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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.

IDF chief approves central concept for offensive in Gaza. Mediators reportedly pressing Israel, Hamas in bid to revive ceasefire, hostage release deal prospects. Humanitarian group confirms earlier IDF announcement that terror operatives were caught posing as members of the aid organizationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Humanitarian groups claim that new directives from the Israeli authorities over the registration of aid workers are causing delays in humanitarian supplies reaching those in need in Gaza. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Prof. Dorit Nitsan from Ben-Gurion University and the Gaza Humanitarian Forum. (Photo: Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palestinian report: Trump to announce new ceasefire talks. COGAT denies Gaza starvation claims. More support for Sunday strike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel nearing end of campaign against Hamas in Gaza. Histadrut trade federation won't join general strike called by hostage families, but will support shows of solidarity. President Herzog calls Australia's intentions to recognize Palestinian statehood a "grave mistake."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli singer-songwriter Tohar Shefi Rafeld has come out with a new album, his fourth and it’s called Tohar haya kan (Tohar was here.” He moves away from his hip-hop genre of his previous albums to a more folky and country style. He spoke with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan about his new album and the impact of the war on the Israeli music scene. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hezbollah says it will disregard a decision by Lebanon's government to task the army with establishing a state monopoly on arms. "We will treat this decision as if it does not exist," Hezbollah said in a statement, describing it as a "grave sin". The comments come despite mounting international pressure for the group to disarm. Hezbollah also said that the Lebanese cabinet's decision to try and confine arms supply and production to state forces was the result of American "diktats". KAN's  Mark Weiss spoke with Lebanese-born Middle East expert Dr Edy Cohen from the Israel Centre for Grand Strategy think tank. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A growing number of Israelis, even among right-wing orthodox, are supporting freedom of marriage from the Orthodox monopoly in the state. According to a poll carried out by Hiddush, an organization for Religious Freedom and Equality, some 60 percent of the Jewish population now support recognizing all types of marriages, including civil, Conservative and Reform ceremonies. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with Dr. Yifat Solel, the deputy director and legal adviser of Hiddush, about their poll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Netanyahu to hold news conference on Gaza war. Hostage families call for general strike to protest security cabinet decision on military takeover of Gaza City. Cabinet expected to authorize additional callup of reservistsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of a security cabinet meeting expected to approve a full military takeover of the Gaza Strip, veteran diplomat Colette Avital spoke with KAN reporter Naomi Segal about her concerns over the government's war policy and its impact on Israel – both internally and internationally. (Photo: Security cabinet meeting, January 2025. Associated Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Security cabinet convenes Thursday evening to decide on Gaza war escalation. Relatives urge IDF to block moves endangering the hostages. IDF hits Hizbullah targets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 26th Lo BaShamayim festival in the Upper Galilee, taking place August 7-5, will feature dozens of cultural events, including music, lectures and discussions on Jewish and  Israeli identity, especially in the wake of October 7th. This year's festival is also a tribute to the region and its rehabilitation, and will include tours of the area. Meirav Shveiky-Fishman, chief of staff of Makom Productions, which produces the Lo BaShamayim festival, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Sigal Goldemberg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cabinet to convene Thursday to discuss next strategy against Hamas in Gaza, UN security council holds session on Israeli hostages, first soldiers of ultra orthodox brigade finish trainingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reserve Maj. Gen. Gershon Hacohen served with the IDF for 42 years and today a senior researcher at the Begin Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, said that even if an IDF last maneuver destroys the remaining Hamas strongholds in central Gaza the war would only end when Hamas agrees to enter negotiations. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that even if Israel succeeds in releasing the hostages and the war declared ended, the ideology of Hamas would continue. (photo: IDF Spokesman) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sam Speigel Film School in Jerusalem has been recognized as one of the best film schools in the world. The Hollywood Reporter placed it in the top 15 international films schools and cited its diverse student body as making it “one of the only institutions in the region where Jewish, Muslim and Christian students… study, live and create side by side.” Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with Benjamin Freidenberg, a lecturer of international cinema at the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson, leading a delegation of Republican Congresspeople, visited the ancient site of Shilo and the town of Ariel. Yisrael Gantz, the chairman of the Yesha Council and head of Binyamin Regional Council, told KAN that Johnson’s visit was extremely meaningful and praised him for recognizing the rights of the Jews in the holy places in Samaria. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Johnson was very familiar with the bible. (photo: GOPIsrael)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While there has been a huge increase in calls for official boycotts against Israel, there is also a rise in “quiet boycotts” in the academic world, where Israelis are shunted aside from conferences, or researchers drop their collaboration with Israeli colleagues and more. Prof. Alon Tal, from Tel Aviv University’s Department of Public Policy and former member of the Knesset, spoke with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan on the phenomenon. (photo: Yossi Aloni/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UN Security Council to hold special session on hostages. Tensions between political, military echelon over direction of Gaza operations. IDF overnight intercepts Houthi missile fired from Yemen at Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.