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Deceased hostage returned by Hamas identified as Tanzanian national Joshua Loitu Mollel. Six deceased hostages remain Gaza. IDF strikes Hezbollah sites in LebanonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ambassadors and diplomats from 15 European Union nations took part in a beach clean up at the Rishon Le’zion beach yesterday as part of a campaign run by the Tzalul environment association in Israel. Mor Gilboa, the CEO of Tzalul, said that they have organized dozens of beach clean ups along the Israeli Mediterranean coast and Eilat. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that their goal is to boost awareness against littering and pushing for legislation against disposable plastics on beaches. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Zionist Congress convened in Jerusalem to vote on resolutions, appoint the leaders of the national institutions and set the agenda for Zionist leadership. Reporter Mark Weizz spoke ahead of the opening event with Michael Jankelowitz, spokesperson for the international media at the conference.(photo: Yonatan Sindel/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hezbollah is engaged in a determined effort to recover its capabilities and Israel is determined not to allow it. Reserve Lt.-Col. Sarit Zehavi, president and founder of Alma Research and Education Center which focuses on the security challenges on the northern border, said that the Lebanese government is more interested that Israel do the dirty work and disarm Hizbullah since it is not willing to clash with them. The IDF is starting to see a process that the hundreds of airstrikes are not enough to stop Hizbullah rehabilitation efforts. Zehavi told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Israel was determined not to repeat past mistakes and allow Hizbullah to rearm itself. (photo: Mohammad Zaatari/AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas returns body of IDF St.-Sgt. Itay Chen, reports Hamas uncovering another of the seven deceased hostages still remaining in the Gaza Strip, Air India to resume flights to Israel on January 1, heat wave breaks 83-year-old records See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethiopia and Israeli ties are flourishing, but Addis Ababa is hoping to get more Israelis to visit the east African country. Ambassador of Ethiopia to Israel Tesfaye Yitayeh said that cooperation on a variety of economic and diplomatic issues was strong. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the two countries supported each other in international forums. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beer Sheva-based Kamea Dance Company is staging "Bamidbar Devarim," Tamir Ginz's iconic work inspired by the physical and human landscape of the desert. Ginz, the Kamea Dance Company's artistic director and resident choreographer, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: Kamea Dance Company)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Col. Asaf Hamami, whose body was returned from Gaza this week, is laid to rest. IAF eliminates terrorist who crossed yellow-line in Gaza and endangered Israeli forces. Police divers continue to search for cell phone of ex-Military Advocate General arrested in Sde Teiman video leak affairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former president Barack Obama has called frontrunner Zohran Mamdani and offered to be a “sounding board” if his advantage turns into victory. Obama also praised the campaign Mamdani had run against his main independent rival, former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, and the Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. A recent Atlas poll estimated Mamdani (40%) had about a six-point edge over Cuomo (34%) and a 16-point advantage over Sliwa (24%). KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Shmuel Rosner, a Senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, about Tuesday’s election for NYC mayor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 returned deceased hostages named as Asaf Hamami, Oz Daniel and Omer Neutra. Remand of MAG extended by 3 days. Dozens of Histadrut officials arrested.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Israel marks 30 years since the assassination of prime minister Yitzhak Rabin by right-wing extremist Yigal Amir. What is Yitzhak Rabin's legacy after 30 years? Did Yigal Amir succeed in changing the course of Israel's history? Is the political discourse today reminiscent of the days leading up to the assassination? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Uri Dromi , the founder and president of the Jerusalem Press Club who ran the Government Press Office when Rabin was prime minister. (Photo: Screenshot) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: Police on Sunday evening said Military Advocate General Maj.-Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was alive and well, after she had been unreachable since the morning, raising grave concern for her safety. Tomer-Yerushalmi resigned last week amid an investigation into her role in leaking video footage related to allegations of severe abuse of a Palestinian detainee by soldiers at the Sde Teiman detention facility. Dr. Eran Shamir-Borer, is Director of the Center for Security and Democracy at the Israel Democracy Institute, and is a Colonel (res.) and former Head of the International Law Department of the IDF Military Advocate General's Corps. Speaking to KAN reporter Naomi Segal prior to the reports on the searches for and locating of Tomer-Yerushalmi, he discussed the aspects and impact of the Sde Teiman affair. (Oren Ben Hakoon/POOL)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a comfortable lead in the polls, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani is on the brink of making history when New Yorkers vote on Tuesday, as the youngest mayor in over a century and the first Muslim and South Asian leader of the city. He sparked outrage during the primary process when he refused to condemn the term "globalize the intifada". For a Republican perspective on the NYC mayoral race KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Marc Zell, Chair of Republicans Overseas, Israel. (Photo: AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a comfortable lead in the polls, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani is on the brink of making history when New Yorkers vote on Tuesday, as the youngest mayor in over a century and the first Muslim and South Asian leader of the city. He sparked outrage during the primary process when he refused to condemn the term "globalize the intifada". A letter signed by more than 1,100 rabbis cited Mamdani as it condemned the "political normalization" of anti-Zionism. Jewish voters are largely split between Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo in polling. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Ethan Kushner, Chair of American Democrats in Israel. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel readying for possible return from Gaza of deceased hostages as Hamas sources tell Saudi network three bodies were located. Political storm as IDF chief prosecutor resigns over video leak. Thousands attend rally marking 30 years since Rabin assassinationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox rallied in Jerusalem on Thursday against efforts to draft haredim into military service and the detention of haredi draft-dodgers. The protest comes as a Knesset committee is slated to discuss a proposed military conscription bill for yeshiva students, which critics say only anchors into law draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox. Dr. Gilad Malach, Research Fellow in the Ultra-Orthodox in Israel Program at the Israel Democracy Institute, spoke to reporter Naomi Segal about the rally, the ultra-Orthodox and military service. (Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday ordered the country’s military to confront any future Israeli incursions into southern Lebanon, following an overnight raid by Israeli forces in the border village of Blida that left a local municipal worker dead. The incident comes amid growing debate within Lebanon over whether the situation along the Israeli border is heading toward renewed conflict. The pro-Hezbollah newspaper Al-Akhbar reported that U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack has postponed a visit to Lebanon, citing a lack of progress and indicating Washington is unlikely to pressure Israel or intervene at this stage. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Res Brig Gen Assaf Orion, an International Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and a member of Israel's INSS, the Institute for National Security Studies. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel preparing for Hamas handover of bodies of two deceased hostages. Ultra-Orthodox hold mass rally in Jerusalem against military service. IAF strikes Hezbollah terror sites in South LebanonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF reservists are calling for the government to carry through with the law and conscript the tens of thousands of ultra orthodox yeshiva students into military service in order to share the burden. Yisrael Ben-Shetreet, a reserve IDF captain and member of the Reservists Movement said he had great sorrow haredi young men were against being drafted. In an interview with Arieh O’Sullivan, he said most want to serve but are being held back their leaders and the current government coalition and that has to change. (photo: Ohad Zwigenberg/AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF reservist Staff Sgt. Effi Feldbaum, killed in Gaza Strip, buried in Jerusalem's military cemetery, IDF says it has resumed ceasefire after pummeling Hamas targets for their violations of the ceasefire, High Court of Justice hears deliberations on Haredi draft billSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel has made it clear that it will not accept Turkish troops deployed in Gaza as part of a post-war arrangement. To discuss the role of Turkey and what Ankara wants, KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Gallia Lindenstrauss, a senior Research Fellow at the INSS, the Institute for National Security Studies. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does Hamas keep violating the ceasefire? Isn't it risking an Israeli military response? What does Hamas want? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Palestinian expert, Dr Ronnie Shaked from the Hebrew University's Truman Institute. (Photo:Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel mulls response to Hamas violations. Hamas returns body parts of hostage whose body was returned 2 years ago.3 terrorists killed in West Bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yossi Sharabi buried at Kibbutz Be'eri. Searches in Gaza for hostage bodies.MK Succot questioned by police.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British Airways has paused its sponsorship of The Louis Theroux Podcast following an interview with Bob Vylan's frontman. Pascal Robinson-Foster, one half of the controversial punk duo, told Theroux in an episode which aired a few days ago that he was "not regretful" of chanting "death, death to the IDF " at this year's Glastonbury music festival. He added that he would "do it again, twice on Sundays." British Airways said on Saturday that the content "breaches" its sponsorship policy and has since paused its advertising on the podcast. Meanwhile, there is pressure from the Jewish community and elsewhere on the BBC to withdraw its support for the Louis Theroux Podcast after he referred in the podcast interview to Zionism as "a form of white supremacy." KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Leo Pearlman who owns Fulwell Entertainment, a British television, film and music production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Palestinian Authority paid stipends to security prisoners and to families of so-called “martyrs” at PA post offices over the weekend , despite publicly claiming to have ended the practice, dubbed Pay to Slay. This was revealed by Palestinian Media Watch. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with PMW director Itamar Marcus. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In New York city, early voting began this weekend to elect the next mayor of the city. Joining KAN English is veteran journalist, New York native and now an anchor for ILTV News, Calev Ben David to give us the insight behind Zohran Mamdani, the man who will likely be elected the first Muslim mayor of the city. (photo: Ted Shaffrey/AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Netanyahu says only Israel makes its security decisions. Reports say Red Cross assisting in search for deceased hostages in Gaza. Attorney general slams as unconstitutional bill that would empower Knesset to delay prime minister's trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Israeli Opera is opening its landmark 40th season, announcing seven productions, including an original Israeli creation based on the Dybbuk. The Israeli Opera is also marking its 40th year with a variety of social, educational and community initiatives across the country and reaching out to younger audiences. Tali Barash-Gottleib, general manager of the Israeli Opera, told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the opera was growing despite the hardships brought on by Covid and the war. (photo: Yossi Zwecker) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Vance concludes Israel trip, US officials criticize annexation vote in Knesset, warn threatens Trump's Gaza peace plan. Deceased hostage Tamir Adar laid to rest on his kibbutz. IDF hits Hezbollah targets in LebanonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas returns two more deceased hostages, Tamir Adar and Aryeh Zalmanovich. Visiting US Vice President JD Vance says time is needed to disarm Hamas, Prime Minister dismisses National Security Adviser Tzachi HanegbiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu HAS dismissed Tzachi Hanegbi as head of the National Security Council and named his deputy Gil Reich as acting head. Eran Etzion, a former deputy head of the National Security Council and former head of policy planning division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Hanegbi has not been performing his duties and not serving the national security interests. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the NSC has undergone politicization and subsequently weakening under Hanegbi, who unlike his predecessors was a politician and did not come from a security background. Etzion said that a national security adviser needed to be loyal to the national interests and not a prime minister. (photo: Chaim Goldberg/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Union for Progressive Judaism's Connections 2025 conference in Jerusalem, taking place October 22-25th, will bring together the global leadership of the progressive Judaism movement to mark its centennial and rededicate its hub at Beit Shmuel. Buenos Aires-born Rabbi Sergio Bergman, President of the World Union for Progressive Judaism, says the gathering underscores the movement's commitment to Zionist, democratic and pluralistic values. He spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the significance of the event against the backdrop of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage releases. (Photo: Thousands celebrate hostage release, October 13, 2025, Tel Aviv. Chaim Goldberg/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday, bolstering efforts by President Donald Trump’s top Middle East envoys to stabilize a fragile US-brokered ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Gerald Steinberg, Professor of Politics at Bar-Ilan University and President of NGO Monitor, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the developments. (Photo: Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel is highly resilient, but its current socio-economic trajectory is unsustainable, and changes needed to be made to keep the Jewish state at a First World level. This, according to Prof. Dan Ben David, Head of the Shoresh Institute for Socioeconomic Research and professor of economics at Tel Aviv University. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that this was a year of opportunity for Israel to make the changes necessary for the future of Israel. (photo: Chaim Goldberg/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remains of deceased hostage Tal Haimi returned to Israel from Gaza. US Vice President Vance arrives in Israel amid Washington's efforts to bolster fragile ceasefire. Egyptian intelligence chief meets Prime Minister NetanyahuSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Sunday's clashes in Rafah will the Gaza ceasefire hold? Can the sides move forward to implementation of Phase 2? How concerned should we be about the leading role being taken by Turkey and Qatar? How bad is Israel's standing in the world and what about the internal rifts in Israel? These are some of the questions KAN's Mark Weiss put to Ret IDF Col. Miri Eisin, a former international media advisor to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who today is a Senior Fellow at the Reichman University's International Institute for Counter Terrorism. (Photo: IDF)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF kills 3 Palestinian gunmen despite Gaza ceasefire. Envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Israel. Police cancel Tel Aviv derby after flares thrown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has approved changing the name of the Gaza war to "The War of Redemption." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ministers that "we have risen from the terrible disaster of October 7." "We remember how we started." Netanyahu added: "We have risen to our feet with momentum, and returned war for war to our enemies. We have removed the existential threat of the Iranian axis." "Professor Dan Schueftan, a Middle East expert from Haifa University, told KAN's Mark Weiss the decision to change the name of the Gaza war is manipulation, but legitimate manipulation. (Photo: GPO)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel air force strikes in Gaza Strip after terror operatives attack Israeli troops. Bodies of two deceased hostages returned from Gaza overnight; 16 remain held by Hamas. Cabinet votes to rename Iron Swords war to "War of Revival."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the October 7th attack and Iron Swords war, stickers bearing the faces and legacies of the fallen have appeared in public spaces throughout the country and abroad – serving as personal and collective memorials. The National Library of Israel has issued a call on the public to submit these commemorative stickers to its Bearing Witness project, an international initiative effort collecting documentary materials related to October 7th and its aftermath in Israel and abroad.Maya Gan-Zvi, manager of the Bearing Witness archive spoke with KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Youval Hai, Shai Sharabi)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Art therapy is one of the tools used to heal the trauma following the atrocities of October 7th. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Debra Kalmanowitz , head of the Masters in Art Therapy program at Sderot's Sapir college. (Photo: courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nineteen deceased hostages remain in Gaza. Two deceased hostages returned overnight identfied as Inbar Haiman, the last female hostage, and Muhammad el-Atrash, a tracker in the Northern Brigade of the Gaza Division. Israel holds state memorials for fallen in October 7th attack and Iron Swords war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IVOW, the Israeli Victims of War charity, has been helping children of orphans and others affected by wars and terrorism for decades. It brings them to Canada for to spend a month at Jewish camp and create bonds to help them with their hardships. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with IVOW president Richard Dermer about the charity and how it’s been affected by the October 7th war. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas returns bodies of three deceased hostages, body of 4th is a Gazan. Families of recently released living hostages call for the return of all 21 remaining deceased hostages in Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu's corruption trial resumesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The celebration of Simchat Tora and Shmeni Atzeret have been going on for thousands of years and they have evolved over time. Prof. Jeffery Woolf, a professor in the Talmud department in Bar Ilan University explained the evolution of the holiday to reporter Arieh O’Sullivan and spoke about the dichotomy of the celebration with the coincidence of the tragic events in Jewish history like the October 7th Hamas attack. (photo: Chaim Goldberg/flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hostage release and the freeing of Palestinian security prisoners by Israel is Phase 1 of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Phase 2 was kept deliberately vague and has more questions than answers. Is the Gaza ceasefire a victory for Israel? What will happen in Gaza? Who will take control? Is the growing influence of Qatar and Turkey a threat to Israel? These are some of the questions KAN's Mark Weiss put to Prof Danny Orbach, a military historian from the Hebrew University. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Report: Hamas ready to release living hostages early. Prime Minister's office says Israel ready and prepared to receive all the hostages. US President Trump to address Knesset during Israel visit on MondaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Yonatan Freeman, an expert on international relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem speaks to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, and its implications. (Photo: Oren Cohen/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While news of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal drew scenes of celebrations in Israel and Gaza, Dr. Gadi Hitman, chair of the Middle Eastern and political science department of Ariel University told KAN reporter Naomi Segal many questions remain over what comes next. (Photo: Celebrations in Gaza. Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabbi Prof. David Golinkin, President Emeritus of the Schechter Institutes Inc in Jerusalem, shared his thoughts on the significance of sitting in the Sukkah since October 7th, 2023. (Photo: Ayal Margolin/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.