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ELECTION 2026: Is the PM really happy with the new Likud list?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is very pleased with the results of the Likud primaries. Eli Cohen came top , followed by Amir Ohana, Yariv Levin and Miri Regev. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about the Likud primaries with Dr Ilana Shpaizman from the Department of Political studies at Bar Ilan university.
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Why is there no solution to Israel's conflicts? Is the government responsible?

Despite almost three years of war Gaza , Lebanon and the Iran front all remain volatile with peace elusive. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with IDF Res Gen Noam Tibon about the security challenges facing Israel in the various arenas.
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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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English News Highlights

ELECTION 2026: Is the PM really happy with the new Likud list?

Why is there no solution to Israel's conflicts? Is the government responsible?

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

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ELECTION 2026: Is the PM really happy with the new Likud list?

Why is there no solution to Israel's conflicts? Is the government responsible?

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

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