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Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly nearing move to fire Defense Minister Gallant, replacing him with Gideon Saar. US special envoy Hochstein in region to try to head off wider regional conflict. Anti-tank rocket, drone hits northern Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF says Houthi missile fired toward central Israel fell apart in midair. Prime Minister Netanyahu says Iran-backed group should know Israel will exact high price from those who try to attack it. Hezbollah rocket fire on northern Israel following overnight Israeli strikes in Lebanon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IAF inquiry finds human error likely cause of Gaza helicopter crash that killed 2 reservists, injured 7 soldiers. Rocket fire on northern Israel after Syrian media reports two killed in alleged Israeli drone strike. Prime Minister's office says Israel accepted August bridging proposal, accuses Hamas of thwarting Gaza ceasefire, hostage release deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The split in the kibbutz movement in the 1950s is the subject of the group exhibition "The Division" at the Shturman House Museum in Ein Harod. The video, painting , sculpture and photography works in the exhibition explore directly and indirectly, the issue of division – as reflections on the challenges of this period in the kibbutz movement present insights into the current tensions and polarization in Israeli society. Mali De-Kalo, a video artist participating in the exhibition, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal (Art: Efrat Galnoor, Migdalaim, "two towers") See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conference entitled This is our Home will take place on Thursday in Jerusalem. The conference is organized by the "Home" association, a national Israeli network that unites more than 40 communities of immigrants from different countries. The conference includes lectures on immigration and absorption in wartime and a discussion on the challenges facing young immigrants and their future in Israel. Rabbi Ariel Konstantyn is the Founding Rabbi of The Tel Aviv International Synagogue and the Director of HaBayta (Home) in Tel Aviv, building a thriving community of Olim and Israelis, religious and secular, Ashkenazi and Sephardi. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with about the conference. (Photo:Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two IAF soldiers killed, seven injured in helicopter crash in southern Gaza Strip. Israeli critically wounded in car-ramming attack in Binyamin region. Reports from Lebanon say Hezbollah operative killed in alleged Israeli drone strike See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hezbollah operative killed in South Lebanon strike. IDF disputes Hamas casualty claims in strike that killed senior terror figures in Gaza Strip. President Herzog calls for political unity to secure hostage release deal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has been changing the face of the West Bank since he was given a role in the defense ministry , taking responsibility for civilian affairs away from the army. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about the changes with Professor Dan Turner, a resident of the West Bank settlement of Kfar Adumim, a veteran and politically-diverse settlement along the Jerusalem-Jericho road. (Photo:Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police detain 13 people in suspicious vehicle on Highway 6, after information one planned to carry out attack. During rocket, drone fire on northern Israel, Nahariya building sustained direct hit. Monitoring group says at least 18 dead in Syria strike attributed to Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin said he will boycott the new Supreme Court president, after the High Court of Justice ordered him to convene the judicial selection panel to fill the post that has been without a permanent appointment for nearly a year. Dr. Guy Lurie, Research Fellow in the Democratic Values and Institutions Program at the Israel Democracy Institute, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the ruling. (Photo: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 killed in Allenby Bridge crossing terror attack. Heavy fire into the Galilee. Deadlock on Gaza ceasefire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The question over the security arrangements for the Philadelphi corridor , the 14-kilometer route along the Egypt-Gaza border, has increased tension between Israel and Egypt. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry issued a strongly-worded response to PM Netanyahu’s accusation implying Egypt had helped smuggle weapons across the Philadelphi Corridor. Cairo is demanding the IDF’s immediate withdrawal from the Rafah terminal and from the Philadelphi Corridor. Reporter Mark Weiss spoke with Ruth Wasserman Lande, an Arab specialist and a Research Fellow at the Misgav Institute for Strategic Affairs. (Photo:Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special report by the Jewish Agency’s Global Aliya Center shows that the number of people who have opened aliya files since October 7 has surpassed 30,000. Shimon Shamila, the COO of the Aliya Unit of the Jewish Agency, said that while rising global antisemitism was a factor, many were also spurred by the war to be part of the Jewish nation in the land of Israel. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that over 4,000 immigrants from the United States are expected to move to Israel this year. (photo: Tomer Neuberg/flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police in Munich shoot dead gunman who opened fire at Israeli Consulate, IDF air strike kills five Palestinian terrorists in northern West Bank, Slichot services held in Western Wall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been competition and perhaps even feuds between Zionist organizations since before the creation of the state of Israel. But the war has created opportunities for cooperation and mutual responsibility. For over a decade the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) parted with the American-based Jewish National Fund (JNF-USA). But the two have reconciled and agreed to establish a 200 million shekel fund to help rebuild communities in the north and south of Israel. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with David Yaari, chairman of Kol Israel – the General Zionist Party and also vice chairman of the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael KKL-JNF, on the rapprochement and hear about the fund. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rocket barrage hits Galilee Panhandle, damages homes but no injuries See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nukhba commander who led Netiv Haasara incursion killed in Gaza strike.2 Givat Ronen settlers to be indicted for attack on Rahat residents. Pres Herzog warns against polarizing legislation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor court says general strike must end by 2:30. Demonstrators calling for hostage release deal now block roads. Israeli security forces thwart third attempted car bombing in as many days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF recovers from Gaza bodies of six hostages murdered by Hamas in recent days. Prime Minister Netanyahu accuses Hamas of refusing to negotiate. Three Israeli police officers killed in Hebron area shooting attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five terrorists, including local commander, killed in IDF counterterror operation in Tulkarm area. Israeli air defense intercept hostile drone approaching from Syria. Aryeh Zalmanovich, 86, of Kibbutz Nir Oz, named as the hostage who rescued hostage Farhan Al-Qadi referred to as dying next to him at one point during captivity in Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.