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Can the Palestinian Authority play a role in post-war Gaza?
One of the questions concerning the Gaza ceasefire framework is the possible role for the Palestinian Authority in a post-war Gaza. Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) has authored a Roadmap for Palestinian Authority reform – 10 essential and quantifiable steps that define necessary changes and the ways to implement them. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Itamar Marcus, the director of PMW.- 9 דקות
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The emotional and spiritual power of Yom Kippur
What is the source of the emotional and spiritual power of Yom Kippur, especially in these complex times? Rabbi Dalia Marx, Professor of Liturgy and Midrash at Hebrew Union College-JIR in Jerusalem and author of From Time to Time: Journeys in the Jewish Calendar, shares her thoughts in this interview with KAN reporter Naomi Segal- 15 דקות
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Will Israel be kicked out of the Eurovision song contest?
The European Broadcasting Union will vote in November on whether Israel can compete in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. If more than 50% of members vote to exclude Israel, next year's contest will take place without Israel. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Alon Amir, an expert and lecturer on the Eurovision and politics and a former spokesperson for Israel's Eurovision delegation.- 6 דקות
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Knesset committee advances controversial death penalty for terrorists bill
Ignoring legal objections and warnings the move could endanger hostages, a Knesset committee on Sunday voted to advance for a first plenum reading a controversial bill to impose the death penalty on terrorists. Tal Steiner, Executive Director of the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about why the organization opposes the proposed legislation- 7 דקות
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What will the snapback sanctions mean for Iran ?
Sweeping UN economic and military sanctions have been reimposed on Iran - 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear program. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Avi Davidi, a senior Iran expert at the JISS, the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security.- 6 דקות
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Antisemitism as record highs, JPPI report warns of alarming trends
The Jewish People Policy Institute has issued a report warning of declining Jewish well-being worldwide, citing weakened cohesion, resilience, and identity under war, record high antisemitism, and diplomatic pressures. The report presents strategic recommendations. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with JPPI President Prof. Yedidia Stern on the report and recommendations.- 7 דקות
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Amotz Asa-el looks to the future with his book "The Last Jewish Frontier"
"The Last Jewish Frontier: A future trek to a land without a nation.” A new book reimagines Israel's future. Author Amotz Asa-el discusses his new book with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan and examines where Israel is heading, not just now but far into the future and how Israel will survive to 2098 for its 150th anniversary of the Jewish state.- 17 דקות
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"Living the Letters: An Alphabet of Emerging Jewish Thought" by Michael Marmur
Michael Marmur is a Reform Rabbi based in Jerusalem, where he is a Professor of Jewish Theology at the Hebrew Union College. In conversation with KAN's Mark Weiss he discussed his latest book "Living the Letters: An Alphabet of Emerging Jewish Thought." And he also provides a message for the Jewish New Year.- 13 דקות
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