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Israel's prepares for Memorial Day commemorations. Saudi network reports progress in hostage release contacts, as Israel plays down foreign reports as inaccurate. Hostages Families Forum releases report expressing concern deceased hostages at risk of becoming unrecoverableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Captain Daniel Perez, a South African-born platoon commander in the Armored Corps fell defending the Nahal Oz outpost on October 7th, 2023. He was 22 years old. His body was kidnapped into Gaza where it is still held. Daniel's father, Rabbi Doron Perez, Executive Chairman of the Mizrachi World Movement and Chairman of the Center for Religious Affairs in the Diaspora at the World Zionist Organization, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: IDF).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marking 77 years of independence of the Jewish state, it’s important not just to survive, but to flourish and make something out of our country. This is the message of reserve Air Force  Lieutenant Colonel Danny Grossman, a decorated fighter pilot and a great thinker and man of vision. Danny Grossman was this year’s recipient of the Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Award which recognizes veteran immigrants for their exceptional contribution to the state. Danny’s life seems like an adventure novel. The son of a rabbi, he flew Phantom fighter jets in the American Air Force, then moved to Israel, joined the Israeli air force and flew over 200 combat missions and was decorated for a special mission over Iraq. He played a key role in Israel’s Space IL’s Beresheet lunar mission, helped develop Israel national baseball team and much much more. He spoke with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan. (photo: Yossi Tzeveker) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed a veteran aide Hussein al-Sheikh as vice president. The move came a week after the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan outlawed the Muslim Brotherhood, which it says threatened its regime. Dr. Ronnie Shaked, Dr. Ronnie Shaked, an expert on Palestinian Affairs at the Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, said that Al-Sheikh was just as corrupt and despised as Abbas and would not likely succeed him. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan, that the move by Jordan’s King Abdullah the Second to outlaw the Muslim Brotherhood was a move to bolster Jordanian identity and likely a temporary ban. (photo: Raad Adayleh/AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netanyahu says all of Iran's nuclear infrastructure must be dismantled, Police find body of woman in a yard and arrest her brother, IDF reduces its recruitment goals as ultra-Orthodox men protest against the draftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week marks 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term as president. He  has the lowest 100-day job approval rating of any president in the past 80 years, with public pushback on many of his policies and extensive economic discontent, including broad fears of a recession, according to a new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Yonatan Freeman of the Department of Political Science at Jerusalem’s Hebrew University. (Photo:AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 36 people have been killed and 800 injured in a massive explosion at one of Iran's key ports, authorities say. The blast took place at Shahid Rajaee, the country's largest commercial port, near the southern city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday morning after containers reportedly containing solid fuel destined for ballistic missiles caught fire.  KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Thamar Gindin, an expert on Iran from Haifa University’s Ezri Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Research. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funerals held for Israeli security forces who fell in Gaza. Israel air defenses intercept outside of country missile launched by Houthis from Yemen. No breakthrough in contacts on hostage release and ceasefire dealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadians vote on Monday after an election campaign dominated by one man ……Donald Trump.   CBC’s poll aggregator gives the ruling Liberals 43.1% support, with the Conservatives at 38.4%.  KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with former Israeli ambassador to Canada, Alan Baker. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel remembers the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. President Herzog, at March of the Living in Poland, calls for return of the hostages in Gaza. Head of US Central Command due in Israel for talks with senior IDF, defense officials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belong, a private Israeli company that offers new olim resources and support to help their integration, has launched a campaign, Demography for Democracy. The campaign seeks to attract Jews interested in playing a role in shaping Israel's identity as an open and shared society. Belong CEO Eilon Gilad spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: Screenshot. Inset: Noam Galai)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antisemitism worldwide has been dropping, through the number of incidents remains significantly higher than the period preceding the Iron Swords war, according to Tel Aviv University's annual report on antisemitism. Dr. Carl Yonker, Senior researcher at Tel Aviv University’s Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry, says there were difficulties in identifying the perpetrators and that education and legislative actions must be accompanied by greater enforcement. He spoke with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two communities evacuated as heat, winds fuels fires in central Israel. Missile launched from Yemen sets off sirens in northern Israel. Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorations to begin Wednesday evening See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Italy's government has declared five days of national mourning following the death of Pope Francis. The mourning will last until Saturday, when the late pontiff's funeral will be held outside St Peter's Basilica. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with veteran Israeli journalist Henrique Cymerman, who was a close personal friend of Pope Francis. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Bnei Zion heads sentenced to 7 years in jail for flash flood disaster. Security cabinet to discuss Gaza. Police request Jonatan Urlich house arrest extension. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Searches resumed Tuesday morning for a man believed to have been attacked by sharks yesterday off the coast of Hadera.The navy has joined the search effort and is using advanced technological equipment to that end. The man is a Petah Tikva resident in his 40s and a father of four. Beaches between Hadera and Netanya remain closed. Rescuers are doubtful the man will be found alive, after beachgoers witnessed the attack and called for aid. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Aviad Scheinin from the Morris Kahn research station at Haifa university’s School of Marine Sciences. (Photo: MDA)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabbi David Rosen, until recently the head of interfaith relations for the American Jewish Committee and currently special adviser to the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, said Pope Francis had close personal relations with the Jewish community but was also profoundly affected by the suffering of Christians in the Holy Land. Speaking with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan, Rosen also said there were reasons to be concerned over the next pope, who could come from a part of the world which could have little ties with the Jewish community. (photo: Yonatan Sindel/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Herzog offers Israel's condolences over the death of Pope Francis, Shin Bet chief files affidavit to high court alleging prime minister demanded his loyalty over courts if constitutional crisis erupted, singer Zahava Ben chosen to light Independence Day torchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This spring, Jewish and Arab musicians will be uniting to perform what is being labled as the largest anti-war event in recent times. It’s called the People’s Peace Summit and will take place on May8th and 9th at the Binyanei Hauma convention center in the capital of Jerusalem. So far, some of Israel’s top Jewish bands and Arab performers have signed up as well as Palestinian rappers. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with Sameh “Saz” Zakout, a Palestinian rapper, actor and content creator, who will be participating in the event. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both US and Iranian officials have described progress in nuclear talks, with expert-level discussions expected to be held before another round of discussions between top negotiators. Is a nuclear deal likely, and what might it look like? Prof. Eytan Gilboa, an expert on US-Israel relations at Bar-Ilan University, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Vehicles leave Omani embassy in Rome after April 19, 2025 talks. Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.