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As antisemitism surges globally, over 80 North American student leaders are currently in Israel  to strengthen efforts to combat antisemitism. The delegation members have met with public leaders, visited the Gaza periphery and traveled north to kibbutzim impacted by the war with Hezbollah. One of the participants is Taylor Shaw, a student government representative at Rutgers University and social media chair for the university's chapter of Students Supporting Israel. Shaw spoke with KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Hasbara Fellowships/IsraelAmbassadors.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten foreign ministers have condemned Israel's decision to close down dozens of international NGOs providing aid to Palestinians in Gaza, urging the Israeli government to "lift these obstacles to humanitarian access and fulfill its commitments" in the territory. The foreign ministers, including from Britain, France and Canada, expressed "deep concern" over the "catastrophic" humanitarian situation and called on Israel to "ensure that international NGOs can operate in Gaza on a sustainable basis." Israel took the decision to revoke the licenses of 37 aid groups working in Gaza and the West Bank from today, claiming they failed to meet requirements under new registration rules. NGO’s that did not renew their registration are no longer allowed to operate in the Gaza Strip starting from today. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Tirza Leibovitz from Physicians for Human Rights (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40 feared dead in Swiss ski resort blast. Israel stops 37 NGOs working in Gaza. South African-Israeli philanthropist Morris Kahn dies, aged 95.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli billionaire and philanthropist Morris Kahn, the financial powerhouse behind Israel’s attempt to land on the moon and a range of social, medical and cultural endeavors, died Thursday at age 95. Kahn, a native of South Africa, moved to Israel in 1956. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with journalist Steve Linde, who made aliyah from South Africa, and was a close friend of Morris Kahn. (Photo :Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research by the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel indicates a significant shift in patterns of fertility and demographic growth in Israel. According to the findings, the rate of population growth in 2025 will be just 0.9%, the lowest since the state was founded in 1948.  KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Prof Alex Weinreb,  the Taub Center’s Director of Research and head of Demography, about the report. (Photo: Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Netanyahu downplays Jewish settler violence. High Court freezes state comptroller probes related to October 7th failures. Reporter show negative immigration figures for second straight year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump says Hamas must disarm soon. Netanyahu says Israel Prize will be awarded to American president. IDF to grant special recognition of war service-related suicidesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part of rehabilitating the north and fostering resilience among its residents is addressing disparities in access to quality healthcare - a challenge that existed prior to the outbreak of the Gaza war. The Tzafon Medical Center is seeking to meet these challenges, including with the recent opening of its new rehabilitation center. Tamar Bodek Mala, CEO of Friends of Tzafon Medical Center spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Tzafon Medical Center)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gaza war continues to impact children, according to a survey conducted by the child development organization Tipuli. According to the poll, more than 35 percent of parents reported that their children are expressing fear and insecurity, while 30 percent reported impaired social and daily functioning of their children. Ester Kreimer, co-CEO of Tipuli spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Doron Letzter)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump  hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida Monday for talks that are expected to cover Gaza and a range of other pressing issues. Any decisions made could have a potentially momentous impact on questions that determine the future of the region. It will be their sixth meeting since Trump's return to office 11 months ago. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Prof Eitan Gilboa, an expert on US-Israel relations from Bar Ilan and Reichman universities,  ahead of the Florida meeting. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funeral to be held for second Israeli murdered in Friday terror attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu, US President Trump, to meet in Florida. Hamas military wing says will issue important statementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defense Minister Yisrael Katz  and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have termed the large-scale burning of trash by Palestinians in the West Bank as a national security threat and the potential to cause respiratory harm. The Palestinians lack sufficient local landfills and are supposed to transport their trash on trucks to other locations. But truckers often dump the trash earlier to save time and money, and the trash is then burned. The fumes cause problems both for West Bank Palestinian communities and for settlements and communities over the green line inside Israel such as Modi’in and Shoham. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Naomi Kahn from the Regavim NGO about the problem. (Photo: Environmental Protection Ministry)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has a mutuality of interests. For Somaliland it’s important diplomatic recognition and for Israel it could provide strategic depth in the conflict with Iran and Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. This according to Gerald Steinberg, a professor emeritus of political science from Bar Illan University. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan the tradition of not creating new countries is no longer a reality and Somaliland may be a breakaway, but it is a stable country and it was in Israel’s vital interest to recognize it. (photo: Abdirahman Aleeli/AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Netanyahu departs for US ahead of meeting with President Trump. Iran-linked hackers claim to have breached phone of Netanyahu chief of staff. IDF seals home of terrorist who murdered two Israelis in Friday's attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Culture Minister Miki Zohar has reiterated his threat to cut funding from the film industry. “The creators of films that harm IDF soldiers will not receive money from the citizens of Israel,” Zohar said. “Not on my watch.” The minister said he has followed through on his threat to end funding for the Ophir Awards — which he cut after the annual ceremony gave its top prize this year to “The Sea,” a film about a Palestinian boy who dreams of seeing the Mediterranean. Zohar also announced that public funding for professional creators’ unions in movies and television will be discontinued beginning in 2026. These unions include those for directors, actors, producers, and editors. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with the Jerusalem Post film critic Hannah Brown. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the debate continues over a more equitable burden related to military service, the question of how much IDF conscripts are paid is hardly mentioned. IDF recruits in their mandatary service receive a salary well below the minimum wage. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Simon Fink, who believes it’s time to change the system. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mossad rejects Lieberman claim of Qatar media talks. Israel tells mediators Islamic Jihad knows location of last remaining deceased hostage in Gaza. In Christmas message, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the beginning of the year, the shekel has strengthened by 12% against the dollar. The strengthening of the shekel stems from several main factors, including a sharp increase in foreign investments in the Israeli capital market. At the same time, the dollar has weakened globally, partly due to the trade wars initiated by the Trump administration. KAN's  Mark Weiss spoke with Yossi Fraiman, CEO of the Prico Investment House. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IAF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza. Katz appoints new air force and navy chiefs. Protestors call for Oct 7 state inquiry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Defense Minister is pushing ahead to shut down the popular Army Radio, Galei Tzahal by March 1st. While some decry it as an attempt to silence  media, others back the move, saying the IDF had no business running a public radio station anyway. Zvika Klein, editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, examines various options that could be taken with Army Radio. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that this is the closest it has been to seeing the legendary radio station shut down and whatever happens, its legacy and archive needed to be preserved. (photo: Yonatan Sindel/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.