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Are powerful earthquakes linked?

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday. It followed recent major earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela. Are these seismic events related? KAN reporter Naomi Segal put the question to Prof. Shmulik Marco, professor in the department of geophysics at Tel Aviv University.
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Film "The Bridge" shares Oct 7 survivors' journey to healing through music

"The Bridge," a documentary film that follows ten survivors of the October 7th attacks as they travel from Israel to Los Angeles to attend the famed Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, will be shown on August 19th at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem. Ahead of the screening, David Fishof, founder of Rock'n'Roll Fantasy Camp, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal
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Significance of deal on removal of Syrian nuclear material

A reported deal authorizing the UN nuclear watchdog to remove Assad-era nuclear material from Syria indicates both intelligence and strategic-political achievements for Israel, according to Dr. Ofer Israeli, an international relations expert at Ashkelon Academic College. He spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal
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Look up! Perseid meteor shower peaks

Ideal viewing conditions are expected for the peak of the Perseid meteor shower in Israel August 12-13. The best viewing hours are after midnight, in a dark sky location, making Israel's Negev a popular destination. KAN reporter Naomi Segal heard more from Ira Machefsky, the "Star Man of Mitzpe Ramon," who leads night sky tours out of the desert town.
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11th Docutext festival at NLI offers films, music, exhibits and more

The 11th Docutext Documentary Film Festival at the National Library of Israel, August 16-20, presents five days of contemporary documentary filmmaking from Israel and around the world, alongside live music performances, creator talks, lectures, workshops and special exhibitions from the museum collections. Festival programming team member Danit Tzamit spoke with KAN reporter Naomi Segal.
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Election 2026: Study predicts higher electoral threshold; warns smaller parties against wasted votes

A new Taub Center study points to a sharp rise in the threshold for entering the Knesset, largely because Israel’s eligible voting population has grown substantially since the 2022 election. The paper's author, Prof. Alex Weinreb, told KAN's Naomi Segal that smaller parties that are "emerging like mushrooms" must consider their steps carefully to avoid a waste of votes.
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Will Trump end the Gulf war? Is the Gaza ceasefire toast?

How credible are the reports that President Trump is waiting for the Straight of Hormuz to reopen in order to declare an end to the war against Iran? Does Sunday's official rejection by PM Netanyahu of the 15-point Board of Peace plan spell the end of the Gaza ceasefire? KAN"s Mark Weiss spoke with US expect Dr Kobby Barda.
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The new Sunni Axis: A guide to the Perplexed

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a joint defense agreement, saying an attack on one of them would be seen as an attack on all three. According to some analysts the new alliance is directed against Iran: others say it is directed against Israel. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Ruth Wasserman Lande.
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English News Highlights

Are powerful earthquakes linked?

Film "The Bridge" shares Oct 7 survivors' journey to healing through music

Significance of deal on removal of Syrian nuclear material

Look up! Perseid meteor shower peaks

11th Docutext festival at NLI offers films, music, exhibits and more

Election 2026: Study predicts higher electoral threshold; warns smaller parties against wasted votes

Will Trump end the Gulf war? Is the Gaza ceasefire toast?

The new Sunni Axis: A guide to the Perplexed

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Are powerful earthquakes linked?

Film "The Bridge" shares Oct 7 survivors' journey to healing through music

Significance of deal on removal of Syrian nuclear material

Look up! Perseid meteor shower peaks

11th Docutext festival at NLI offers films, music, exhibits and more

Election 2026: Study predicts higher electoral threshold; warns smaller parties against wasted votes

Will Trump end the Gulf war? Is the Gaza ceasefire toast?

The new Sunni Axis: A guide to the Perplexed

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