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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Kan News, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
US Prioritizes Normalization Between Israel and Neighbors Amid Regional Tensions
The US government affirms its preference for expanding normalization agreements between Israel and its neighbors, highlighting the Abraham Accords' benefits amid reports of region…
Natzach Yehuda Fighter Punished for Smoking Cigarette on Sabbath
An IDF soldier from the Natzach Yehuda Battalion was punished with confinement and combat duty removal for smoking on the Sabbath, sparking criticism over the severity of the pena…
Military Prosecution Yet to Assign Prosecutors for Negev Terrorist Trials, Death Penalty Sought
Military prosecutors have not yet been assigned to try hundreds of Negev terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre, delaying legal proceedings. The military prosecution plans…
Peace Council Agrees to Cover Up to $400 Million of Hamas Debts in New Deal
The Peace Council's secret agreement with Hamas includes up to $400 million to cover debts owed to public employees and contractors, excluding funds for terrorism or corruption. C…
Likud Faces Internal Tensions as Some MKs Threaten to Quit Primaries Over Netanyahu's Reserved Slots
Ahead of Monday's Likud primaries, two MKs may quit in protest over Netanyahu's reserved slots for ministers, while the party seeks to add another candidate. Netanyahu's mall visi…
PM Advisor Denies Egypt's Involvement in Regional 'Lull' Strategy Ahead of War
An advisor to PM Netanyahu denied Egypt's involvement in a regional tactic to lull a neighboring country into a false sense of security during war preparations, responding to accu…
Eldar Dayan Laid to Rest in Eilat After Being Found Dead, Friends Arrested for Murder
Eldar Dayan, missing since July 18, was found dead in central Israel last week; his two friends were arrested for his murder. He was buried in Eilat on Wednesday.
Early Childhood Education Faces Severe Staff Shortages, Thousands of Infants Denied Subsidized Care
Israel's early childhood education sector faces a critical shortage of 3,500-4,000 caregivers, leaving over 20,000 infants without subsidized daycare this year. The caregiver-to-i…
Netanyahu Forms Two Secret Advisory Forums for Security and Political Strategy
Prime Minister Netanyahu has created two secret advisory forums, one for security and one for political campaign strategy, meeting regularly with senior officials and reserve offi…
Police and Border Police Disperse Protesters Blocking Traffic in Jerusalem's Bar Ilan Area
Police and Border Police are responding to protests in Jerusalem's Bar Ilan area where demonstrators blocked traffic and damaged a light rail site. The protests are part of nation…
Tensions Escalate as Israel-Lebanon Talks Stall Amid Drone Attack
Israel-Lebanon peace talks are delayed amid heightened tensions after Hezbollah launched an explosive drone at Israeli forces near Beaufort. Lebanon protests Israel's refusal to e…
Hamas Deception in 2018 Foreshadows 2026 Regional 'Sleep' Tactic Against Israel
Hamas's 2018 pledge to avoid war was a deceptive tactic that lulled Israel until the 2023 attack. In 2024, a regional state reportedly advised another to sign a peace deal with Is…
Israel-Lebanon Talks Delayed Amid Rising Tensions and Hezbollah Drone Attack
Rising tensions have delayed Israel-Lebanon negotiations, with Lebanon protesting over withdrawal zones and Israel accusing Hezbollah of ceasefire violations, including a recent d…
Singer Liran Danino Reflects on New Single as a Symbol of New Beginnings
Israeli singer Liran Danino released his new single "The Last Song," describing it as a symbolic transition rather than a farewell to music. After a five-year vocal hiatus, he is…
Regional State Advises Another to Sign Deal with Israel While Preparing for War
A regional country reportedly advised another to sign a deal with Israel as a strategic move to deceive Israel while preparing for war.
Israeli Interior Ministry Blocks Female Majorities on Local Authority Boards Citing Gender Representation Rules
The Israeli Interior Ministry blocked appointments of women to local authority boards to avoid female majorities, prompting appeals from local leaders and a review of gender repre…
National Security Minister Ben Gvir Denounces Regional Agreements as Deceptive Pretexts to Weaken Israel
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir condemned regional security agreements as deceptive tactics to weaken Israel, citing a Kan News report that revealed some count…
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins New Right-Wing Party Founded by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein
Aliza Bloch, former Beit Shemesh mayor, officially joins the new right-wing party founded by Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein, rejecting a Likud offer. The party focuses on military…
Israel Tightens Speed Camera Enforcement with New Fines for Minor Speeding
Israel introduces stricter speed camera enforcement, fining drivers for minor speed limit violations using the familiar orange A-3 cameras.
Former PM Naftali Bennett Seeks Political Alliance Amid Party's Poll Decline
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is seeking a political merger with Hili Tropper and the Beit Tzioni list to counteract his party Yahad's decline in polls ahead of Israel's O…
Former Fire Commissioner Dedi Simchi Considers Joining Likud Amid Blue and White Uncertainty
Dedi Simchi, previously second on Blue and White's list, is considering joining Likud if offered a Knesset spot, due to Blue and White's poor polling and lack of alliances. He has…
Survey Finds Nearly One-Fifth of Israelis Consider Leaving Amid Rising Emigration Concerns
A Kan News survey shows nearly 20% of Israelis have considered emigrating amid record-high departures, with political affiliation influencing concern levels.
Likud Leads as Haredi Parties Hold Steady and Bennett's Support Continues to Decline
A Kan News poll shows Likud leading with 24 seats and Netanyahu favored as prime minister, while Bennett's party falls to 13 seats. Haredi parties remain stable, and new parties f…
Likud and Yisrael Shtiyu Tie at 23 Seats as Third Bloc Parties Fail to Cross Threshold
A Kan News poll shows Likud and Yisrael Shtiyu tied at 23 seats each, with third bloc parties failing to cross the threshold. Netanyahu's bloc strengthens to 53 seats, while Arab…
Netanyahu’s Remarks Against Haredi Draft Dodgers Linked to Attempt to Secure Gilad Erdan’s Knesset Seat
Benjamin Netanyahu’s private remarks against Haredi draft dodgers were linked to an attempt to secure a Knesset seat for Gilad Erdan in Likud, which Erdan rejected. Likud denies t…
Israeli Singer Nuno Releases Long-Delayed Album 'The Shelved' Reflecting Personal Loss and National Trauma
Israeli singer Nuno released her album "The Shelved" after four years, delayed due to the October 7 war. The album features personal songs, including one about her late father, ma…
18-Year-Old Undergoes Emergency Treatment After Acid Mistaken for Anesthetic in Nasal Surgery
An 18-year-old woman undergoing cosmetic nasal surgery at TLV Medical Center was accidentally treated with acid instead of anesthetic, leading to severe burns and intensive care h…
Israeli Passenger's Sabbath Concerns Delay Rome-Tel Aviv Flight Amid Security Fears
An Israeli passenger's last-minute request to leave a Rome-Tel Aviv flight over Sabbath concerns caused a seven-hour delay amid security fears, leading to the flight's cancellatio…
Outgoing IDF Combat Engineering Commander Reflects on Tunnel Threats and October 7 Failures
Lieutenant Colonel H, outgoing commander of the IDF's elite Yahalom combat engineering unit, led efforts to neutralize Hezbollah tunnels near Bofor and reflected on the lasting im…
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Form New Defense Pact Targeting Iran in Gulf Region
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have formed a new defense alliance called the Mecca Agreement aimed at countering Iran, with Egypt expected to join soon. The pact is designed t…
Israeli Journalist Oren Nahari Ends Radio Career Due to ALS Progression
Oren Nahari, a veteran Israeli journalist, ended his radio program on Kan News due to ALS progression, receiving praise from President Isaac Herzog for his decades of work.
Residents of Lod Live in Fear, Confined at Home Due to Family Clan Violence
Residents of Lod are forced to live confined at home due to ongoing clan violence, with law-abiding citizens like a lawyer and teacher living in constant fear. The episode explore…
US Pushes Israel for Gaza Ceasefire Amid Ministerial Opposition to Halt Strikes
The US is urging Israel to start a two-week ceasefire in Gaza to disarm Hamas, but Israeli ministers oppose halting military strikes. Israel has yet to sign an agreement for a mul…
Singer Narkis Embraces Boundaries and Self-Worth in New Single 'Professor of Words'
Israeli singer Narkis released her new single "Professor of Words," reflecting on past relationships and personal growth. She discussed setting boundaries and embracing self-worth…
US Removes Air Defense Systems From Iraqi Kurdish Capital Despite Kurdish Objections
The US has pulled air defense systems from Erbil in northern Iraq as part of its troop withdrawal, angering Kurdish leaders who warned of increased Iranian threats. The Kurdish re…
Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Tamir Vaknin Dies in South Lebanon Blast, Remembered as Hero
Reserve Lt. Col. Tamir Vaknin was killed in a booby-trapped building explosion in South Lebanon during an IDF operation securing engineering work. His family remembered him as a d…
Close Associates of Gadi Eisenkot Deny Role in New Haredi Party Formation
Two associates of former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot were reported to have helped establish a new Haredi party, but both they and the party deny the claims. The party, targeting liber…
Gilad Erdan to Launch New Party Tomorrow, Open to Alliances with Benny Gantz and Hili Tropper
Gilad Erdan will launch his new party tomorrow with Yuli Edelstein as second on the list, focusing on equal burden-sharing and avoiding narrow governments. Erdan, Hili Tropper, an…
Israeli Singer Shlomi Shabat Embraces Optimism Amid National Trauma and Upcoming Elections
Israeli singer Shlomi Shabat discusses his new optimistic song inspired by the trauma of the October 7 attacks and the current social divisions. He expresses hope for national hea…
Suspect Admits to Lawyer Arbel Feldman’s Murder but Refuses to Reveal Gun Location
A 23-year-old suspect from Ramla confessed to murdering lawyer Arbel Feldman but refuses to reveal the gun’s location. Police extended his detention by 12 days as they continue se…
Hamas Plans to Shift Cyber and Planning Operations to Turkey Amid Qatar Tensions
Hamas is moving its secret planning and cyber operations to Turkey due to tensions with Qatar, which still hosts its public leadership. The shift follows Qatar's restrictions on H…
Court Rules Itamar Ben-Gvir's Directive to Control Police Freedom of Information Responses Illegal
Israel's Administrative Court ruled that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's directive to route police freedom of information responses through his office is illegal, aff…
Hamas Maintains Control in Gaza Despite Historic Disarmament Agreement, Experts Say
Despite a US-backed agreement to disarm Hamas in Gaza announced by President Trump, experts say Hamas still controls the territory, with Israel dissatisfied and negotiations falli…
Hamas Plans to Shift Covert Operations to Turkey Amid Qatar Restrictions
Hamas is relocating its covert operations from Qatar to Turkey following Qatar's restrictions on its leadership due to dissatisfaction with Hamas's new political chief, Khalil al-…
Avigdor Lieberman and Yair Golan Clash Over Political Direction and Coalition Unity
Avigdor Lieberman and Yair Golan clashed over political strategy and coalition roles, with Lieberman accusing Golan's party of aiding Netanyahu's campaign. Golan rejected the accu…
Man Confesses to Killing Lawyer in Rishon Lezion Over Financial Dispute
A 23-year-old man from Ramla confessed to killing a lawyer in Rishon Lezion over a financial dispute involving tens of thousands of shekels. The lawyer was found shot in the head…
Peace Council Proposes Paying Thousands to Collect Weapons in Gaza
The Peace Council is planning to pay thousands of dollars to Gaza residents who surrender weapons and renounce terrorism, aiming to collect arms mainly Kalashnikov rifles, with ex…
IDF Chief Limits Strikes in Gaza Following Peace Council's Call to Halt Assassinations
IDF Chief Eyal Zamir has limited strikes in Gaza following the Peace Council's call to halt assassinations, requiring his approval for targeted killings. The IDF will present cond…
