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Kan News
Israel's public broadcaster, successor to the Israel Broadcasting Authority. We translate its reports into English and compare them with 43 other newsrooms.
Group in the coverage barCentrist pressIts own lean is rated Center.
OwnerIsraeli Public Broadcasting CorporationPublic broadcasting budget
Language and baseHebrew · JerusalemFounded 2017
The last 30 days
590reports translated
49%first to report
159 mintypical time behind the first report
96%carry a named author
0%opinion and analysis
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How Kan News writes
Kan News's tone this month is neutral, close to the rest of the centrist press. On Netanyahu, the IDF, the police, Hamas and the United States its wording is in step with the other newsrooms.
From 577 reports this month, judged without the newsroom's name. How this is measuredOnly Kan News had it
IDF on High Alert for Elections, Prepares for Potential SurprisesSecurity · 6h agoAI Revolution Challenges Value of Computer Science Degrees in IsraelTech · 16h agoNew Express Lanes Slash Commute to Tel Aviv, But Questions RemainEconomy · 17h agoBig stories Kan News skipped
IDF and Shin Bet Launch Major Counter-Terror Operation in HebronCovered by 25 newsroomsIsrael Shifts to Winter Time, Gaining an Extra Hour of SleepCovered by 21 newsroomsIsrael's Defense Minister Blames Opposition for Potential Terror AttacksCovered by 17 newsroomsLatest from Kan News
General · 2d agoCourt Clerks Summoned for Hearing After Leaving WhatsApp GroupThe management of the courts summoned clerks at the Lod District Court for a hearing after they left a new WhatsApp group. Senior judges criticized the move as a "power play" against employees. The judicial authority stated the matter concerns administrative work procedures and will be reviewed.General · 2d ago · also in 4 newsroomsIsrael Shifts to Winter Time October 25, 2026Israel will switch to winter time on October 25, 2026, by moving clocks back one hour at 2:00 AM. The change back to daylight saving time will occur on March 26, 2027. This transition is mandated by the 2013 Time Determination Law. While many devices update automatically, manual adjustments may be needed for older clocks. The decision to change time is based on Israeli law, unlike many countries that have stopped seasonal clock shifts.General · 6d ago · also in 12 newsroomsFive-Year-Old Boy Killed by Bus in Modi'in IllitA five-year-old boy was killed on Sunday after being hit by a bus in Modi'in Illit. Responders found the child with critical injuries and attempted resuscitation, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Magen David Adom paramedics confirmed the fatal outcome after finding the boy unconscious and without vital signs.General · 10d ago · also in 14 newsroomsBuilding Under Renovation Collapses in Tel AvivA building undergoing renovation collapsed Wednesday morning on Nachalat Binyamin Street in southern Tel Aviv. Magen David Adom reported that emergency medical teams are searching the debris for trapped individuals. No injuries have been confirmed at this time. The cause of the collapse is currently unknown.General · 13d ago · also in 18 newsroomsAir Haifa Launches Flights from Ben Airport to EilatSales for the route, which will operate from Terminal 1 using ATR 72-600 aircraft, begin Sunday. The flights will take approximately one hour each way. The airline aims to offer simplicity, flexibility, and passenger-centric service.General · 13d ago · also in 2 newsroomsMassive Traffic Jams Expected in Central Israel Due to ConcertsSevere traffic jams are expected in central Israel between October 11-18 and on October 22 due to NEXT concerts at Ramat Gan Stadium. Congestion will occur from 5 PM to 9 PM and 10:30 PM to midnight. Numerous road closures and diversions will be in effect around the stadium and in adjacent cities like Tel Aviv and Bnei Brak. Drivers are advised to expect significant delays and plan accordingly.General · 17d agoFallen Soldier's Mother Remembers Son's Light and LoveDalit Testa, mother of fallen Sergeant Major Ido Testa, shared memories of her son, who died on May 5, 2024, at age 19. She described him as a source of light and joy who encouraged others. To honor him, she wrote a children's book about kindness and conflict resolution. Testa recounted the devastating moment she was informed of her son's death, describing how it instantly changed her family's life.General · 17d agoSurvivors Rebuild Lives After October 7th TraumaThree years after the October 7th massacre, survivors Avishai and Dorin of Kibbutz Nir Oz are rebuilding their lives. Avishai returned to his kibbutz to rebuild his home and restore his children's sense of security. Dorin's family chose not to return, highlighting different paths to recovery from the trauma. Both families are working to create new memories and a sense of safety after the attack.General · 18d ago · also in 5 newsroomsStudent Delegations Arrive in Poland Without Luggage Due to Staff ShortageThree Israeli student delegations arrived in Poland without their luggage due to a staff shortage at the ground handling company. The students received a small sum to purchase necessities while awaiting their belongings, disrupting the educational trip.General · 18d ago · also in 5 newsroomsStudent Delegations Arrive in Poland Without Luggage Due to Staff ShortageThree student delegations totaling 380 people arrived in Poland without their luggage due to a staff shortage at the ground handling company. Participants received some funds for necessities but are facing difficulties due to the lack of personal items and medication.General · 18d ago · also in 5 newsroomsStudent Delegations Arrive in Poland Without Luggage Due to Staff ShortageThree student delegations totaling 380 people arrived in Poland without their luggage due to a staff shortage at the ground services company QAS. Students received some funds for essentials but expressed frustration over the preventable logistical failure impacting their educational trip.General · 20d ago · also in 3 newsroomsNational Memorial Ceremony for October 7th Victims Draws Over 50,000 AttendeesOver 50,000 Israelis have registered for a large national memorial ceremony for October 7th victims in Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park. Host Eli Sharabi urged unity and remembrance, while a nationwide campaign displays victims' faces on billboards.General · 20d agoHostage Survivors Detail Life After Captivity, Three Years OnTwo former hostages, Avital Dekel Chen and Lishi Miran Levi, shared their ongoing struggles with readjusting to life three years after their release from captivity. They described the challenges of returning to routine, the impact on their families, and the persistent psychological effects of their ordeal, emphasizing that their personal stories are still unfolding.General · 25d ago · also in 17 newsroomsIsraeli Actor and Pilot Guy Kopolovitz Dies in California Plane CrashIsraeli actor and pilot Guy Kopolovitz, 46, died in a plane crash in California last week. He was killed along with another woman when his aircraft went down near San Bernardino. Kopolovitz had a notable acting career in Israel before moving to the US, where he also pursued his passion for aviation as a pilot and instructor.General · 25d ago · also in 17 newsroomsOsem Recalls Classic Ketchup Due to Spicy Mix-UpOsem is recalling its classic ketchup because some bottles were mistakenly filled with spicy ketchup. The company assures consumers the product is safe but is collecting the mislabeled bottles from the market.General · 26d ago · also in 27 newsroomsBen Gurion Airport Parking Lots Reopen After Brief ClosureBen Gurion Airport's parking lots reopened Monday after reaching full capacity during the busy High Holiday travel season. The Airports Authority had previously advised travelers to avoid driving to the airport due to the lack of parking.General · 27d ago · also in 27 newsroomsBen Gurion Airport Parking Lots Full, Urges Public to Use Public TransportBen Gurion Airport's parking facilities are completely full due to high passenger numbers during the High Holidays, prompting authorities to ask the public to use public transport instead of private vehicles.General · 34d ago · also in 12 newsroomsVeteran Israeli Foreign Correspondent Gideon Kutz Dies at 78Gideon Kutz, a prominent Israeli foreign correspondent who covered Europe for decades, has died in Paris at 78. Kutz reported on numerous significant international events and was also an academic and historian.General · 35d ago · also in 14 newsroomsKanal 11 Director Itzik Barashi Dies in Cycling AccidentItzik Barashi, a 56-year-old director at Kan News, died in a cycling accident on Highway 44 on Saturday. He was a professional and dedicated employee who joined Kan in 2018 and is remembered fondly by colleagues and friends for his personality and skill.General · 40d agoNova Massacre Victim's Mother Charged for Deceased Daughter's InsuranceThe mother of a victim murdered at the Nova festival discovered her deceased daughter was still being charged for long-term care insurance by Migdal. The insurance company has acknowledged the error and promised refunds but has been slow to process them, while also allegedly creating bureaucratic hurdles.General · 43d ago · also in 6 newsroomsHoliday Travel Causes Major Traffic Jams on Key Israeli HighwaysMajor traffic jams are occurring on Israel's Highway 1 and Coastal Highway as people travel for Rosh Hashanah. Thousands of police officers have been deployed across Jerusalem and other areas to manage crowds and ensure security during the holiday period.General · 44d ago · also in 10 newsroomsBen Gurion Airport Braces for Busiest Day of Year Amidst Passenger SurgeBen Gurion Airport expects its busiest day of the year with 100,000 passengers and 600 flights on Thursday. This follows recent disruptions caused by staffing shortages and traffic congestion, which prompted Prime Minister Netanyahu's intervention.General · 45d ago · also in 20 newsroomsIsrael's Population Reaches Over 10.3 Million Ahead of Rosh HashanahIsrael's population has surpassed 10.3 million people ahead of the Rosh Hashanah holiday. The Central Bureau of Statistics reported a 1.9% growth rate over the past year, with Jews comprising 70% of the population.General · 52d ago · also in 4 newsroomsPublic Transport Woes: Experts Probe Israel's Congestion CrisisAn Israeli podcast episode investigates the country's public transport failures, citing connectivity issues, budget disparities, and decision-makers' lack of experience. Traffic congestion costs the economy billions annually, with projections worsening without change.General · 53d ago · also in 15 newsroomsNobel Laureate Ada Yonath Mourned by Science WorldProfessor Ada Yonath, a Nobel laureate in Chemistry known for her groundbreaking ribosome research, has died at 87. Fellow Nobel laureate Aharon Ciechanover remembered her as a courageous and faithful friend whose work is vital for understanding antibiotic resistance.General · 53d ago · also in 8 newsroomsThailand Cuts Visa-Free Stays for Tourists, Including IsraelisThailand has shortened its visa-free entry period for tourists from 60 countries, including Israel, to 30 days from the previous 60 days, effective September 15. Land border crossings will be limited to two entries per year under the visa exemption.General · 53d agoYouth Discuss Emergency Routines, Future Fears in Podcast EpisodeThree teenagers from different backgrounds discuss their lives, including emergency routines, future anxieties, and violence, in a special episode of the podcast "Ad HaKatzé." The episode also touches on broader societal and electoral concerns.General · 54d ago · also in 1 newsroomIsrael Braces for Poor PISA Test Scores Amidst ControversyIsrael's Ministry of Education anticipates a poor showing on the international PISA tests, with accusations of improper test preparation using war rehabilitation funds surfacing between the ministry and the testing authority.General · 54d agoIsrael's Education Ministry Offers Free Microsoft Office to Students and TeachersIsrael's Ministry of Education provides free Microsoft Office to students and teachers via the "Office for Every Student" program, allowing installation on up to five devices per user. Eligibility is tied to current enrollment in the education system.General · 54d agoMicrosoft Office Suite Offered Free to Israeli Students and EducatorsIsraeli students and educators can download Microsoft's full Office suite for free as part of an agreement between the Ministry of Education and Microsoft. 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