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Sgt. Moshe Yitzhak Hacohen Katz from New Haven, killed in south Lebanon
Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, 22, was killed during combat in southern Lebanon on Friday, from Hizbullah rocket fire. Katz, originally from New Haven, Connecticut, served in the Paratroopers Brigade. Five Israeli soldiers have been killed in southern Lebanon in the current war. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Chabad Rabbi Eli Riskin from New Haven- 7 דקות
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Expert: State budget bill neglects needed steps for Israeli economy to thrive
Prof. Dan Ben David, President of the Shoresh Institution for Socioeconomic Research and an economics professor at Tel Aviv University, says that the 2026 state budget bill, approved this week by the Knesset Finance Committee for second and third readings, runs counter to Bank of Israel recommendations to promote economic growth. He spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal.- 11 דקות
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Amid war, new immigrant volunteers in north
Amid the ongoing war, 20-year-old Tzeela Lifshitz, who recently immigrated to Israel from New Jersey, has been doing national service in the northern border town of Kiryat Shmona through the Israeli Volunteer Association. She spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal earlier about why it was important for her to be in the north, especially at this time.- 7 דקות
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Are we close to a ceasefire ?
Is President Trump's claim that there is a good chance for a deal with Iran credible? Or is he playing for time, until the Marines arrive in the region? What are America's red lines? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Kobi Barda, an expert on American affairs, from Holon's HIT Interdisciplinary School in Holon.- 9 דקות
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A resilient society: Israel ranks eight in world happiness report
Despite years of war, ongoing security threats, and deep social challenges, Israel continues to rank among the happiest countries in the world. The latest World Happiness Report, published just days ago, places Israel eighth globally. KAN’s Sarahlee Tschernia spoke with happiness policy researcher, Anat Fanti about the significance of Israel’s ranking.- 7 דקות
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Arad rescue worker describes the scene of the Arad rocket hit
One of the worst rocket strikes of the war occurred on Saturday night when an Iranian ballistic missile hit a residential neighborhood in the southern city of Arad, injuring scores of residents, including many children. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Omer Levy, a member of the Arad rescue service.- 7 דקות
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How is Israel's culture sector dealing with war closure?
The ongoing war and restrictions on gatherings have shut down Israel's cultural sector. With concert halls closed, Yair Nagid, CEO of the Israel Sinfonietta Beer Sheva and a major (res.) in the IDF Home Front Command, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the challenges, and what the orchestra is doing to bring music to the public.- 7 דקות
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