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Belgian police this week questioned two Israelis who had served in Gaza during the war and were attending a music festival in Belgium. They were questioned over allegations of serious violations of international humanitarian law but released after a few hours. The case was hailed as a “turning point in the global pursuit of accountability” by a Belgium-based group called the Hind Rajab Foundation, which has campaigned for the arrest of Israeli troops it accuses of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This wasn’t the first case when Israelis travelling abroad have been targeted. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Eran Shamir-Borer, Director of the Israel Democracy Institute’s Center for Security and Democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two IDF soldiers killed in separate incidents in southern Gaza Strip. Houthi missile fired at Israel falls short hours after earlier launch from Yemen intercepted. Report: United States pulling out of UNESCO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is pulling the US out of UNESCO, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural organization , citing its anti-America and anti-Israel leanings as well as its woke agenda. Trump ordered a 90-day review of America’s presence in UNESCO back in February, with special emphasis on probing any “anti-Semitism or anti-Israel sentiment within the organization.” Upon conducting the review, administration officials took issue with UNESCO’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies as well as its pro-Palestinian and pro-China bias, a White House official said. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Prof Gerald Steinberg, founder and president of NGO Monitor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid-east expert Ksenia Svetlova says that Israel’s policy toward Syria was “schizophrenic” and reduced to tactical measures. A former member of the Knesset and today executive director of ROPES, the Regional Organization for Peace, Economics and Security, Svetlova told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the Druse conflict with the Bedouin has been longstanding and vicious, some of it over drug trafficking routes and that the Druse in Syria themselves are divided over receiving aid from Israel. (photo: Omar Sanadiki/AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air Force strikes Hodeidah port in Yemen as Iranian-backed Houthis continue to fire rockets at Israel, Israel delivers humanitarian aid and medical supplies to Druze in Syria, moves underway in Likud Party to oust MK Yuli Edelstein from Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense CommitteeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Knesset Constitution Committee is slated this week to discuss a controversial immigration bill being advanced by committee chair Religious Zionism party MK Simcha Rothman. Initiated against the backdrop of debate over asylum seekers, the proposed Basic Law: Entry, Immigration and Status in Israel, passed a preliminary reading earlier this year and aims to establish a legal framework for immigration and residency in Israel for those who are not eligible to immigrate under the Law of Return. It proposes sweeping immigration restrictions that have caused alarm among potentially affected population groups. These include international couples comprising Israelis and their non-citizen partners. KAN reporter Naomi Segal heard more about the concerns of the community from Gareth Williams. (Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At a time when disruption has become part of routine, the Manofim contemporary art festival in Jerusalem explores the concept of the extreme. The event, which runs July 22nd-26th, will feature dozens of events, performances and exhibitions in locations through the city. Festival artistic director and co-manager Rinat Edelstein spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Zohar Ron) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BBC has recently been involved a number of controversies related to Israel. A documentary about Gaza was shelved after it was revealed that the 13-year-old narrator was the son of a Hamas deputy minister. Last month the BBC continued a live feed from the Glastonbury music festival after punk rapper Bob Vylan led chants of ‘Death to the IDF’ from the stage. Were these unfortunate errors of judgement or a symptom of an underlying anti-Semitism? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with John Ware, a veteran investigative reporter who has made numerous BBC documentaries. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF set to begin ground operations for first time in central Gaza's Deir al-Balah. Israel's health ministry plans to send aid to Syrian Druze. Ministerial committee recommends firing attorney generalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the United States, conservative commentator and media host Tucker Carlson declared that any American who has fought for a foreign army should lose their American citizenship… especially those who have served in the Israel Defense Forces. Steve Hartov, who is a combat veteran of the Israeli paratroopers and also a retired major in the US Air National Guard spoke with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan on the inciteful statement by Carlson. (photo: David Cohen/flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Report: Israeli strike hits church in Gaza, killing 2. Syrian president accuses Israel of seeking to sow chaos in country. Ultra-Orthodox Shas party quits governmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jacques Neriah, of the Middle East Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, and former deputy head of assessment for IDF military intelligence, said Israel’s warning to Syrian leader is that if you harm the Druze his regime would be in danger. He said that Israel’s actions were part of a new strategy to make the area of southern Syria demilitarized. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that despite the conflict, talks on security arrangements between Israel and Syria could still occur. (photo: SANA via AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 moves by Israel to protect the Syrian Druze was bringing Israel into an internal conflict inside Syria, something Israel has avoided for decades. She told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the risks of Druze being killed or kidnapped in Syria could put Israel in a very complicated position. (photo: Leo Correa/AP) ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Druze breach both sides of Israel-Syria border against backdrop of Syrian regime clashes with Druze minority in southern Syria. IDF steps up strikes against Syrian regime forces over clashes with Druze minority in southern Syria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The IDF struck Syria military targets as regime forces advanced on a Druze minority city that has been the center of sectarian clashes in southern Syria.. Middle East expert Prof. Eyal Zisser, Vice Rector of Tel Aviv University, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the developments. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 soldiers killed Monday in Gaza tank ammo blast. Shas expected to quit govt on Thursday raising chances of early elections. IDF attack Syrian regime tanks and APC's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara this week refused to attend a dismissal hearing called by a newly formed ministerial committee, writing earlier that government decision to change the firing method is illegal and driven by external and corrupt considerations. Dr. Amir Fuchs, a Senior Researcher at the Israel Democracy Institute, told KAN reporter Naomi Segal that the government bid to oust the attorney general is part of a dangerous wave that threatens Israeli democracy. (Photo: Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

United Torah Judaism have quit the government in protest over the failure to introduce a bill enshrining the Haredi draft exemption. Shas are expected to follow suit in a move that could trigger early elections. Will the Haredim ever enlist? Yonatan Shalev, founder of the Shoulder to Shoulder organization, told KAN's Mark Weiss that the generation which rose up after October 7th is angry with the government for failing to deal with the ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knesset Member Ofer Cassif of the Hadash-Tal party blasted the move to impeach his party leader Ayman Odeh as populism and fascism. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that in principle, members of parliament should not have the right to act as judges against each other since they were all politically motivated and biased. Cassif himself was banned from the Knesset for 45 days after accusing the government shortly after October 7th 2023 of carrying out “ethnic cleansing” against Palestinians. (photo: Yonatan Sindel/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iranian missiles canceled the Port Chef Festival at the Tel Aviv Port, but the culinary event returns tonight and will last ten days with original dishes in collaboration between the port's restaurants and leading chefs from all across the country. The chefs will be preparing some 50 original dishes, some of them also available as take away for just 45 shekels. Some of the chefs include Uri “Buri” Jeremias, Michal Epstein and many more. One chef, Thomas Youell, will be creating his dishes at Agadir Burger. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with him earlier about the event. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hearing being held today for attorney general ahead of dismissal, but the attorney general reportedly won't show up, Knesset to vote on impeachment of Communist Party head MK Ayman Odeh, Court sentences kindergarten teacher to 28 months for beating toddlers in her care See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman was killed and another critically injured in a shooting in Lod, as a crime wave in Arab society persists. Community leaders have blamed the government and police for neglect and failure to address the issue. According to the Abraham Initiatives, since the start of 2025, 128 Arab citizens were murdered in incidents of crime and violence. Lama Yassin, Director of the Safe Communities program at the Abraham Initiatives spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: Crime scene in Lod. Magen David Adom) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High Court approves government, attorney general compromise over appointment of new Shin Bet director. Over attorney general's objections, ministerial committee backs bill that would allow any government to fire top public, security officials in its first 100 days. Israel launches communications satellite from FloridaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report on the crisis of Israel Studies at American universities highlights the near impossibility of teaching and studying about Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict today. The report found that Israel Studies is the canary in the coalmine of dysfunction on campuses today, highlighted by antisemitism and cancel culture. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with the author of the report Dr Sara Yael Hirschhorn. (Photo:Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of UN Watch, has called on other western democracies to join the US in imposing sanctions on UN Human Rights Council special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, an outspoken critic of Israel. Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the move to her support for the International Criminal Court (ICC), some of whose judges have already been sanctioned by the US. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Hillel Neuer, who described Albanese as an antisemite and a Hamas supporter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missile from Yemen intercepted. Avraham Azulai killed in Gaza resisting kidnapping attempt. Far-right ministers against emerging Gaza deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reserve Lt.-Col. Sarit Zehavi, president and founder of Alma Research and Education Center which focuses on the security challenges on the northern border, warns that the ceasefire is not working. She told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Hizbullah’s social bases needed to be targeted to prevent it from rebuilding. (photo: IDF spokesman) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 42nd annual Jerusalem Film Festival gets underway next week with the traditional special opening ceremony under the stars at Jerusalem’s Sultan’s Pool before 6,000 spectators with the screening of the film “Sentimental Value.” The Director of the 42nd Jerusalem Film Festival Roni Mahadav-Levin said that hundreds of Israeli and international films will be shown at this year’s festival during the 10-day festival. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that there were challenges holding the festival due to the security situation, but many international guests will be joining, including guest of honor Gal Gadot. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has Israel's unprecedented security situation affected key sectors – including defense spending, the economy, the labor market, welfare services and more? The Taub Center's report "A Picture of the Nation 2025," examines these issues and the outlook for the future. Prof. Avi Weiss, president of the Taub Center and a professor of economics at Bar-Ilan University spoke to reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: Site of Iranian missile hit on Soroka Medical Center in Beer Sheva. Marc Israel Sellem/POOL)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funeral held for IDF soldier killed in northern Gaza ambush. Prime Minister Netanyahu, US President Trump hold second meeting. IDF confirms forces conducted raids in South Lebanon to destroy Hezbollah infrastructureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report documenting the scope of sexual violence that was committed by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre has been presented to Michal Herzog, the president’s wife. The report was written for the Dinah Project by three prominent legal scholars: Professor Ruth Halperin-Kaddari of Bar Ilan University, the retired district court judge, Nava Ben-Or, and the former chief military prosecutor, Col, (res.) Sharon Zagagi-Pinhas. The report proposes for the first time to prosecute the Nukhba terrorists for the sex crimes they committed by classifying them as sexual violence as a tool of war—a crime that qualifies as a crime against humanity. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Etta Prince Gibson , a member of the Dinah project team. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 soldiers killed in northern Gaza. 888 troops killed in Gaza war. PM discusses Gaza truce, Iran with President Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mortar round fell Sunday night in Kibbutz Nirim in the Gaza periphery, causing damage but no injuries. The impact came a week after the government lifted security restrictions on seven Gaza-border communities, including Nirim, allowing residents to move back. Longtime Nirim member Adele Raemer spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Rebuilt homes. Tkuma directorate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of sheikhs from the Hebron of the West Bank have approached Prime Minister Netanyahu with an initiative to secede from the Palestinian Authority and establish an independent emirate that will join the Abraham Accords.The initiative is said to have been met with disagreement in the security establishment, with opponents warning of chaos in the Palestinian territory while supporters say it is an historic opportunity for change. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke of the initiative with Avi Melamed, Founder of Inside the Middle East Institute. (photo: Noam Moskowitz/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air Force strikes three Houthi ports and ship in Yemen, Houthis respond with launching two missiles toward Israel, which fell without injuries or damage, Prime Minister arrives in Washington D.C. for a meeting with President Trump See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Melbourne, Australia, recent antisemitic attacks targeted a synagogue and Israeli-owned restaurant. Sydney resident Dionne Taylor, Australian representative for the Israel-Is advocacy organization spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the mood in Australia's Jewish community. (Photo: Screenshot)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Netanyahu will meet on Monday with US President Donald Trump at the White House. The two men are expected to discuss a possible Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement. Other issues on the agenda are the end of the war with Iran and the possibility of Israel normalizing its relations with Syria. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Shmuel Rosner, Senior Fellow at the JPPI, the Jerusalem People Policy Institute, ahead of the meeting. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid efforts to advance Gaza ceasefire, Prime Minister Netanyahu heads to US, Israeli delegation to Doha. Israel rejects Hamas demands regarding Qatari proposal. IAF eliminates members of terror cell involved in incident in which IDF soldier killed, four others injured, on FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Netanyahu leaves Israel for Washington on Sunday. He will meet with President Trump in the White House on Monday for critical talks on ending the Gaza war. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Mark Heller, a senior researcher from the Institute of National Security Studies, ahead of the PM’s Washington trip. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM will depart for US on Sunday. Israel wants IDF to stay along Morag corridor during truce. Liverpool star Diogo Jotta killed in car crash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump has urged Hamas to accept a proposal for a 60-day Gaza ceasefire whose terms he says Israel has agreed to. Dr. Gadi Hitman, chair of the Middle Eastern studies and political science department at Ariel University, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the developments. (Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth Frantzman, adjunct fellow at the foundation for Defense of Democracies and author of the book Drone Wars, weighs in on Israel’s defense and attack abilities. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the world was learning from Israel’s successes against Iran. (photo: Ofer Zidon/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A program called “Habayta” or the Homeward Initiative has been working to boost education in the north that will make it easier for residents from there to return. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with Adi Rom deputy director of the “Habayta” Homeward Initiative, about their work. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel urges Europe to reimpose sanctions on Iran after it announces it will cease cooperation with the IAEA, IDF commandos nab four terrorists in Syria linked to Iran, Trump says Israel accepted ceasefire proposal and hopes Hamas will tooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel and Syria are reportedly holding direct talks on "minimum security arrangements." Ksenia Svetlova, a former member of the Knesset and today executive director of ROPES, the Regional Organization for Peace, Economics and Security, said that while the talks now are over security arrangements, it was possible they could expand into possible normalization. She told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that there was now an opportune chance for Israel to expand its coalition with the Arab world, including with moderate Palestinians, against the Iranian axis. (photo: Michael Giladi/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Forum Against Poverty says that the government's existing compensation mechanisms for workers whose income suffered due to the war excludes certain sectors. Attorney Becky Cohen-Keshet of the Forum Against Poverty spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the organization's recommendations to protect workers rights. (Photo: Closed stores, June 2025. Miriam Alster/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms Washington trip to meet with President Trump, other administration officials. High Court President says disruptions during deliberations on Shin Bet chief appointment are attempt to thwart judicial process. Raanana couple arrested on suspicion of spying for IranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid rampage by extremists in West Bank, Yisrael Medad, a resident of Samaria with his finger on the pulse of events there, said the so-called hill-top youth were distrustful of the Israeli establishment for not protecting the Jewish communities from terrorism. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that were behaving as the “ideological vanguard” for the redemption of the Jewish people and they were out of control. (photo: Chaim Gldberg/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From July 1st, prices of some 1500 prescription medicines are set to drop by about 4.5%, due to the Israeli shekel's gains against the euro and other currencies in a periodic review of the exchange rate. David Pappo, Chair of the Pharmaceutical Association of Israel, told KAN reporter Naomi Segal that the price adjustment will primarily be felt by those who pay for the medicines out of pocket, rather than individual who purchase them through their health fund. (Photo: Shutterstock. Inset: Nissim Lev)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF soldier killed in Gaza to be laid to rest. Jewish extremists vandalize Israeli security facility in Binyamin region. Knesset committee votes to eject MK Odeh from parliamentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ongoing war has presented significant challenges for Israel's university students, many of whom have served prolonged duty in IDF reserves. In addition to academic challenges, many also face economic difficulties. Gidi Etzion, Vice President Innovation and External Relations at the Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about what supports the college is providing and ways the government can offer assistance. (Photo: Courtesy Azrieli College of Engineering)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.