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Prime Minister Netanyahu says hails US-Israel alliance as strongest ever. US Secretary of State Rubio says US focused on what happens next, after Israel's Qatar strike. IDF says forces prepared for Gaza City conquestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Feferman, an analyst on Middle Eastern Affairs, and co-editor-in-chief of Middle East 24, says that Arab countries have supported Israel’s war against Hamas, Hizbullah, Iran and the Houthis which are just as much a threat to them as they are to Israel. But Israel needed to better engage with Arab allies, like Saudi Arabia. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Israel’s government needs to make clear it’s overall strategy to defeat Hamas and how rogue strikes being taken by Israel were helping this. (photo: Maayan Toaf/GPO)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drone launched from Yemen at Israel intercepted. US Secretary of State Rubio arrives in Israel against backdrop of Doha strike, Gaza war. IDF warns Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of strike on buildingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two IDF soldiers lightly hurt in roadside blast in Tulkarm. Report: Qatar to hold emergency summit in Doha next week on Israeli strike. IAF intercepted Houthi missile launched from YemenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli doubt over Hamas leadership fatalities in Doha strike. Elizabeth Tsurkov expected at Sheba hospital after release from Iraq captivity. IDF topples another Gaza City tower.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual Whisky Live exhibition is opening this week in Tel Aviv as Israelis are showing growing interest and demand in the distilled spirits. Most of the world’s leading distillers are on hand and the blossoming love of whiskey has also brought a number of local Israeli distilleries. One notable participant this year is English Whisky. Tagore Ramoutar, a founding member of the English Whisky Guild and adviser to English whisky distilleries, spoke with reporter Arieh O'Sullivan about the whisky scene. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been a dramatic rise in applications for gun licenses after yesterday’s terror attack in Jerusalem. Moshe Konikov teaches counter-terrorism and firearms shooting. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that more Israelis should be armed because many terrorists have been neutralized by civilians armed with personal weapons. (photo: Chaim Goldberg/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funerals held for four IDF soldiers killed in Gaza on Monday. IDF warns Gaza City residents to evacuate south. Qatar reportedly pressuring Hamas to accept latest US framework for ceasefire, hostage release dealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aryeh King, deputy mayor of Jerusalem, called for the death penalty for terrorists and for their families to be deported and property confiscated as a deterrent. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the government needed to change its policy and do more to block Arabs from the territories from entering the city. (photo: flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palestinian terrorists murder six Israelis and wound a dozen more in Jerusalem attack, Air Force downs Houthi drone near Eilat, IDF continues destroying high-rises in Gaza City See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Eden Association, which helps women process trauma, has spearheaded several social initiatives for women impacted by the October 7th attack and ongoing war to share their stories. These include the Woman Talk War video testimonies project, and the traveling exhibition, October 7th Her Photo, created and curated by Alicia Shahaf. For project participant Einav Mor Maoz, who was on Kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 7th, the Eden Association has been a supportive community at a time when her experience has left her feeling isolated. She spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Courtesy Eden Association)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IAF identifies drone launch from Yemen. Palestinians report Israeli strike in central Gaza City. Amid reports US conveyed to Hamas principles of comprehensive deal, terror group releases video with signs of life from two hostages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Taub Center has released the findings of a longitudinal study examining the impact of the ongoing war on young children and their families. The findings underscore the need for tailored support programs as children return to their routines following the summer vacation. Dr. Carmel Blank of the Taub Center and Ruppin Academic Center spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Illustrative. Shutterstock) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians and Israelis are set to rally outside the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv on Friday, protesting what they see as Canberra’s failures to address rising anti-Semitism in the country and policies that have weakened diplomatic ties with Jerusalem. Demonstrators have been directed to bring Australian and Israeli flags to the rally to urge Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his government to do more to protect the Australian Jewish community amid a rise in violent incidents. Since the start of the Gaza war Australia has seen a wave of anti-Semitic vandalism and arson attacks, including against synagogues. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Australian-Israeli Manny Waks. (Photo:AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Houthi missile fired at Israel falls outside country's borders. Israel dismisses as spin Hamas statement on willingness free all hostages in exchange for ending of war. After UAE warning, Judea and Samaria sovereignty reportedly dropped from agenda of discussion prime minister planning to convene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Arab Emirates warned has warned Israel that any annexation of the West Bank would constitute a red line for Abu Dhabi that would severely undermine the spirit of the Abraham Accords that normalized relations between the two countries. The comments came as Israel is considering extending sovereignty to at least some parts of Judea and Samaria in response to western states recognizing Palestinian statehood. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Yisrael Meidad about the possibility of sovereignty. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day of Disruption protestors call for end to Gaza war. Criticism after car torched during protest. Houthi missile intercepted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Israel Slept, the new book by Yaakov Katz and Amir Bohbot, tells the gripping inside story of how Hamas, Israel’s weakest enemy, succeeded in launching a surprise attack on one of the world’s most powerful militaries. Through a detailed examination of the events leading up to October 7, 2023, the book exposes the intelligence and strategic failures that enabled this devastating invasion. It takes readers back in time, showing how years of complacency, mistaken intelligence analysis, and a misguided policy of containment enabled Hamas to prepare for an assault that Israel did not believe was possible and that would change the Middle East. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with co-author Yaakov Katz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IAF intercepts Houthi drone outside of country's borders. Tens of thousands of reservist called for duty in preparation for expansion of Gaza offensive. Belgium announces will recognize Palestinian state at UN General AssemblySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yemen's Houthis on Monday held a mass funeral for their prime minister and 11 other senior officials killed in an Israeli air strike that penetrated the top echelon's of the Iran-backed terror group. KAN reporter Mark Weiss spoke with Dr. Nahum Shiloh, an expert on Yemen from Tel Aviv University's Moshe Dayan Center. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two slain hostages recovered in Gaza to be laid to rest. Security cabinet discusses Gaza City military conquest. Israeli students return to schools in north and south after nearly two years of warSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the new school year opens, a new report from the Latet organization points to persistent socio-economic gaps that underscore the challenges for needy youth to thrive. According to the report, over half a million children are beginning the new school year in poverty. Two thirds of supported families reported their children lack basic school supplies and textbooks, while 84 percent could not finance extracurricular activities for their children. Latet Founder and President Gilles Darmon spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the report and the organization's emergency campaign to distribute fully equipped backpacks (Photo: Illustrative. Yossi Zamir/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired ambassador Alan Baker, a former legal adviser to the foreign ministry and former member of the UN legal office said that the United States was committed to allow heads of state to enter the country to attend the UN General Assembly. But regarding non-state, or terrorist organizations, he told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the US has the right to bar them entry. (photo: Frank Franklin/AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samer Sinijlawi, a Palestinian politician from the opposition inside Fatah, said the move to revoke the US visa of Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas represented a diplomatic failure of the Palestinian leadership. Nevertheless, he told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict does not go through the United States or United Nations, but by creating trust right here between the peoples. (photo: Majdi Mohamed/AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cabinet meets in secure location after IDF strikes targeting Houthi, Hamas officials. IDF recovers bodies of two hostages murdered on October 7th. IDF reservist killed in friendly fire incident in Gaza over weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hezbollah’s Secretary General Naim Qassem has said his organization would refuse to surrender its weapons, even at the risk of civil war in Lebanon. The Lebanese army, meanwhile, has been infiltrated by Hezbollah, according to a new report by the Alma Research and Education center. Reserve IDF major Avraham Levine of the Alma Research and Education center, said that the infiltration has been so great even if weapons are confiscated, they would likely be returned later. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that even though Hezbollah has lost some of it support from Iran, it would still not surrender its weapons since it was their rasion d’etre. (photo: Mohammad Zaatari/AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air Force intercepts drone launched from Yemen, IDF commandos reportedly raid site near Damascus, actor Rami Heuberger passes away at 61See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has for the first time recognized the genocide carried out by Ottoman Empire against Armenians in the early 20th century. He made the comment in an English language podcast interview with Patrick Bet-David. Armenians have long sought international recognition of the killings by the Ottoman Empire, which reportedly left some 1.5 million of their people dead, as a genocide. Turkey strongly rejects the genocide claim. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Yoav Lev who teaches Armenian Studies at Jerusalem's Hebrew University. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM recognizes Armenian genocide. Missile from Yemen intercepted. Witkoff says Gaza war will end this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ministry of Heritage is investing one million shekels in locating the remains of the pre-state Irgun weapons ship "Altalena." The national research vessel "Bat Galim" equipped with advanced technological means will be deployed. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke to Dr Mor Kanari, a marine geophysicist in Israel Oceanographic & Limnological Research institute about the quest. (photo: Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF forces carrying out large-scale operations in Ramallah. Country-wide protests for release of hostages. Security cabinet to meet to discuss Gaza City takeoverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF probing attack on hospital in Khan Yunis that reportedly killed over 20 people, including four journalists, Prime Minister indicates Israel to withdraw troops from south Lebnanon if Hizbullah disarms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the statement by the Prime Minister’s office indicating Israel's willingness to reduce IDF presence in southern Lebanon if Beirut takes real steps to disarm Hezbollah, there is no pledge by Israel to actually remove its military deployment in Lebanon. This, according to Gerald Steinberg, professor emeritus of Political Science at Bar Illan University. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that changes in Lebanon and Syria - which is seeking its own security arrangement with Israel - were positive developments resulting from the blow to Iran’s “ring of fire.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran’s capital Tehran could be weeks away from “day zero,” experts say — the day when taps run dry for large parts of the city — as the country suffers a severe water crisis. Key reservoirs are shrinking, authorities are scrambling to reduce water consumption and residents are desperately trying to conserve it to stave off catastrophe. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Thamar Gindin, an expert on Iran from Haifa University’s Ezri Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of Israel's legendary national football team players will participate in an exhibition match on Monday in Shefayim – in memory of the 12 youth killed just over a year ago in a Hezbollah rocket attack on a soccer pitch in the Druze town of Majdal Shams. Families of the killed and injured youth will join the match, which is among the special activities planned for the day at the initiative of the Israel Football Federation and the Shurat HaDin Law Center. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, president of Shurat HaDin, told KAN reporter Naomi Segal that the organization is also representing the affected families in a lawsuit it plans to file against Hezbollah in coming weeks. (Photo: A July 27, 2025 ceremony in memory of the 12 youth killed in the Hezbollah strike in Majdal Shams. Michael Giladi/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time in decades, Syrian and Israeli officials have held high-level face-to-face talks. This month’s US-brokered summit in Paris was attended behind closed doors by Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and the US envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack. One of the key points on the agenda was humanitarian assistance for Syria's Druze minority following last month’s sectarian violence in southern Syria in which almost 2,000 Druze residents were killed. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Amir Khanifess, Chair of the Israel Druze Center. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF soldier killed in operational accident in Gaza to be laid to rest. Israel has yet to respond to mediators hostage release, ceasefire proposal. Opposition lawmaker Gantz calls for temporary unity government to advance hostage release, resolve haredi draft dispute, set date for spring electionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s harvest time for many grape farmers and the vineyards are full. But there are not enough hands on farms to pick and many, many farmers are serving in the military reserves, some for hundreds of days. Volunteers are still needed to help. Farmer and winemaker Daniel Peretz has spent over 450 days in reserves since the war began. He put out a call for volunteers and dozens of Israelis showed up at dawn this week at his vineyard and picked six tons of grapes that will be made into his award-winning wine. (photo: Arieh O'Sullivan) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France has slammed as "abject" and "erroneous" an accusation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that President Emmanuel Macron's move to recognize a Palestinian state was fueling anti-Semitism in his country. France "protects and will always protect its Jewish citizens", Macron's office said, adding that a letter from Netanyahu containing his allegation "will not go unanswered". KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Miriam Rosman , an historian and expert on Israel-France relations from the Dvorah Forum. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Def Min Katz approves Gaza city assault plans. Thousands of IDF reservists to be called up. Relatives of hostages urge govt to approve ceasefire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's September 1940, and British intelligence is desperately worried: the Nazi invasion of Britain is imminent. A sinister organisation called The Group, a collection of British and Irish Nazi collaborators, is at work trying to support Hitler's plans... But that is not the only concern for the spy chiefs: the search for double agent 'Archie' – the Soviet spy and British traitor – is proving fruitless, and now they know there’s a second traitor, Bertie, also in play. This is the background to the new novel, The Second Traitor , the second novel in Alex Gerlis’s highly acclaimed Double Agent series, a follow-up to Every Spy a Traitor. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Alex ahead of publication of his new spy novel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel expected to give its response to latest hostage release/ceasefire proposal by the weekend, government expected to approve additional 30 billion shekels to budget for defense, Navy holding major exercise in Gulf of Eilat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid reports that the IDF is making plans to reach out to Jewish communities in the Diaspora to recruit young men to serve in the Israeli army, author and historian Gil Troy said serving in the IDF is a bold decision. But, he said, the IDF needed to understand that those coming to serve do so from internal motivation rather than some kind of guilt trip. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the government was too indulgent with local draft dodgers and should solve its manpower problems with them before seeking to recruit young Jews from abroad.(photo: flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF chief approves plans to take over Gaza City, Australia bans MK Simcha Rothman from entry, Report: IDF plans to encourage young Jews from Diaspora to join the Israeli armySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis observed a general strike on Sunday urging the government to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal and end the war in Gaza. Shai Rosengarten, CEO of Im Tirzu, told KAN's Mark Weiss why he supported the strike. (Photo: Yadin Giladi)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis observed a general strike on Sunday urging the government to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal and end the war in Gaza. Itamar Ya'ar , the former deputy head of the National Security Council told KAN's Mark Weiss why he supported the strike. (Photo: Yadin Giladi)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of thousands join 1-day general strike. Protestors call for hostage release and end to the war. Govt ministers say protest strengthens Hamas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new museum opened in Jerusalem this week- the Knesset Museum. The museum was built within the old building of the Knesset, located on King George Street in Jerusalem’s city center. The Knesset operated there from 1950 to 1966. We spoke with Dr Moshe Fuksman, the director of the new Knesset Museum. (Photo: GPO)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aviv Tatarsky, a researcher at the Israeli NGO Ir Amim, says that approval of the E1 construction plan, together with cabinet minister Bezalel Smotrich's declaration on burying the two-state solution, signal that the Israeli government has opted for a reality of apartheid. (Photo: Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says plans to build more than 3,000 homes close to Ma'ale Adumim will "bury the idea of a Palestinian state". The so-called E1 project between Jerusalem and the large West Bank settlement city has been frozen for decades amid fierce opposition internationally. Building there would effectively cut off the West Bank from East Jerusalem and significantly obstruct the possibility of Palestinian territorial contiguity. Smotrich said it would thwart the idea of a Palestinian state "because there is nothing to recognize and no one to recognize". KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Ma'ale Adumim deputy Mayor Brenda Horwitz-Prawer. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mossad chief meets Qatari prime minister in Doha amid efforts to revive hostage release, Gaza ceasefire deal. IDF chief of staff expected to okay Gaza war plans. Finance minister authorizes controversial E-1 construction plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.