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Israeli man murdered in West Bank terror shooting. Rabbi Gershon Edelstein, leader of haredi Lithuanian stream, dies at the age of 100. Knesset to hold secret ballot on June 14 for lawmaker representatives to judicial selection committeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homesh yeshiva relocated 150 meters to  state land. IDF officer :government-backed move was illegal. Israeli man dies when boat capsized on Italian lake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest report from the New Israel Fund’s Kick Racism and Violence Out of Israeli Soccer shows  a new record in racist and violent incidents at Ligat Ha’Al (Premier League) soccer stadiums. The number of incidents  of racist chants in the second half of the season  doubled and there was also an increase in objects thrown. Also notable was a consistent rise in chanting desecrating the memory of the Holocaust, with 50 such incidents of Holocaust - For example, Hapoel Tel Aviv fans  chanted “Shoah for Maccabi” when playing their rivals. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about the latest report  with Matan Segal, the coordinator of the New Israel Fund’s  Kick Racism and Violence out of Israeli Soccer campaign. (Photo: Oren Ben Hakon/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan's supporters celebrated well into the night after Turkiye's long-time president secured another five years in power. "The entire nation of 85 million won," he told cheering crowds outside his  palace on the edge of Ankara. President Erdogan ended with just over 52% of the vote. Almost half the electorate in this deeply polarized country did not back his authoritarian vision of Turkey. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Gabi Mitchell, a Policy fellow at the Mitvim Institute,  first asking him how Erdogan pulled off this remarkable victory. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The holiday of Shavuot is when the reading of the story of Samson takes place in the haftorah. The tomb of the prophet above Kibbutz Tzora has long drawn pilgrims,  worshipers and travelers. But is it the real tomb of Samson. We put the question to Boaz Zissu, a professor of classical archaeology at Bar-Ilan University’s Department of Land of Israel and Archaeology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of Jews, including Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Aryeh King, stage a demonstration near the Western Wall in Jerusalem today against what they described as an attempt by Christians to convert Jews at the holy site.  King told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the Christians had announced that they were at the site to engage in missionary activity and some of the participants were Israeli Messianic Jews. He said missionizing in Israel was illegal, but police dealt with it with a lax hand and the demonstration today was to send a message to Christians that they are not allowed to convert Jews in Israel. (photo: Arie Leib Abrams/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill on foreign government funding to NGOs pulled from ministerial committee agenda amid criticism from Israel's key allies. Israeli suffering from PTSD who was missing for two years reunited with family after being located in Jordan. Israel's national youth soccer team advances to knockout phase at under-20 World Cup in Argentina See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof. Jeffery Woolf, a professor in the Talmud department in Bar Ilan University, says that rabbis have been conflicted over Samson’s character in the Bible. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Samson illustrated a strong Jew, which some commentaries saw as necessary, but his overly lusty and brutish behavior was something to be rejected. He said the image of Samson was also reflected by Jews over the millennia who defended themselves and has been embraced by Zionist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli security forces arrest terrorist responsible for 2022 shooting attack on bus in Jordan Valley in which six soldiers and driver were wounded. Iran unveils missile capable of reaching Israel. Protesters demonstrate in Jerusalem accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu of harming ties with United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knesset passes two-year state budget. Shekel weakens against dollar after IDF chief warns that action could be needed to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions. Beitar Jerusalem to receive state cup trophy belatedly after fan pitch rush after matchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

300 senior  economists have warned in a letter of the grave damage that will be caused by the transfer of unprecedented sums to to the Haredim and called on the government to reconsider. Among other things, they said that the Haredi public’s inability to integrate into the modern job market will hurt, first and foremost, the Haredi public’s economic situation, as it will lower the chances of ultra-Orthodox adults  earning a dignified living , increasing poverty among the community. KAN’s Mark Weiss spoke with one of the economists who signed the letter, Prof Avishai Braverman,  an economics professor who held a senior position as an economist at the World Bank  and served as  Chair of the Knesset Finance Committee, as a Labor MK  and was an Israel Prize laureate in 2020 for Lifetime Achievement for his work as president of Ben-Gurion University. (Photo:Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who perpetrated Tel Aviv attack. Budget hurdle cleared after Prime Minister Netanyahu heeds Otzmah Yehudity party demand for more money. Court allows Sara Netanyahu to be present for remote testimony of key witness in prime minister's corruption trial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knesset begins budget debate. Deal struck with Haredim to back budget. 3 Fatah gunmen killed in IDF Nablus raid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading up to the Shavuot holiday, it’s a good time to get some Israeli wines and pair them with a good cheese/fruit platter. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with wine sommelier David Rhodes who gave us some good pointers about which red, rose and white wines go with Shavuot dishes. (photo: Hadas Parush/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cabinet approves 17 million shekels for development of Western Wall plaza and tunnels, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits Temple Mount, drawing condemnation from Arab states and PalestiniansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the rarest books of all times was sold by Sotheby’s yesterday for 38 million dollars and will be donated to the ANU Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv.  It is the Codex Sasson, handwritten parchment volume containing a nearly complete Hebrew Bible, written around the year 900 and is one of the world’s oldest surviving biblical manuscripts. Dr. Neriah Klein, scholar and lecturer in biblical studies and currently in charge of the Masoretic biblical manuscripts in the Hebrew University bible project, said he was glad it was no longer in private hands, even though he personally has been given the privilege to examine it. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan, that the Sassoon Codex actually met with the other ancient Aleppo Codex which originates from the same 10th century, but was more complete so fetched such a high price. (photo: John Minchillo/AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerusalem celebrates 56th anniversary of reunification, security forces brace for possible clashes with Arabs, Israel sells Holland over 300 million dollars in advance artillerySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A massive security operation is in place in Jerusalem for Thursday’s march of the flags when tens of thousands of Jews  will march through the Old City to the Western Wall to celebrate Jerusalem Day - Israel’s liberation of  east Jerusalem in the 1967 Six-Day War. On Wednesday, National Security minister Itamar  Ben-Gvir ,after  a meeting with top police officials ahead of the march, said that Jerusalem is Israel's eternal capital. ‘My  policy is to allow the complete freedom of movement for Jews in Jerusalem," he stressed. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about Jerusalem Day with the city’s deputy mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum. (Photo:Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas threatens Jerusalem Day march. Jerusalem population approaches one million. Man in 60s dies in fall from cliff in Ein Gedi nature reserveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayors threaten court action to thwart municipal tax fund. Fears of  interest rate hike next week. Maccabi Haifa clinch 3rd successive championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.