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Why aren't conscript soldiers paid a decent wage?
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)- 5 דקות
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Why does the shekel continue to strengthen against the dollar?
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. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Yossi Fraiman, CEO of the Prico Investment House.- 6 דקות
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The pros and cons for shutting down Army Radio
The Defense Minister is pushing ahead to shut down Army Radio, Galei Tzahal by March 1st. 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- 10 דקות
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Carmagedon - autonomous vehicles are an opportunity to rethink car insurance
Autonomous vehicles will one day be the norm, which is requiring car insurance companies to rethink their market. About 90 % of road accidents are said to be caused by human factor and new cars will likely have fewer accidents and insurance claims in the future. Yael Benenisti, the deputy CEO of Insurtech Israel, says insurance companies should turn cars into data sensors that could be marketed.- 6 דקות
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The trilateral counterbalance to Turkey in the eastern Mediterranean
The trilateral meeting between the leaders of Israel, Greece and Cyprus is a message of aligning arenas of interests but should also be seen as a counterweight to Turkey and its expanding Islamic nationalism. This according to Dan Feferman, the co-editor of Middle East 24. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan the strategic, cultural and geographic relationship of these 3 countries should flourish.- 8 דקות
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For Australian Jews, a changed country
A week after the terrorist shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Nora Berger, Chief Development Officer of Reuth TLV Rehabilitation Hospital, said that the Australia of today is not the same country she grew up in. She told KAN reporter Naomi Segal that Jewish communities around the world are experiencing a rise in antisemitic sentiment.- 5 דקות
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Philippines can be a gateway for Israel to the Far East through ASEAN
Philippine-Israeli relations have been strong since Manila first recognized the Jewish state in 1948. Philippine’s ambassador to Israel Aileen Mendiola is working to get direct flights between the two countries. Philippines, the current chair of ASEAN, the Association of South East Asian Nations, and ambassador Mendiola is confident Israel would look toward Manila as a gateway to the Far East.- 8 דקות
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Health experts urge vaccination to curb flu virus
Due to a steep rise in flu cases over the past few weeks, the Health Ministry this week recommended that at-risk people, medical staff and visitors to geriatric institutions wear protective face masks. The public is urged to vaccinate. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Professor Nadav Davidovitch from Bar Ilan University and the chair of Taub Center’s Health Policy program.- 7 דקות
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