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Indirect talks on Trump plan to end Gaza war, release all hostages to being Monday in Egypt. Ahead of talks, Israel's coordinator on hostages and missing meets with head of Red Cross delegation. IAF intercepts missile launched at Israel from YemenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The holiday of Sukkot, when we leave our homes and dwell in the temporary structure of the sukkah, provides an opportunity to contemplate the question of what makes a home. This is especially true in these fragile times and as the holiday this year coincides with the second anniversary of the October 7th attack. Rabbi Dalia Marx, Professor of Liturgy and Midrash at Hebrew Union College Jerusalem and author of From Time to Time: Journeys in the Jewish Calendar spoke with reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: Michael Giladi/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Netanyahu returning to Israel after White House meeting with Trump, accepting US proposal. Hamas says it will review framework. Israel says documents link Gaza flotilla to Hamas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ride and Rock! The first motorcycle festival in Jerusalem! Is to be held next Thursday October 9th in the capital during the Hol Hamoed Sukkot holiday. It’ll be an experience for the whole family taking place at the Cinema City mall and will include breathtaking motorcycle displays, creative workshops, Country music and rock and roll. It’s sponsored by the Jerusalem municipality’s Sports Department and Cinema City and Custom Life, a motorcycle club that aids abused youth. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with co-producer Tracey Shipley about the event. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Monday's White House meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in New York with a delegation from the Yesha settlers' Council. Netanyahu promised them that he "will raise the sovereignty issue" in his meeting with President Donald Trump but emphasized that "we must navigate a complex reality." Netanyahu told them: "We have a friendly president, remember the Obama era when he said we wouldn't build even a single brick." Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, who attended the meeting , said the meeting "was very long, and we are very concerned." KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Yigal Dilmoni, the founder of American Friends of Judea and Samaria and a former CEO of the Yesha Settlers' Council. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the questions concerning the Gaza ceasefire framework is the possible role for the Palestinian Authority in a post-war Gaza. All countries agree that the Palestinian Authority (PA) must be reformed, but none have defined what reform is. Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) has authored a Roadmap for Palestinian Authority reform – 10 essential and quantifiable steps that define necessary changes and the ways to implement them. According to PMW, without reform in each of the 10 categories, the PA will remain a terror-supporting entity. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Itamar Marcus, the director of PMW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweeping UN economic and military sanctions have been reimposed on Iran - 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear program. The new measures took effect as the three European partners to the deal - the UK, France and Germany - activated the so-called "snapback" mechanism, accusing Iran of "continued nuclear escalation" and lack of co-operation. Iran suspended inspections of its nuclear facilities - a legal obligation under the terms of the 2015 deal - after Israel and the US bombed several of its nuclear sites and military bases in June. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Avi Davidi, a senior Iran expert at the JISS, the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The European Broadcasting Union will vote in November on whether Israel can compete in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Under a new rule, if more than 50% of members vote to exclude Israel, next year's contest will take place without Israel. And the vote, expected in December has now been brought forward to November. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Alon Amir, an expert and lecturer on the Eurovision and politics and a former spokesperson for Israel's Eurovision delegation. (Photo: Kan)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the source of the emotional and spiritual power of Yom Kippur, especially in these complex times? Rabbi Dalia Marx, Professor of Liturgy and Midrash at Hebrew Union College-JIR in Jerusalem and author of From Time to Time: Journeys in the Jewish Calendar, shares her thoughts in this interview with KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Illustrative. Mendy Hechtman/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Knesset committee on Sunday voted to advance for a first plenum reading a controversial bill to impose the death penalty on terrorists. The move was taken over objections from the committee legal adviser that the proceedings were invalid; and warnings from the government liaison on hostages that dealing with the matter now could endanger those still held in Gaza and efforts to release them. Ahead of the discussion, the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel submitted a position paper opposing the death penalty bill. Attorney Tal Steiner, Executive Director of the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas says it did not receive any new ceasefire proposal after details emerge of Trump 21-point plan. Knesset committee advances for first reading terrorist death penalty bill. Israel hails reimposition UN sanctions on IranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jewish People Policy Institute has issued a report warning of declining Jewish well-being worldwide, citing weakened cohesion, resilience, and identity under war, record high antisemitism, and diplomatic pressures. The report, which serves as a central tool for policy-making by decision-makers, presents a comprehensive and updated picture of Israel and the Jewish people worldwide: geopolitical, social, demographic, and identity trends, alongside strategic recommendations for the coming years. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with JPPI President Prof. Yedidia Stern on the report and recommendations. (photo: Yoav Ari Dudkevitch/flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funerals held for two IDF soldiers killed in Gaza over holiday. Prime Minister Netanyahu departs for US to address UN General Assembly, meet President Trump. Dual Israel-American citizen suspected of spying for IranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Last Jewish Frontier: A future trek to a land without a nation.” A new bestselling Hebrew book reimagines Israel-its people, its geography and its future. Author Amotz Asa-el, whose book The Jewish March of Folly, became a huge bestseller in Israel a few years ago, discusses his new book with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan and examines where Israel is heading, not just now but far into the future and how Israel will survive to 2098 for its 150th anniversary of the Jewish state. (photo: courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Marmur is a Reform Rabbi based in Jerusalem, where he is a Professor of Jewish Theology at the Hebrew Union College. In conversation with KAN's Mark Weiss he discussed his latest book "Living the Letters: An Alphabet of Emerging Jewish Thought." And he also provides a message for the Jewish New Year. (Photo: Courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly 10,000 Israelis have signed a petition supporting the call to recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the upcoming meeting co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia at the UN General Assembly in New York. The petition, entitled "No to war - yes to recognition" was organized by the Israeli grassroots group Zazim. Zazim executive director Raluca Ganea spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual Holocaust remembrance of the Romanian Jewish community in Israel (AMIR) held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem earlier this month centered on the tragedy of Romanian Jews deported to Transnistria during the Second World War. Ahead of the September 17 event, Romania's ambassador to Israel, Dr. Radu Ioanid, a Holocaust scholar formerly with the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, spoke with KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two rockets fired from Gaza toward Israel, no injuries. Britain expected to announced recognition of Palestinian statehood. Cabinet approved appointment of prime minister's chief of staff Braverman as Israel's ambassador to LondonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From an early age, Noam Avramovich, an IDF observer who fell at the Nahal Oz base in the October 7 attack, had a strong sense of public service which accompanied her throughout life. From her character and legacy was born the initiative, "B'Darchei Noam", a new social-educational center established in partnership between the Avramovich family and the non-profit organization Tashtit, with the aim of cultivating a new generation of dedicated public servants and restoring the value of public service in the eyes of young people in Israel. Netanel Rubinstein of Tashtit spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the initiative, which is currently running a crowdfunding campaign. (Photo: Courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special event was held to commemorate a very strategic victory by the British and Commonwealth forces against the Turks and Germans in World War One in Palestine 107 years ago; the battle of Semakh on the southern shores of the Sea of Galilee. It was probably the last cavalry charge in history. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with historian Joe Sofair about the event and its importance today. (photo: Hadas Parush/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missile launched from Yemen at Israel falls outside of country's borders. Palestinian report communications lines down as IDF continues offensive in Gaza City. Prime Minister Netanyahu says Trump to host him later this monthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A delegation of some 250 US state legislators is currently visiting Israel, the largest ever bipartisan group of US lawmakers to visit the Jewish state. Here for just five days, the legislators – five from each state – are seeing for themselves the conflict as well as Israel’s prowess and are meeting with top leaders. Foreign Ministry officials hope they will be imbued with an better understanding of US-Israel relations that will be manifested in their support as they continue in their political careers. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke about the delegation with Nadav Zysblat, the director for consulates in the US Division of the Foreign Ministry. (photo: Yonatan Seindel/flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Prof. Eytan Gilboa, an expert on US-Israel relations at Bar-Ilan and Reichman universities, speaks to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent visit to Israel, regional reaction to the Israeli strike in Qatar, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's isolation remarks. (Photo: Haim Zach/GPO)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.