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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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Chayal's Angels providing healing treatments to IDF troops with volunteer therapists
An Israeli grassroots NGO called Chayal’s Angels, founded by new immigrants, has been channeling therapists to the bases to help ease the emotional and physical trauma for IDF soldiers. CEO and founder of Chayal’s Angels Tasha Cohen said that the pool of volunteers from Israel and abroad give physical therapy, massages, acupuncture, energy healing and more holistic treatments.- 6 דקות
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Art as gateway to healing in exhibition "What the Heart Desires"
The new cluster of exhibits at the Ramat Gan Museum of Israeli Art, "What the Heart Desires, Art as a Gateway to Healing," explores both directly and indirectly the pain and healing since the Hamas massacre of October 7, 2023. Chief curator Sari Golan spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal- 10 דקות
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