (photo: IDF Spokesman)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel announced on Tuesday that the IDF had killed Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani as well as the head of the Basij militia, Gholamreza Soleimani. (Ret.) Major-General Yaakov Amidror, a former national security advisor to the prime minister and currently a fellow at JISS, the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, and JINSA, the Jewish Institute for National Security of America in Washington, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the developments. (Photo: Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute released on Monday found a clear majority of Israelis support the war. According to the survey, 72% of Israelis believe the decision to attack Iran was the correct one. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Shmuel Rosner, a senior fellow at the JPPI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Larijani and Basij leader killed in IDF strike. Mojtaba Khamenei rejects ceasefire overtures. Rocket debris falls in central Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most commentators believe the war with Iran will continue for at least a couple of weeks. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei "rejected proposals to reduce tensions and cease fire with the U.S.," which were conveyed to Tehran by two mediating countries. The official claimed that "Khamenei's position regarding revenge against the U.S. and Israel is very hardline. We must defeat them, and they must pay compensation." On Day 18 of the Iran war, reporter Mark Weiss spoke with Marc Zell, Chair of Republicans Overseas, Israel. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even as hostilities with Hezbollah intensify, Iran remains the primary front, according to Brigadier-General (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser, head of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security and a former head of the Research Division of IDF Military Intelligence. Kuperwasser spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about recent developments. (Photo: Israeli military vehicles in southern Lebanon. Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of millions of birds are expected to pass through Israel's skies as the spring migration peaks. What potential challenges does this seasonal event pose during a time of conflict, especially for Israel's Air Force? KKL-JNF Chief Ornithologist Yaron Charka spoke with KAN's Naomi Segal (Photo: Inbar Shlomit Rubin, KKL)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 17 days of war, schools reopened Monday morning in a number of communities where the IDF Homefront Command allowed a resumption of educational activities. Several municipalities enacted a phased reopening in line with Homefront Command directives, including Ma'ale Adumim. Ahead of the return to classes, Ma'ale Adumim Deputy Mayor Brenda Horwitz Prawer spoke with KAN's Naomi Segal about the considerations that went into the decision. (Photo: Illustrative. First day of school, 2025. Yossi Zamir/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF launches "targeted" ground operations in South Lebanon. Iran rocket fire on Israel's north, center lightly injuries one person, causes some damage. Israel air forces strikes targets in IranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump has said he is not ready for a deal on the terms being offered by Iran. Prof. Jonathan Rynhold, a Senior Researcher at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the considerations driving the US leader. (Photo: Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One person moderately hurt amid ongoing rocket fire on Israel from Iran, Lebanon. Foreign Minister Saar denies report Israel running low on interceptor missiles. Four Palestinian family members killed by Israeli security forces fire near NablusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air Force strikes nuclear targets in Iran, Defense Minister threatens IDF will take over southern Lebanon, President Herzog meets widower of Filipino woman killed in Iran missile strikeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran is activating its doomsday weapon: an economic war and severe damage to oil exports from the Gulf, which account for about 20% of global oil, by moving to block the Strait of Hormuz and paralyzing oil exports. Dr. Yaron Friedman from Haifa University’s Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, says the measures being taken by Saudi Arabia and the UAE are expensive and temporary. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that it was important that Iran’s enemies are not tempted to strike Iran’s oil facilities since it could severely damage attempts to rebuild Iranian economy after the war. (photo: Altaf Qadri/AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF hits targets in Beirut, Tehran amid incoming rocket fire from Iran. Funerals held for Iranian military commanders killed in current conflict. Iran threatens to target US, Israel linked banking interests in regionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the wave of attacks in Tehran, a historic milestone was recorded in combat aviation: an 'Adir' F-35 aircraft of the Israeli Air Force shot down an Iranian fighter jet model 'Yak-130'. This is the first time in the world that a 'F-35' has shot down a manned fighter jet and the first shootdown in the Air Force in the past forty years. Reserve Lt.-Col. Danny Grossman, a former IAF F-4 navigator who was decorated for a mission involving the downing of an Iraqi fighter, said that it was the dream of every fighter pilot. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the quality of the aircraft and the pilot was something that ultimately benefited the Americans. (photo: Ofer Zidon/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ivri Verbin, CEO of Good Vision sustainability consulting, says that the current global focus on the Iran war's impact on oil prices, production and supply, highlights the importance of sustainable, renewable and decentralized energy for national security. He spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal (Photo: Iranian strike on refinery in Bahrain. Reuters. Inset: Eyal Laybel)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rocket attacks resume as the IAF hits Teheran and Lebanon. Trump hints that war may end soon. Lebanese Pres calls for new truce deal with Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump and his administration have so far offered mixed messages and contradictory explanations on the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. Meanwhile the fighting continues. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about the ongoing war with Iran and Hizbullah with Itamar Ya'ar ,the former deputy head of the National Security Council and the CEO of Commanders for Israel's Security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The price of oil reached nearly $120 a barrel on Monday over fears of a lengthy disruption to supplies, sending global stock markets lower. The G7 nations have yet to decide whether to release emergency stocks of oil in response to surging crude prices triggered by the war in Iran, the French finance minister has said. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Gabi Mitchell from the Mitvim Institute. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One person killed, two critically, seriously injured, in Iranian rocket fire on central Israel. Israel Air Force striking three areas of Iran. Oil prices surge amid concerns over production, supply reductions in Middle EastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Latet organization has been distributing assistance kits around the country to families displaced from their homes by missile attacks and to those staying in shelters. Latet President and Founder Gilles Darmon speaks to KAN's Naomi Segal about the organization's emergency response to the Iran conflict, alongside its ongoing activities to support needy populations (Photo: Maor Ben Haim)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does Israel pivot military success to a diplomatic achievement and how concerned should we be that a majority of Americans are against the war, with some accusing Netanyahu of dragging Trump into the conflict? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with retired senior foreign ministry diplomat Jeremy Issacharoff about various aspects of the ongoing war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran and Hizbullah rain missiles on Israel. US-IAF pounding of Iran. New Iranian Supreme Leader chosen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran expert Menashe Amir says the identity of Iran's next supreme leader is not really important and it's still premature to expect the population to take to the streets against the regime. He was speaking to KAN's Mark Weiss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In response to the current war in Israel with Iran and the recent missile attacks, the NGO HaGal Sheli (My Wave) has reactivated its Emergency Response Centers. Using surfing as a therapeutic tool to address trauma and PTSD, it has deployed its counselors, clinical social workers, and volunteers to support civilians whose homes were damaged or destroyed by missile fire. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with Ophyr Hanan, the international communications manager of HaGal Sheli, about their actions and how one can seek help. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyber threats and attacks have surged since the war began. Ori Segal, the CEO and founder of Cyvore security, spoke with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan with some insight on how individuals and organizations can identify warning signs, and share practical guidance on how to protect themselves. (photo: Hadas Parush/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rocket fire on Israel from Iran, Lebanon; no reported injuries. First rescue flights returning stranded Israelis land at Ben Gurion airport. Workplaces reopen, schools still closed as home front restrictions easedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first rescue flights bringing stranded travelers back to Israel landed at Ben Gurion Airport on Thursday morning, after five days of a complete closure of the country's airspace to commercial flights. Outgoing civilian air traffic is expected to resume on Sunday, subject to the security situation. Mark Feldman, CEO of Ziontours, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal and offered insights for travelers (A repatriation flight lands in Israel) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the economic costs of the current multi-front conflict? Prof. Ayal Kimhi, Vice President of the Shoresh Institution for Socioeconomic Research and a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal (Photo: Empty streets in Tel Aviv, March 4, 2026. Miriam Alster/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF carries out extensive strikes on Iranian regime targets and rocket fired directed at Israel from Lebanon, Iran. In first, Israeli F-35 downs Iranian fighter jet. Government approves framework to rescue Israelis stranded abroadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rush to the bomb shelters can be more than stressful. At least two people have died and many injured by the scramble and anxiety over safely reaching shelters. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with Dr. Yael Benvenisti, a gerontologist and healthy lifestyle researcher, about some practical guidance for the senior population and their families. (photo: Tomer Newbey/Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While US President Donald Trump has suggested the war in Iran could take longer than expected, he faces pressure from within the US and the region to conclude the operation sooner. Prof. Eytan Gilboa, an expert on US-Israel relations at Reichman and Bar-Ilan universities, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF strikes in Tehran, Beirut. Rocket fire on Israel from Lebanon, Iran. IDF forces take up enhanced defensive positions inside southern Lebanon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IAF pounds Hezbollah targets and senior commanders after the Iranian-backed terror organization fires rockets on Israel, Rocket lands in Bersheva slightly injuring a dozen people as Iranian barrages continue, El Al operating emergency flights via Sinai to return Israelis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.