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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Kan News, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Organizers Consider Barring Jonathan Shmoriz From October 7 Families Memorial to Avoid Political Tensions
Organizers of the October 7 Families Memorial are considering barring Jonathan Shmoriz from speaking to keep the event apolitical ahead of the 2026 elections. Shmoriz, whose broth…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Plan Roadblocks in Central Israel Over Draft Dodger Arrest
Ultra-Orthodox protesters in central Israel plan to block roads today to protest a draft dodger's arrest in Haifa, following previous violent demonstrations and attacks on a soldi…
Family of Fallen Soldier Yehuda Katz Criticizes IDF Over Sultan Yaakov Battle Handling
Prachia Heyman, sister of soldier Yehuda Katz returned after 44 years, criticized the IDF for abandoning soldiers in the 1979 Sultan Yaakov battle and mishandling his case. She de…
Hapoel Jerusalem Fan Hospitalized After Attack by Maccabi Tel Aviv Supporters
After a match between Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv, a Hapoel fan was hospitalized with a suspected skull fracture following an attack by Maccabi supporters, while others…
Israeli Coalition Abandons Plan to Legalize Use of Elector App for Voter Data Collection
The Israeli coalition has dropped plans to legalize the use of the Elector app for voter data collection after opposition parties refused to cooperate and legal concerns arose. Th…
Netanyahu Ally Warns Of Ofer Winter’s Bid Aimed At Weakening Right-Wing Bloc
Natan Eshel, close to Netanyahu, warns that Ofer Winter’s election bid aims to weaken the right-wing bloc and Smotrich’s party. Polls show Winter’s party could win five seats but…
New Poll Shows Gadi Eizenkot's 'Yashar!' Leading Right-Wing Bloc Over Netanyahu's Likud
A new Kan News poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's 'Yashar!' party leading the right-wing bloc with 24 seats, ahead of Netanyahu's Likud at 22. Ofir Winter's party fails to pass the thresh…
Syria Explores Steps to Ease Tensions with Israel Amid Recent Strikes
Syria is engaging in diplomatic talks to reduce tensions with Israel after recent airstrikes, with Mossad chief meeting Syrian officials and hopes for a security agreement resumin…
Benny Gantz and Gilad Erdan Hold Initial Talks on Possible Right-Wing Political Union
Benny Gantz and Gilad Erdan have begun initial talks about a possible right-wing political alliance in Israel, with key discussions focusing on joining a Netanyahu-led government…
Syria Explores Options to Prevent Escalation with Israel Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Syria is seeking to prevent further escalation with Israel following recent Israeli airstrikes and rising tensions involving Turkey. Syrian officials express a desire for stabilit…
Police Release Suspects in Eldar Dayan Case Due to Lack of Evidence for Murder
Police will release all suspects in Eldar Dayan's death due to insufficient evidence of murder. Dayan's body was found after weeks of searching, but forensic results could not con…
IDF Prepares to Intensify Targeted Strikes in Gaza Following Kite Launches
The IDF is set to increase targeted strikes in Gaza following incendiary kite launches, with a direct warning issued to Hamas. Despite no incendiary devices being found on the kit…
Israel Airports Authority and Workers' Union Agree on Immediate Steps to Restore Ben Gurion Airport Operations
The Israel Airports Authority and its workers' union have agreed on immediate steps to restore normal operations at Ben Gurion Airport following recent strikes that caused major d…
Report Reveals Overcrowded Infant Daycares and Economic Burden on Israeli Parents
A report by "Good Hands" reveals that Israeli infant daycares are overcrowded, underfunded, and impose a heavy financial burden on parents compared to OECD countries. The study ca…
Israel Seeks to Avoid Turning Turkey Into an Enemy Amid Syria Tensions
Israel aims to avoid turning Turkey into an enemy despite rising tensions over Turkey's military presence in Syria, maintaining communication while warning it will act if Turkish…
Pensioner Pinchas Idan Refuses to Guarantee End to Ben Gurion Airport Chaos Amid Political Dispute
Pinchas Idan, head of the workers' committee at Ben Gurion Airport, denied causing the recent shutdown and refused to guarantee an end to disruptions. Prime Minister Netanyahu fil…
Israel Warns US of Turkey Deploying Radar at Syria's Al-Douhour Airbase
Israel warned the US that Turkey plans to deploy radar and possibly air defenses at Syria's Al-Douhour airbase, prompting Israel to strike the base's runways as a warning after di…
Israeli Military Criticized for Facing Jewish Rioters Alone in West Bank
Israeli security officials criticize the IDF for handling Jewish rioters in the West Bank alone without police support. A 17-year-old Palestinian was killed during clashes in Sa’i…
Pinehas Idan Responds to Likud Ouster, Warns of Ongoing Ben Gurion Airport Crisis
Pinehas Idan, removed from Likud by Netanyahu after airport disruptions, rejects strike claims and warns of ongoing staffing crisis at Ben Gurion Airport ahead of holidays.
Netanyahu Expels Ben Gurion Airport Workers' Union Head from Likud Over Strike
Prime Minister Netanyahu expelled Pinchas Idan, head of the Airport Authority Workers' Union, from Likud following a disruptive strike at Ben Gurion Airport that caused major econ…
Shia Cleric Muhammad Al-Fuani Condemns Hezbollah, Predicts Its Rapid Collapse
Exiled Shia cleric Muhammad Al-Fuani harshly criticizes Hezbollah for Lebanon's destruction, accuses Iran of brainwashing Shia communities, and predicts Hezbollah's rapid collapse…
Kurds Accuse Turkey of Seizing Northern Syria and Eyeing Eastern Border with Iraq
Kurdish sources accuse Turkey of occupying northern Syrian areas and planning to control the eastern border with Iraq, with Turkey exerting influence through military and proxy Sy…
Israeli Court Extends Detention of Suspects in Eldar Dayan Murder-Linked Brawl
An Israeli court extended the detention of five suspects linked to a brawl before Eldar Dayan's death, amid police claims they caused injuries leading to his death. Forensic evide…
Ben Gurion Airport Chief Acknowledges Summer Crowds Causing Hour-Long Baggage Delays
Yiftach Ron-Tal, head of Israel Airports Authority, admitted summer crowds cause hour-long baggage waits at Ben Gurion Airport amid record passenger volumes and operational strain…
Right-Wing Leader Gilad Erdan Rejects Partnership with Ofer Winter Over Government Stance
Gilad Erdan rejects a political partnership with Ofer Winter due to Winter's readiness to join a narrow Netanyahu-led government, while Netanyahu fears Winter's entry could weaken…
Netanyahu Considers Reserving Knesset Seats for Likud Members Demoted in Primaries
Prime Minister Netanyahu is weighing reserving Knesset list spots for Likud MKs demoted in primaries, including women and minority representatives, amid internal party tensions. T…
WHO Study Ranks Israel Fourth in Europe for Teen Social Media Addiction
A WHO survey ranks Israel fourth in Europe for teenage social media addiction, with rates quadrupling since 2019. The study highlights increased screen time, sector disparities, a…
Ofer Winter and Netanyahu Vie to Recruit Journalist Natali Shem Tov for Knesset Race
Ofer Winter and the Likud party are both negotiating with journalist Natali Shem Tov to join their Knesset election lists, aiming to enhance female representation after recent pri…
IDF Considers Removing Checkpoint on Route 443 from Modi'in to Jerusalem to Ease Traffic
The IDF is considering removing the checkpoint on Route 443 from Modi'in to Jerusalem to reduce traffic jams and soldier deployment, possibly replacing it with technological monit…
Noam Party Targets Disillusioned Ultra-Orthodox Voters Ahead of Israeli Elections
The Noam party, led by Avi Maoz, is targeting ultra-Orthodox voters disappointed with Shas and United Torah Judaism by tailoring outreach efforts and seeking alliances with small…
Joint List Plans to Pressure Ra'am for Alliance Without Yoav Segalovich
The Joint List plans to unite Hadash, Balad, and Ta'al by Sunday and will pressure Ra'am to join without Yoav Segalovich, who may run independently within Ra'am. Ra'am is expected…
Ofer Winter Negotiates to Include Journalist Natali Shem Tov in New Party Amid Likud Talks
Ofer Winter is negotiating with journalist Natali Shem Tov to join his soon-to-be-announced party, while Likud also seeks to recruit her amid efforts to increase female representa…
IDF Cancels Soldier Visits to Rabin Center Ahead of Israeli Elections
The IDF canceled soldier visits to the Rabin Center in Tel Aviv last week due to election regulations limiting non-military activities. The center, dedicated to Yitzhak Rabin's le…
Eisenkot’s Party Surpasses Likud in First Post-Primary Poll with No Clear Majority
A Kan News poll shows Benny Gantz’s party leading with 24 seats, surpassing Likud’s 23, but no bloc holds a majority to form a government. Likud voters show mixed views on their n…
Tel Aviv Club Owner Investigated for Sexual Assault Allegations by Three Women
Yuval Goldiak, co-owner of a Tel Aviv club, is under police investigation for alleged sexual assaults on three women, including twins, with incidents reportedly occurring in the c…
Israel Strikes Syrian Airbase to Block Turkish Military Build-Up Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Israel targeted a Syrian airbase near Idlib to prevent Turkish military presence, which Turkey denies. Meanwhile, Syria is rebuilding its military airport with possible Turkish ai…
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee Discusses Iran Threat and Israeli Security in Exclusive Interview
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee spoke in an exclusive interview about the Iranian threat and Israeli security challenges, including violence in Kusra.
Uri Sela Joins Kan News as Tel Aviv Correspondent in Staff Expansion
Kan News appoints Uri Sela as its new Tel Aviv correspondent, replacing Anna Pines, who moves to investigative reporting.
Passengers Endure 90 Minutes Without Air Conditioning on Blue Bird Flight to Crete
On Monday, Blue Bird airline passengers flying to Crete were stuck on a delayed plane without air conditioning for over 90 minutes, prompting police calls and complaints.
Israel Enforces Nationwide Ban on Phones in Middle Schools for New Academic Year
Israel is imposing a strict ban on mobile phones in middle schools starting this school year, with some schools already testing restrictions. Enforcement challenges remain, and re…
IDF Ordered to Halt Westward Expansion of Gaza's Yellow Line After Netanyahu-Kushner Meeting
Following a meeting between Netanyahu, Kushner, and Mladenov, the IDF was ordered to stop expanding its control westward in Gaza and to document Hamas violations. This directive a…
Netanyahu's Circle Plans to Purge Non-Supportive Ultra-Orthodox Members from Likud After Primaries
After the Likud primaries, Netanyahu's circle plans to purge ultra-Orthodox members who do not support the party, aiming to strengthen genuine loyalty. This follows cooperation be…
Mother of Seven-Year-Old Hallel Murdered in Beit Shemesh Recalls Final Morning Embrace
Seven-year-old Hallel was fatally stabbed by a mentally unstable neighbor at his grandmother's home in Beit Shemesh. His mother, Tamar Dadon, recalled their last morning together…
Two Children Stabbed by Mentally Unstable Neighbor in Beit Shemesh
Two children were stabbed by a mentally unstable neighbor in Beit Shemesh, with one unconscious. Earlier, 19-year-old Benyahu Razi was murdered in Jerusalem, and his friend Matany…
Likud and Yashar! Tie at 23 Seats Each as Gadi Eizenkot Leads Prime Minister Preference Poll
A recent Kan News poll shows Likud and Yashar! tied at 23 seats each, with Gadi Eizenkot leading as preferred prime minister over Netanyahu. Bennett's Beyachad strengthens, Shas w…
Israeli Student Stripped of Gold Medal After Displaying Flag at International Computer Science Olympiad
Yotam Budnik, an Israeli high school student, won gold at the International Olympiad in Informatics but was stripped of his official medal after displaying the Israeli flag, as Is…
Benny Gantz Negotiates to Include Ayelet Shaked as No. 2 in Unified Party List
Blue and White leader Benny Gantz is negotiating with Ayelet Shaked to join his party as the second candidate on a unified list, with Shaked bringing her own allies. Gantz seeks c…
Netanyahu Denies Interfering in Likud Primaries Amid Internal Party Tensions
Ahead of the Likud primaries, Netanyahu publicly denies interfering in candidate selection but privately supports specific candidates amid internal party conflicts. About 80 candi…