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IDF remain in 5 outposts in south Lebanon. Beirut accuses Israel of occupation. Optimism that 6 hostages will be released on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top US and Russians diplomats meet in Saudi Arabia to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Prof. Vladamir Zeev Khanin, Department of Political Studies at the Begin Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar Ilan University said that a solution to the Ukraine war would not be a return to the lines before Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Trump was looking out more for America’s interest than relations with European allies and he was keen on a strategic relationship with Russia. (photo: Denis Balibouse/AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

500 days since the war began and 73 hostages still in captivity, IDF set to pull out of south Lebanon tomorrow, Netanyahu tells court he wants to address every one of the 315 charges of bribery against him See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Netanyahu after talks with US Secretary of State Rubio: We have common strategy with US when "gates of hell" will open if all hostages are not released. US heavy bomb shipment arrives in Israel. IDF strike targets armed Palestinians in southern Gaza StripSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Ministry officials say that the three hostages who were freed from captivity in Gaza on Saturday morning are suffering from “severe malnutrition” and lost significant body weight during their 491 days in captivity. Dr. Asnat Raziel, a specialist in surgery and obesity treatment and director of the multi-disciplinary Center for Obesity Treatment at Assia Medical, Assuta Ramat HaHayal, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the challenges and treatment of severe malnutrition. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit. Inset: Talou Loren)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month. The nonprofit organization Israel Elwyn, which serves over 5,400 individuals, empowers people with disabilities through a range of programs that foster independence, inclusion and meaningful participation in society. David Marcu, President of Israel Elwyn, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal  (Photo: Courtesy Israel Elwyn)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas says Gaza ceasefire back on track. 3 hostages will be released on Saturday. IDF builds 5 outposts in South Lebanon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Gadi Hitman is the Chair of the Middle East and Political Science department at Ariel university.  KAN's  Mark Weiss spoke with him about the Gaza ceasefire, President Trump’s Gaza transfer plan and Prime Minister Netanyahu’s political constraints. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report by the Taub Center shows that the number and rate of homicides in Israel's Arab population has been on a continuous and unprecedented rise in recent years. Prof Alex Weinreb, Research Director at the Taub Center told KAN reporter Naomi Segal that the factors in these concerning statistics are multifold, correlating not only with demographic trends but specifically with government policy regarding the Arab sector. (Photo: Crime scene, Lod. Yossi Aloni/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Report: Mediating countries working to resolve crisis in Israel Hamas hostage release deal. Family of hostage says received indication of life. IDF reportedly seeking to extend presence in some South Lebanon locations until end of February.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF says hostage Shlomo Mantzur was slain on October 7th 2023, body held in Gaza. Sign of life from twins Gali and Ziv Berman. Security cabinet meets to discuss Hamas threat to delay hostage releaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Security cabinet expected to convene on Tuesday to discuss second phase of Gaza ceasefire hostage release deal. More details emerge of cruel conditions released hostages held in, prompting calls to release all remaining hostages at once. Cabinet puts of deliberation on formation of state commission of inquiry into October 7th failuresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has passed anti-hate crime laws in a bid to stem antisemitic attacks that have  surged since the October 7th, 2023 Hamas attack on southern Israel and ongoing war. How is the Jewish community coping? Sydney resident Dionne Taylor, who serves as Australian emissary for the Israel-Is advocacy organization, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Associated Press. Inset: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF completes withdrawal from Gaza's Netzarim corridor. Israeli team sent to Qatar given limited mandate to discuss technical details of first stage of hostage release. IDF expands counter terror operation in Judea and SamariaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two IDF soldiers killed, eight injured in crane collapse in northern Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Netanyahu calls US President's Trump's plan to relocate Gazans "remarkable." Shin Bet thwarts terror cell that planned Jerusalem bus bombing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel’s security services have done a good bit of work destroying Hamas’ militarily. But that’s only half the battle. A new proposal is calling to create a coordinated “total lawfare” campaign between Israel and Diaspora allies targeting Hamas legal and fundraising capacities. The initiative was put to the government by ANU, the Museum of the Jewish People. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with Oded Revivi about the proposed task force. (photo: Peter Dejong/AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump's declaration that the Americans would take over Gaza and Palestinians in the enclave should relocate sent shock waves across the region. Dr. Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, told KAN reporter Naomi Segal that Trump has taken an out of the box approach to the Middle East. (Photo: Reuters)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arab nations reject US President Trump's call for US takeover of Gaza, relocation of population. Foreign Minister Saar says Trump seeking different solution. Prime Minister Netanyahu says seeking hostage release along with other war goalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem, otherwise known as The Biblical Zoo, has recently received two new and very rare tenants. They are Persian leopards who arrived in the midst of turbulent times and seem to have adjusted to the new home in the Holy Land. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke about them with Sigalit Hertz, the director general of the zoo. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Netanyahu set to meet US President Trump at the White House, Palestinian gunman kills two soldiers, wounds five in West Bank outpostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.