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After Sunday's clashes in Rafah will the Gaza ceasefire hold? Can the sides move forward to implementation of Phase 2? How concerned should we be about the leading role being taken by Turkey and Qatar? How bad is Israel's standing in the world and what about the internal rifts in Israel? These are some of the questions KAN's Mark Weiss put to Ret IDF Col. Miri Eisin, a former international media advisor to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who today is a Senior Fellow at the Reichman University's International Institute for Counter Terrorism. (Photo: IDF)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF kills 3 Palestinian gunmen despite Gaza ceasefire. Envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Israel. Police cancel Tel Aviv derby after flares thrown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has approved changing the name of the Gaza war to "The War of Redemption."  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ministers  that "we have risen from the terrible disaster of October 7."   "We remember how we started." Netanyahu added: "We have risen to our feet with momentum, and returned war for war to our enemies. We have removed the existential threat of the Iranian axis."  "Professor Dan Schueftan, a Middle East expert from Haifa University, told KAN's Mark Weiss the decision to change the name of the Gaza war is manipulation, but legitimate manipulation. (Photo: GPO)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel air force strikes in Gaza Strip after terror operatives attack Israeli troops. Bodies of two deceased hostages returned from Gaza overnight; 16 remain held by Hamas. Cabinet votes to rename Iron Swords war to "War of Revival."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the October 7th attack and Iron Swords war,  stickers bearing the faces and legacies of the fallen have appeared in public spaces throughout the country and abroad – serving as personal and collective memorials. The National  Library of Israel has issued a call on the public to submit these  commemorative stickers to its Bearing Witness project, an international initiative effort collecting documentary materials related to October 7th and its aftermath in Israel and abroad.Maya Gan-Zvi, manager of the Bearing Witness archive spoke with KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Photo: Youval Hai, Shai Sharabi)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Art therapy is one of the tools used to heal the trauma following the atrocities of October 7th. KAN's Mark Weiss  spoke with Dr Debra Kalmanowitz , head of the Masters in Art Therapy program at Sderot's Sapir college. (Photo: courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nineteen deceased hostages remain in Gaza. Two deceased hostages returned overnight identfied as Inbar Haiman, the last female hostage, and Muhammad el-Atrash, a tracker in the Northern Brigade of the Gaza Division. Israel holds state memorials for fallen in October 7th attack and Iron Swords war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IVOW, the Israeli Victims of War charity, has been helping children of orphans and others affected by wars and terrorism for decades. It brings them to Canada for to spend a month at Jewish camp and create bonds to help them with their hardships. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with IVOW president Richard Dermer about the charity and how it’s been affected by the October 7th war. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas returns bodies of three deceased hostages, body of 4th is a Gazan. Families of recently released living hostages call for the return of all 21 remaining deceased hostages in Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu's corruption trial resumesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The celebration of Simchat Tora and Shmeni Atzeret have been going on for thousands of years and they have evolved over time. Prof. Jeffery Woolf, a professor in the Talmud department in Bar Ilan University explained the evolution of the holiday to reporter Arieh O’Sullivan and spoke about the dichotomy of the celebration with the coincidence of the tragic events in Jewish history like the October 7th Hamas attack. (photo: Chaim Goldberg/flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hostage release and the freeing of Palestinian security prisoners by Israel is Phase 1 of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Phase 2 was kept deliberately vague and has more questions than answers.  Is the Gaza ceasefire a victory for Israel? What will happen in Gaza? Who will take control? Is the growing influence of Qatar and Turkey a threat to Israel? These are some of the questions KAN's  Mark Weiss put to Prof Danny Orbach, a military historian from the Hebrew University. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Report: Hamas ready to release living hostages early. Prime Minister's office says Israel ready and prepared to receive all the hostages. US President Trump to address Knesset during Israel visit on MondaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Yonatan Freeman, an expert on international relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem speaks to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, and its implications. (Photo: Oren Cohen/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While news of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal drew scenes of celebrations in Israel and Gaza, Dr. Gadi Hitman, chair of the Middle Eastern and political science department of Ariel University told KAN reporter Naomi Segal many questions remain over what comes next. (Photo: Celebrations in Gaza. Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabbi Prof. David Golinkin, President Emeritus of the Schechter Institutes Inc in Jerusalem, shared his thoughts on the significance of sitting in the Sukkah since October 7th, 2023. (Photo: Ayal Margolin/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Zell, the chairman of the Republicans Overseas Israel, said that President Trump’s impact has been felt across the Middle East and not just concerning the Hamas-Israel deal. He was in our studios a short while ago and told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Trump certainly deserves the Nobel Peace Prize but would not likely get it. (photo: Avshalom Sassoni/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Agriculture Ministry has initiated a new system to monitor food imports to ensure food security in the country. The system will scan the horizon to protect against wars, pandemics, climate events and boycotts and also increase local production. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke about this with Yaakov Poleg, the deputy director general for foreign affairs and international cooperation at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. (photo: Moshe Shai/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deal reached to free all hostages and end war in Gaza, 20 hostages expected to be returned on Monday, Trump says. Bat Yam beaches shut after shark spotted See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The culinary scene in the Judean Hills, the “shphela,” is growing in popularity and there are great opportunities to taste the unique dishes, many based on foraged produce. The scene features unique, regional food experiences, particularly highlighted by farm-to-table concepts and immersive culinary retreats with local chefs which blend Israeli traditions with indigenous ingredients and settings rooted in the region's serene beauty and rich food culture. Nurit “Nura” Hertz is a forager/chef/guide is one of the dozens that are hosting tours and dinners. Based in Moshav Mata, she spoke with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan about the growing culinary scene in the Judean Hills. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young Judaea alumni in Israel are setting up a network to offer support for those planning to make aliya and also help those already here. The Young Judaea alumni in Isarel are also planning a gathering later this month to reconnect with old friends and meet fellow Judaeans living in Israel. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with Aaron Leitner, a Young Judaean alumni, who is on the steering committee helping plan the event.(photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.