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Steve Witkoff to return in the coming days. Egypt wants technocrats to rule Gaza for 6 months.7 released hostages to meet with Pres Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One person killed, four wounded in Haifa stabbing attack. Slain hostage Itzik Elgarat laid to rest on Kibbutz Nir Oz. Six captivity survivors released in current deal travel to Washington for talks with Trump administrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ksenia Svetlova, a former Member of Knesset and executive director of ROPES, the Regional Organization for Peace, Economics and Security, and an expert in the Middle Eastern Affairs, says that Israel was eager to help Russia keep its foothold in Syria, despite Moscow’s close relations with Israel’s enemies, particularly Iran. She told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Israel’s recent support for Russia was due to realpolitik, as it was aligning with both the Trump administration in Washington and Moscow’s Vladamir Putin. (photo: Leo Correa/AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel halts entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza and closes crossing as ceasefire ends and Hamas rejects proposal to extend first phase, Murdered abductee Shlomo Mansour laid to rest on his kibbutz, Washington approves sale of 4 billion dollars of weapons to Israel that were held up by the Biden administrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF will not withdraw from Philadelphi corridor on Saturday. Israel and US discuss option of extending Gaza ceasefire.4 bodies returned to Israel overnight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BBC Board of Governors is meeting Thursday to discuss the controversial BBC documentary “Gaza: How To Survive a War Zone.”  The program has again come under scrutiny,  with a new report that accuses the filmmakers of “whitewashing” references to terrorism, Jihad, Hamas and prejudice against Jews in the English translation of the original Arabic dialogue. The film was pulled from the BBC ‘s online streaming service last week after it was revealed  that the documentary’s narrator was the son of a senior Hamas  figure. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with British television producer and filmaker Gary Cohen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas laid to rest as thousands line funeral route in show of respect. Four deceased hostages expected to be handed over Thursday after crisis over Palestinian prisoner releases resolved. IDF hits sites in southern Syria overnightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Israeli grassroots NGO called Chayal’s Angels, founded by new immigrants, has been channeling therapists to the bases to help ease the emotional and physical trauma for IDF soldiers. CEO and founder of Chayal’s Angels  Tasha Cohen said that the pool of volunteers from Israel and abroad give physical therapy, massages, acupuncture, energy healing and more holistic treatments. She told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that their focus is on providing vital Mind, Body, and Soul healing to address the specific needs of the on-duty soldiers. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new cluster of exhibits at the Ramat Gan Museum of Israeli Art, "What the Heart Desires, Art as a Gateway to Healing," explores both directly and indirectly the pain and healing since the Hamas massacre of October 7, 2023.  Chief curator Sari Golan told KAN reporter Naomi Segal that she was thinking about the therapeutic role of art in the face of trauma and its effect on Israeli society prior to the attack, and the theme has gained even more resonance since then.   (Art: Ziva Jelin. Photo: Tal Bedrack)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel seeks Gaza ceasefire extension. IDF sends reinforcements to Gaza border. Oded Lifshitz buried at Nir OzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kibbutz Nir Oz is holding funerals this week for Oded Lifshitz (84) and Shiri Bibas and her two young children, Kfir and Ariel, all of whom were murdered in captivity in Gaza after being seized by terrorists on October 7, 2023.  Sagui Dekel-Chen, also kidnapped from Nir Oz, was released from Hamas captivity earlier this month and reunited with his wife Avital and his 3 young daughters, the youngest of whom was born while he was in Gaza. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Sagui’s father, Jonathan Dekel-Chen. (Photo: Yaniv Nadav/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netanyahu congratulates German chancellor-designate Merz on election victory, temporary ban on consumption of prostitution to be made permanentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Ambassador to Germany, and vice director general of the Foreign Ministry, Jeremy Issacharoff said that the new mainstream conservative government would likely remain committed to Israel’s security. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Merz could have a more favorable relationship with the Netanyahu government. (photo: Martin Meissner/AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Against the backdrop of deliberations on the defense minister's outline for legislation on Ultra-Orthodox military enlistment, the organization Katef el Katef (כתף אל בתף) seeks to amplify the voice of young IDF reservists who have served throughout the war and call for equality in service for all. Katef el Katef co-founder Yonatan Shalev spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal.  (Photo: Courtesy)     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel delays prisoner release demanding Hamas halt humiliating handover ceremonies of hostages. Defense minister instructs IDF to prepare for year stay in Samaria refugee camps as part of counter-terror operations. IAF planes fly low over Beirut during funeral for slain Hezbollah chiefSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shin Bet is investigating suspicions that Qatar has employed paid consultants in the prime minister’s office to “launder” the emirate’s image. Qatar is an Islamist country supporting terror and punching above its weight by whitewashing itself with money. But it is also a paper tiger that can be brought down easily. This according to Yigal Carmon, the Founder and president of the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI). He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Qatar pretend to be the firefighters, but are actually the number one arsonists in the Middle East. (photo: Pavel Golovkin/AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coffins bearing four deceased hostages arrive in Israel after 503 days. Israelis bearing flags line convoy's route to forensic institute. Israel lodges protest with mediators over Hamas display prior to handover in Gaza Strip,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voting in the United States opens on March 10, for the 39th World Zionist Congress. Much is at stake and Herbert Block, Executive Director of the American Zionist Movement, who is overseeing the elections for the World Zionist Congress, told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that there has been a huge, 60 percent, increase in candidates from previous years. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Families of hostages seek clarification from prime minister why phase 2 talks have not yet begun. Arab media reports fatality in Israeli drone strike in Lebanon. Five IDF reservists charged with abuse of Palestinian detaineeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lebanon accused Israel of "occupation" after the IDF withdrew its forces from south Lebanon but kept 5 outposts in Lebanese territory. Reserve Maj Gen Uzi Dayan served as IDF deputy Chief of Staff and the head of the IDF Planning Division. He is currently the Chair of Mivtahi-the Forum of National Commanders. KAN's Mark Weiss asked him if the IDF withdrawal from south Lebanon while maintaining 5 outposts was the right move? (Photo:IDF)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.