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The enigma of the absence of ancient cave art in the Levant
Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University are proposing an answer to a scientific mystery: why there is no cave man art in Israel. They say it’s because all large animals in the Levant were extinct before the homo sapiens arrived. Reporter Arieh O'Sullivan spoke with Prof. Ran Barkai of Tel Aviv University’s department of archaeology about his theory.- 12 דקות
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Byzantine monastery to be uprooted for new neighborhood
A large monastery with an impressive mosaic and many artifacts including rare horse toys dating from the Roman and Byzantine period has been uncovered in a salvage dig as part of plans to expand Karmei Gat in the center of the country. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan was on hand at the site and spoke with Shira Lifshitz, excavation manager on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority.- 8 דקות
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The Knesset seeks answers to the cycle of poverty
The Knesset seeks answers to the cycle of poverty. The Knesset on Monday marked a special day dedicated to addressing poverty, led by the Lobby for Breaking the Cycle of Poverty, under the title: "The Never-Ending War.” KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Eli Cohen, the head of Pitchon Lev.- 6 דקות
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Should Israel agree to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal?
Should Israel agree to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal? Itamar Ya’ar is the former deputy head of the National Security Council and today heads the Commanders for Israel’s Security organization. KAN's Mark Weiss asked him if the emerging Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal is the right move.- 10 דקות
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Can Lebanon elect a new president?
Lebanon’s deeply divided parliament is set Thursday to try to elect a new president, potentially ending a 2-year long political vacuum and ushering in a degree of stability for a country reeling from its bloodiest war in decades. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Kan’s Arab Affairs analyst Ro’i Kais.- 7 דקות
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Funduk terror attack. "Act in Judea and Samaria like we act in Gaza."
Funduk terror attack. "Act in Judea and Samaria like we act in Gaza." KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with local resident Yigal Dilmoni, founder of American Friends of Judea and Samaria, who says the IDF should act in West Bank Palestinian villages, such as Funduk, like it acts in Gaza.- 10 דקות
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My Jewish State: the journey from from Orthodox to progressive
Dr. Elana Sztokman was raised into religious Zionism, and moved to Israel as a young mother where she devoted herself to Orthodox Judaism and fighting for Israel. Until she landed in a pro-Israeli advocacy job and discovered 'some dark underpinnings' of the ideology that she had dedicated her life to. Her new book, My Jewish State. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke to her about the book.- 9 דקות
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