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Will Hamas disarm?
Hamas' declared refusal to disarm is the main sticking point toward advancing to the next phase of the US-brokered ceasefire framework, according to Res. Brigadier General Yossi Kuperwasser, head of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security. He told KAN reporter Naomi Segal that Israel may ultimately have to act.- 10 דקות
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Unprecedented court ruling in Sde Teiman video leak probe
In an unprecedented decision, the High Court of Justice has ruled that Justice Minister Yariv Levin can choose the official to oversee the investigation into the Sde Teiman video leak affair, instead of the attorney general. Dr. Guy Lurie, Research Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the significance of the ruling.- 7 דקות
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Massive illegal Palestinian building in Israeli-controlled West Bank
There has been a massive illegal building project by the Palestinians in the West Bank. Regavim, a land-use watchdog movement, has petitioned authorities to halt this construction. Naomi Kahn the Director of International Division at Regavim, told KAN that over 100,000 illegal structures have been built in area C. But, she said that there has been a turning point and demolitions are increasing.- 8 דקות
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World Zionist Congress finally elects leadership in backroom deals
The World Zionist Congress has finally elected a new WZO leadership after weeks of backroom dealings that has damaged its legitimacy as the so-called "global Jewish parliament." Understanding the intrigues and dealings of this casba is difficult and reporter Arieh O'Sullivan spoke with Michael Starr, the Senior Diaspora Affairs reporter for The Jerusalem Post about the circus the election- 7 דקות
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The debate over allowing journalists independently into the Gaza Strip
The government has about two weeks left to decide whether to allow journalists in to the Gaza Strip 2014. While lifting the ban is a risky move for Israel, the government should allow it. This according to Gil Hoffman, the executive director of the media watchdog HonestReporting. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that controlling media narrative is impossible and open press access was preferable.- 4 דקות
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Hizbullah is determined to rearm despite Israeli strikes
Hezbollah is engaged in a determined effort to recover its capabilities and Israel is determined not to allow it. Reserve Lt.-Col. Sarit Zehavi, president of Alma Research and Education Center, said the IDF is starting to see a process that airstrikes haven't stopped Hizbullah rehabilitation efforts. Zehavi told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Israel was determined not to repeat past mistakes.- 7 דקות
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Ethiopian-Israeli ties flourish as Adis Ababa seeks more Israeli tourists
Ethiopia and Israeli ties are flourishing, but Addis Ababa is hoping to get more Israelis to visit the east African country. Ambassador of Ethiopia to Israel Tesfaye Yitayeh said that cooperation on a variety of economic and diplomatic issues was strong. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the two countries supported each other in international forums.- 9 דקות
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Desert inspiration in Kamea Dance Company's staging of iconic work
The Beer Sheva-based Kamea Dance Company is staging "Bamidbar Devarim," Tamir Ginz's iconic work inspired by the physical and human landscape of the desert. Ginz, the Kamea Dance Company's artistic director and resident choreographer, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal.- 6 דקות
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