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Lawmakers plan for emigration of Gaza residents
More than 100 participants attended a special session on Sunday convened by the Knesset Land of Israel Caucus to discuss voluntary emigration of the Gaza population, as proposed by US President Donald Trump. The objective was to propose and promote practical steps to implement Trump’s plan. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Naomi Kahn from the Regavim movement, one of the organizers of the event.- 7 דקות
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Israel's Druze look at Syria with concern
In the aftermath of a bloody weekend that left hundreds of people dead, the IDF is closely monitoring the fighting in northern Syria. Israel's Druze community are also following developments closely and praised Prime Minister Netanyahu's pledge that no harm would come to Syria's Druze residents. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Amir Khnifess, Chair of the Israel Druze Center.- 9 דקות
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Ministers pledge expanded benefits for IDF widows, orphans
Israel defense and finance ministers have announced plans to expand financial support for spouses and children of those who fell serving in the IDF and Israel's security services. Shlomi Nahumson, CEO of the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the developments, stressing that much more is needed for society to support this population.- 10 דקות
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Book offers glimpse into the divided world of Israelis living abroad
In her new book "Divided Hearts," author Yaffa Turgeman addresses the challenges faced by Israeli immigrants in the United States, of living a life with anchors in two places. For the Israeli-born Turgeman, who moved to Colorado some 35 years ago, the 18 stories that comprise the book are intended to highlight the consequences that come with such a choice. She spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal.- 18 דקות
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West Bank Palestinians deterred to quiet
Samer Sinijlawi, a Palestinian political activist and chairman of the Jerusalem Development Fund. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Abbas is no longer relevant for most Palestinians and would likely move on this year. He also said that Palestinians see how Israelis are demonstrating in a vibrant democracy and they want the same, but are being deterred by Israeli and PA security suppression.- 10 דקות
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Israel spreads its wings over Syrian Druse to keep Islamists away
Prof. Uzi Rabi, Director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern affairs , said Iran was humiliated by Trump’s overture to open negotiations for a nuclear deal. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that a weakened Iran was operating to bide its time. Regarding Syria, Rabi said that Israel’s strategy, including expanding its protection for the Druse, was to keep Islamists from its borders.- 9 דקות
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A business-based model for rebuilding Gaza
Egypt has proposed a 53 billion dollar plan to rebuild Gaza that would not require resettlement of the population. It was presented as an alternative to US President Donald Trump's idea for reconstruction of the enclave. Shraga Biran, President of the Institute for Structural Reforms, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the institute's model for Gaza rehabilitation.- 10 דקות
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More grief at the BBC over Gaza documentary
The BBC Board of Governors is meeting Thursday to discuss the controversial BBC documentary “Gaza: How To Survive a War Zone.” A new report that accuses the filmmakers of “whitewashing” references to terrorism, Jihad, Hamas and prejudice against Jews in the English translation of the original Arabic dialogue. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with British television producer and filmaker Gay Cohen.- 8 דקות
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