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Jesse Jackson's connection to Israel and Jews
he Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, has died. Giving us more insight on Jesse Jackson and his relationship with Jews and Israel is veteran journalist and anchor of ILTV’s Security Brief Calev Ben-David.- 5 דקות
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Orienteering navigation racing gaining popularity in Israel
Orienteering is growing in popularity in Israel. Runners run with a map, seeking out stations, and the first one back wins. Nitsan Yasur, Israeli orienteering champion and member of the national team, told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the sport is for all ages and is an enjoyable way to see Israeli landscapes.- 8 דקות
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Do harsher fines save lives on Israeli roads?
Transportation Minister Miri Regev has unveiled a new 2026 traffic enforcement plan that includes expanded police patrols, and fines of up to 10,000 shekels for serious violations. The government says tougher enforcement is needed as road deaths continue to rise. KAN’s Sarahlee Tschernia spoke with Yaniv Yaakov, CEO of Or Yarok, to discuss whether this approach will make Israel’s roads safer.- 5 דקות
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Acclaimed pianist Evgeny Kissin performs in Jerusalem
Acclaimed pianist Evgeny Kissin will be performing a gala concert at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on February 17th, as part of the Jerusalem Music Center's International Series. Kissin, who first emerged on stage as a child prodigy, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about revisiting pieces by his favorite composers, and how his artistic interpretation of them has deepened.- 7 דקות
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Deni Avdija makes history as first Israeli NBA All-Star player
Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija overnight Sunday became the first Israeli to compete in the NBA All-Star game. His Team World lost 37 - 35 to the American 'Stars' team in the first game . Avdija scored 5 points and added 2 assists. Team World also lost their second game and didn't advance to the final. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with former international basketball referee Todd Warnick.- 5 דקות
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Outrage over PMO's bid to remove "massacre" from October 7 commemoration bill
The bid by the Prime Minister's Office to strike the word "massacre" from a bill on October 7 commemorations, and Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar's claim that the term evokes "victimhood," has sparked outrage.- 8 דקות
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No room to die
A new study finds that given the expected demographic surge of deaths in the coming decades, a change in burial practices needs is needed. Prof. Alex Weinreb, Chair of Demography Research at the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel and author of the study told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that current practice of free burials in one’s place of residence for eternity is not sustainable.- 11 דקות
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Israel Opera premiers original The Dybbuk in Hebrew
The Israel Opera is performing a world premier in Hebrew of The Dybbuk. Composed by the renown composer Yosef Bardanashvili, the first operatic adaption of the Jewish classic will open February 18 for just five performances. Director and librettist Ido Ricklin told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that he reinvented the classic S. Ansky play to give the protagonists Leah a more universal aspect.- 6 דקות
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