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Another round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington is underway, but is US President Donald Trump himself sabotaging the talks by acting against both Jerusalem and Beirut? KAN's David Ze'ev spoke with Gil Murciano, CEO of the Mitvim Institute. (Photo: Reuters) Mitvim 2026 Israeli foreign policy index: mitvim.org.il/publication/israeli-foreign-policy-index-2026/ https://share.google/x342EXinVYH2Xgh6OSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel-Lebanon talks resume in Washington. Iran denies allowing IAEA nuclear inspectors back in the country. Shin Bet director warns of potential October 7-style attack in the Eilat area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week marked the anniversary of the sinking of the Altalena Irgun weapons ship off the coast of Tel Aviv. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Yossi Suede , content development manager at the Jerusalem Begin Heritage Center. (Photo: GPO)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel-US bilateral relations are in crisis. How bad is it and is the damage irreparable? Is it prime minister Netanyahu's fault and what are the long-term implications? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Chuck Freilich. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK PM Starmer resigns. US and Iran set up mechanism to oversee IDF withdrawal from areas of Lebanon.3 Israelis killed in Maryland plane crash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 43rd Jerusalem Film festival, which will run from July 9-19, has announced the Israeli films that will be featured in this year’s festival. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with festival director Roni Mahadav-Levin. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memory, loss, identity and belonging are among the themes explored via various mediums in the new cluster of exhibits which has opened at the Petach Tikva Museum of Art. We heard more about the participating artists and the new initiatives at the museum from museum chief curator, Irena Gordon. (Photo: Screenshot. Talya Kutz Shamir) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was the US vice president's critical comments on Israeli reactions to the Iran memorandum of understanding music to the ears of Iranian officials? Dan Diker, president of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, speaks with KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funerals held for IDF forces killed in battle in southern Lebanon. US-Iran talks due to get underway in Switzerland. Renowned Israeli artist Yaacov Agam dies at 98See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Canadian government doesn't understand that if they don't care about Israel's survival, they are antisemitic, argues Elan Pratzer, who has just concluded his term as chair of the Board of Directors of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs in Canada. From Toronto, he speaks with KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney/Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot continues to trend upward in the polls following Sunday's announcement of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding , while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former PM Naftali Bennett lose ground, a poll conducted by KAN News found on Tuesday. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with pollster Jeremy Saltan. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haredi anger after police break up anti-draft demo. Settlers torch West Bank mosque. Police want Eli Cohen indictment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel on Tuesday officially declared Route 60 the Biblical Highway. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Yishai Fleisher , Efrat council member and the spokesperson for the Jewish community in Hebron. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most analysts in Israel and the West believe the memorandum of understanding, which it is expected will be signed in Switzerland on Friday, is terrible for Israel , involves significant concessions by president Trump and represents a strategic victory for the regime in Iran. But is this is what they are saying in Iran ? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Iran analyst Natty Tobian. (Photo:AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran says IDF presence in south Lebanon will be considered a ceasefire violation. VP Vance says IAEA inspectors in Iran is part of the deal. PM admits he doesn't know what is in the MoU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran and US announce deal to end war. Israel says it will stay in a Lebanon security zone. Iran says Israeli attacks in Lebanon must stop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup has never been free of politics, yet this year’s event may be in a league of its own. Part of the tension comes from the relations between the three host nations. Since President Donald Trump returned to office last year, he has levied tariffs on both the U.S. and Canada as part of his broader trade war. And then there is the ongoing Gulf war. This is the first time that a World Cup host nation has been actively at war with a participating nation. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Ofir Muktar , a senior criminology lecturer at the Ashkelon Academic College.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel hits Beirut after 3 drones land in Israel. Iran says no deal yet with US. Lapid; deal is a complete failure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Labor MK Dr Einat Wilf is now the head of a new party, Oz, that will stand in the upcoming election. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with her about her new book entitled Peace Not Now. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup gets underway on Thursday night when co-hosts Mexico face South Africa in the opening Group A game at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City. This tournament has 3 host countries – the US, Mexico and Canada and has been expanded to 48 countries with no less than 104 matches. The final will be on Sunday July 19th. Alan Wigman, Wiggi, from Beit Shemesh, operates a World Cup blog. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke to him ahead of the start of the tournament. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Aide Yonathan Ulich indicted over Bild leak affair. World Cup kicks off tonight. Trump threatens more attacks on Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The leaders of 12 yeshivas have signed a letter saying that they will no longer send their seminary students to join tank units because of an army plan to integrate women into the Armored Corps. The yeshivas are all part of the hesder program, which allows Orthodox soldiers to combine military service with periods spent studying in yeshiva. Separately, the Knesset passed in its preliminary reading on Wednesday a bill that seeks to enshrine Torah study in Basic Law, as part of a proposal pushed by ultra-Orthodox parties that seeks to encourage draft evasion and change the status of Yeshiva students who do not serve, enabling them to continue receiving state benefits. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about these issues with Rabbi David Stav, founder and head of the Tsohar movement, an organization which aims to make Jewish life accessible to secular Israelis. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF strikes south Lebanon. Erdogan says IDF actions threaten Turkey. Iran says US Gulf attacks "undermine diplomacy"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel attacks in Sidon. Lebanon's Justice Minister says Hezbollah is disrupting talks with Israel. US Apache helicopter crashes near Oman, soldiers are rescued safely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran stops firing on Israel, but Israel continues to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon. Eli Klotstein of the Misgav Institute for National Security explores the issues with KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes/Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One person dead and five wounded in terror shooting in Sharon area. Two IDF soldiers are laid to rest after they were killed in Lebanon. IDF and Shin Bet kill Hamas commander who led October 7 massacre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned ultra-Orthodox rioters who attacked the home of Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg on Wednesday night. Sixty-two Haredim were detained after trying to break into the 64-year-old judge’s private residence in the community of Alon Shvut, south of Jerusalem. The attack was also condemned by President Yitzhak Herzog and by Ashhkenazi Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber who condemned violent demonstrations “even if in the pursuit of sacred values.” KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Benny Gesundheit, who lives next door to the Sohlberg residence. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire. Clashes continue. Condemnation of Haredi mob attack on Judge Sohlberg home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drone shot down near Kiryat Shmona. US-Iran clashes. Police arrest man who abused dog in West Bank village.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yet another IDF soldier killed by explosive drone. Hezbollah air attacks reach Tiberias. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz order IDF to attack Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof. Kobi Michael, senior fellow at Misgav Institute for National Security and Institute for National Security Studies, delves into the significance of the Israeli takeover of the Beaufort Castle. (Photo: Israeli and Golani Brigade flags on Beaufort Castle/Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF Staff Sgt. Michael Tyukin is killed in Lebanon by an explosive drone. Defense Minister Yisrael Katz says IDF's capture of Beaufort Castle is a message to Israel's enemies. IDF attacks Hezbollah in Tyre, Sidon, Nabatiyeh, and elsewhere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Eric Mandel is director the Middle East Political Information Network. From the United States, he navigates, along with KAN's David Ze'ev, President Trump's steps regarding Iran, Lebanon, and Israel, and says the president must explain to the American people. (Photo: Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF Sgt. Rotem Yanai killed by explosive drone from Lebanon. IDF targets senior Hamas terrorists in Gaza. UN Ambassador Danny Danon cuts ties with UN secretary-general over Israel's inclusion on sexual violence blacklist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar recently each held what were said to be contentious conversations with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney. Alan Baker is a former Israeli ambassador to Canada. (Photo:Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Israeli ambassador to the United States Danny Ayalon says Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu should speak up more to US President Donald Trump when dealing with such issues as Iran and Lebanon, because Israel knows more. Ayalon spoke with KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel confirms new Hamas military chief killed in targeted strike in Gaza. Drone infiltration sirens activated in northern Israeli communities. Court heeds Netanyahu request to cancel scheduled testimony in prime minister's ongoing corruption trialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel will escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday evening, as a US official said the terror group had ignored warnings to halt firing at Israel in a conflict that could threaten US-Iran negotiations. The prime minister’s remarks were followed by confirmation from the IDF that it had launched a fresh wave of strikes against Hezbollah targets in eastern and southern Lebanon. Lebanese security sources said people had begun fleeing the southern suburbs of Beirut, a known Hezbollah stronghold, for fear of a renewed Israeli assault on the capital. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Retired IDF Colonel Miri Eisin. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hezbollah explosive drones detonated along Israel's northern border, no injuries reported. US carries out strikes in Iran, citing "self-defense". Committee re-approves Netanyahu pick for Mossad chief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sgt. Nehoray Leizer KIA in Lebanon. More drones fired at Israel .Iran and US inch closer to a deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suspected Ebola cases in eastern Congo have climbed past 900, with at least 119 deaths, as the World Health Organization warns that the outbreak poses a ‘very high’ risk in the country, though it sees a low risk of spreading globally. Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centers, anger over tightly controlled burials and mistrust of authorities are fueling community backlash, complicating efforts to fight a virus with no approved vaccine. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with immunologist Prof Cyrille Cohen, the Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences at Bar Ilan University. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After six years, the Abu Ghosh festival on Shavuot is returning to the Kiryat Yearim church May 22-23, with a two-day concentrated program of vocal and instrumental masterpieces from the Baroque and Classical repertoire. Among the four special concerts is: I Am a Guitar, featuring the Barrocada Ensemble with acclaimed guitar virtuoso Liat Cohen and the radiant soprano Daniela Skorka. Cohen spoke earlier with KAN's Naomi Segal (Photo: Rob Sitbon) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Criticism is mounting in Israel over the emerging deal between the US and Iran to end the war , even though many details remain unknown at this juncture. In conversation with KAN's Mark Weiss, the Chair of Republicans Overseas, Israel, Marc Zell, rejected the accusation that president Trump has “thrown Israel under the bus.” (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Israeli ambassador to the US Michael Oren says the dialogue between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump amounts to ensuring a Republican Party election victory in upcoming Congressional elections alongside ensuring that Israel can defend itself against its own security threats. Oren spoke to KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Iran expert Menashe Amir charges that US President Donald Trump's policy on Iran is not stable. He also doesn't believe that Saudi Arabia and UAE were involved in persuading Trump to stop the war. Amir speaks to KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran says nuclear issue is not part of preliminary deal with US. Israel says it will reserve the right to act against all threats, despite the agreement. IDF St-Sgt. Noam Hamburger, killed on Lebanon border on Friday, to be laid to restSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the Shavuot holiday, the National Library of Israel (NLI) has announced its acquisition of a rare hard-copy of the 19th century Jewish cookbook and housekeeping guide, The Jewish Manual: Practical Information in Jewish and Modern Cookery. Released in 1846 and attributed to Lady Judith Montefiore, the book is considered the first-ever Jewish cookbook published in England. It joins the NLI's broad collection of historic and modern cookbooks that offer a glimpse into Jewish culture and cuisine across history. Israeli author, foodie and restaurant critic, Gil Hovav, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the significance of these historical cookbooks. (Photo: Courtesy National Library of Israel)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The current Israeli government is not taking necessary steps to act against violence and create a better society for its Arab citizens, says Ofer Dagan, co-executive director of Sikkuy-Aufoq. He spoke to KAN's David Ze'ev. (Photo: Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funeral held for IDF officer killed in battle in southern Lebanon. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps threatens to take war beyond Middle East if fighting resumes. Knesset passes preliminary reading of bill to dissolveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since its founding 13 years ago, the surf-therapy non-profit organization HaGal Sheli, "my wave" in Hebrew, has offered opportunities for diverse populations to find success through transformative experiences with the sea. The organization runs educational and therapeutic programs tailored for at-risk youth, trauma survivors, and individuals with disabilities from all corners of Israeli society. Since the October 7th attack, there has been increased focus on trauma rehabilitation programs for those affected by the war. A special benefit event to support the organization's activities will be held May 20th at the Tower of David in Jerusalem. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more from HaGal Sheli CEO and co-founder, Yaron Waksman. (Screenshot: HaGal Sheli, Facebook)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, head of the Religious Zionist party, says he will immediately sign an evacuation order for the West Bank Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar. His move came in response to a confidential request that the International Criminal Court issue an arrest warrant against him. "Unfortunately, a large part of European countries have never excelled in love of Zion,” Smotrich said. “Hypocrisy and double standards have become the hallmark of many of these countries." KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Anat Sarel from the Friends of Jahalin NGO. (Photo: Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.