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Jonathan Spyer, director of the Middle East Center for Reporting and Analysis, said Iran’s self-declared immunity as it orchastrates its regional proxies could be changing. In light of the assassination of an Iranian general in Syria and comments today by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant that Israel has retaliated widely, he told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the current situation is no longer a war with just Hamas in Gaza, but rather a wider multi-front conflict. (photo: Mohammed Zaatari/AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent weeks, packs of stray dogs originating from the Gaza Strip have been moving into Israeli territory and communities. The stray dogs have been reported near Kibbutz Erez, Beeri and Re’im as well as near Kfar Aza and Ein Habesor and other neighboring communities. Dr. Yehoshua Shkedi, the chief scientist of Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority, warned that these dogs not only pose a risk to humans, but were devastating to natural wildlife they prey on and spread diseases. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that they must be delt with but that was difficult with a war on. (photo: Nimrod Cohen, Israel Nature and Parks Authority) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel Air Force hits more than 100 targets in Gaza Strip. Israeli wounded by Hezbollah anti-tank fire on north. Intel to open new factory in Kiryat Gat with investment of $25 billion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Israel-Hamas war differs from any previous conflict Israel has been involved in since 2000, with respect to its duration and the sheer number of reservists called up to active duty. As part of its State of the Nation Report 2023, the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel this week released a special chapter addressing the war's social and economic effects. Prof. Avi Weiss, President of the Taub Center and professor of economics at Bar-Ilan University, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the findings and recommendations. (Photo: Michael Giladi/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Escalating tensions in the north, Hizbullah anti-tank fire on Israeli communities, IDF retaliates. Gazans warned to move to safe zones near Rafah as IDF offensive deepens. Two soldiers announced fallen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The October 7th Hamas invasion and massacre spurred many communities across the country to revive rapid-response squads and sparked large volunteer civilian mobilization. The ultra-Orthodox community, which largely is not drafted and has little security training, are lately shown an awakening inside their communities to contribute to the nation’s security needs. David M Weinberg, the founding senior fellow at the Misgav Institute for National Security and Zionist Strategy in Jerusalem, said there were many initiatives to cater to the ultra-Orthodox who want to contribute. He also told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the accusations of Jewish settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank – often denounced by US leaders like President Joe Biden – was a myth based on fake news and an attempt to conjure-up a false moral counterweight to the Hamas violence. (photo: Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the outbreak of the war, public consumption of anti-anxiety and anti-depressant medications has increased sharply  – by some 20 percent. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more  from David Papo, Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Association of Israel. (Photo: Illustrative. Shutterstock)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 IDF soldiers killed in weekend fighting in Gaza Strip. IDF hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Egypt reportedly working on new hostage deal frameworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Armenian residents of Jerusalem's Old City are protesting against the plan to build a luxury hotel on a large plot of land in the historic Armenian Quarter. An Armenian priest was defrocked after selling the plot , which today is mostly used as a car park,  to an Israeli-Australian property developer. The community is trying to stop the building of the hotel and suspect right-wing Jewish nationalist groups may be behind the initiative. KAN's  Mark Weiss spoke with Armenian Quarter resident Setrag Balian, co-founder of the Save The ArQ (Armenian Quarter)  movement , set up to thwart the sale. (Photo: Save The ArQ)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Names released of 2 IDF soldiers killed in Gaza fighting; Kibbutz Nir Oz resident declared murdered in captivity. IDF hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in response to rocket fire on northern Israel. Border police guard lightly hurt in suspected car ramming at seam-line checkpointSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 rockets launched from Gaza to central Israel. Heavy exchanges of fire on Lebanese border. 3 more soldiers KIA in Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One in five Israelis say that the Gaza war has adversely affected their livelihood, according to a new alternative poverty report that was issued by Latet, a non-governmental organization. The report warned that the situation was liable to grow worse, producing a social and economic crisis. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about the report  with Latet founder and Chair Giles Darmon. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an effort to quickly build new homes for the evacuees from Gaza periphery and northern border communities , the government recently endorsed regulation removing the need for prior consultation with the Jewish National Fund  before approval is granted for new building projects. JNF -KKL is concerned that the measure will lead to the destruction of forest areas to make way for building. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Noah Tal, Director of the JNF KKL Planning division. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 more soldiers fall in Gaza. Hamas leader in Cairo for hostage release-truce talks .Israel wants women, elderly and ill to be freed first.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philippe Lazzarini ,The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees,  UNRWA,   voiced disappointment over Switzerland's recent move to cut aid to the agency, saying he hoped the Swiss officials would change their minds. The lower house of the Swiss parliament voted this month to cancel the funding it provides the UN agency for Palestinian refugees amid persistent accusations that the organization glorifies terror against Israel. Former Labor party Knesset member  Dr Einat Wilf is the author of The War of Return: How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream Has Obstructed the Path to Peace KAN's Mark Weiss spoke to her about the role of UNRWA. (Photo:Reuters)    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rockets intercepted over central Israel. IDF focus on Hamas underground command centers in Khan Yunis. Senior Hamas financier killed in Rafah air strike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Defense Secretary is the latest senior official to visit Israel for top-level talks as differences emerge over the conduct of the Gaza war and the Day After. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Danny Ayalon , a former deputy  Foreign Minister  who served as Israel’s ambassador  to Washington  between  2002-2006 and asked him how concerned he is over the reported differences of opinion between Jerusalem  and Washington over the Gaza war. (Photo:GPO)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zvi Pantanowitz , who headed the English radio news department for many years, passed on Thursday, aged 88. He was buried at the Zichron Ya’akov cemetery on Sunday, surrounded by hundreds of family members  and friends , in a dignified ceremony , befitting of a man who to know him was to love him. Zvi was born in South Africa and before embarking on a career in journalism, was a member of Kibbutz Yizre’el in the Jezreel Valley. In a tribute to Pantz, here is a speech he delivered to a gathering marking the 75th anniversary of South Africa Habonim- Dror , held at Kibbutz Yizre’el in 2005. (Photo: Nicola Rosenbaum)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 more soldiers fall in Gaza. Hamas says 19,000 killed in Gaza. Hamas: no hostage deal without full truce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visiting French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said in Jerusalem today that an immediate truce was necessary to progress towards a cease fire to obtain the release of hostages and delivery of more humanitarian aid to the civilians in the Gaza Strip. But she also made a point to speak out against the horrific cases of sex crimes against Israeli woman perpetrated by Hamas terrorists and criticized the denials and silence against the crimes. The French Foreign Minister’s visit was also part of her country’s efforts to end the escalation with Hizbullah, and prevent a war breaking out between Israel and Lebanon. We spoke of French Foreign Minister Colonna’s visit with Miriam Rosman, a historian and expert in Israel-French relations and member of the Forum Devora. (photo: Leo Correa/AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.