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Hezbollah is engaged in a determined effort to recover its capabilities and Israel is determined not to allow it. Reserve Lt.-Col. Sarit Zehavi, president and founder of Alma Research and Education Center which focuses on the security challenges on the northern border, said that the Lebanese government is more interested that Israel do the dirty work and disarm Hizbullah since it is not willing to clash with them. The IDF is starting to see a process that the hundreds of airstrikes are not enough to stop Hizbullah rehabilitation efforts. Zehavi told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that Israel was determined not to repeat past mistakes and allow Hizbullah to rearm itself. (photo: Mohammad Zaatari/AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas returns body of IDF St.-Sgt. Itay Chen, reports Hamas uncovering another of the seven deceased hostages still remaining in the Gaza Strip, Air India to resume flights to Israel on January 1, heat wave breaks 83-year-old records See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethiopia and Israeli ties are flourishing, but Addis Ababa is hoping to get more Israelis to visit the east African country. Ambassador of Ethiopia to Israel Tesfaye Yitayeh said that cooperation on a variety of economic and diplomatic issues was strong. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the two countries supported each other in international forums. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beer Sheva-based Kamea Dance Company is staging "Bamidbar Devarim," Tamir Ginz's iconic work inspired by the physical and human landscape of the desert. Ginz, the Kamea Dance Company's artistic director and resident choreographer, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal. (Photo: Kamea Dance Company) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Col. Asaf Hamami, whose body was returned from Gaza this week, is laid to rest. IAF eliminates terrorist who crossed yellow-line in Gaza and endangered Israeli forces. Police divers continue to search for cell phone of ex-Military Advocate General arrested in Sde Teiman video leak affair See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former president Barack Obama has called frontrunner Zohran Mamdani and offered to be a “sounding board” if his advantage turns into victory. Obama also praised the campaign Mamdani had run against his main independent rival, former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, and the Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. A recent Atlas poll estimated Mamdani (40%) had about a six-point edge over Cuomo (34%) and a 16-point advantage over Sliwa (24%). KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Shmuel Rosner, a Senior fellow at the Jerusalem People Policy Institute, about Tuesday’s election for NYC mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 returned deceased hostages named as Asaf Hamami, Oz Daniel and Omer Neutra. Remand of MAG extended by 3 days. Dozens of Histadrut officials arrested. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Israel marks 30 years since the assassination of prime minister Yitzhak Rabin by right-wing extremist Yigal Amir. What is Yitzhak Rabin's legacy after 30 years? Did Yigal Amir succeed in changing the course of Israel's history? Is the political discourse today reminiscent of the days leading up to the assassination? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Uri Dromi , the founder and president of the Jerusalem Press Club who ran the Government Press Office when Rabin was prime minister. (Photo: Screenshot) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The IDF Military Advocate General Maj.-Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has resigned amid an investigation into her role in leaking video footage related to allegations of severe abuse of a Palestinian detainee by soldiers at a detention facility. Dr. Eran Shamir-Borer, is Director of the Center for Security and Democracy at the Israel Democracy Institute, and is a Colonel (res.) and former Head of the International Law Department of the IDF Military Advocate General's Corps. He spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the aspects and impact of the Sde Teiman affair. (Photo: Oren Ben Hakoon/POOL) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a Republican perspective on the NYC mayoral race , KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Marc Zell, Chair of Republicans Overseas, Israel. With a comfortable lead in the polls, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani is on the brink of making history when New Yorkers vote on Tuesday, as the youngest mayor in over a century and the first Muslim and South Asian leader of the city. He sparked outrage during the primary process when he refused to condemn the term "globalize the intifada". For a Republican perspective on the NYC mayoral race KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Marc Zell, Chair of Republicans Overseas, Israel. (Photo: AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a comfortable lead in the polls, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani is on the brink of making history when New Yorkers vote on Tuesday, as the youngest mayor in over a century and the first Muslim and South Asian leader of the city. He sparked outrage during the primary process when he refused to condemn the term "globalize the intifada". A letter signed by more than 1,100 rabbis cited Mamdani as it condemned the "political normalization" of anti-Zionism. Jewish voters are largely split between Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo in polling. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Ethan Kushner, Chair of American Democrats in Israel. (Photo: AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel readying for possible return from Gaza of deceased hostages as Hamas sources tell Saudi network three bodies were located. Political storm as IDF chief prosecutor resigns over video leak. Thousands attend rally marking 30 years since Rabin assassination See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox rallied in Jerusalem on Thursday against efforts to draft haredim into military service and the detention of haredi draft-dodgers. The protest comes as a Knesset committee is slated to discuss a proposed military conscription bill for yeshiva students, which critics say only anchors into law draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox. Dr. Gilad Malach, Research Fellow in the Ultra-Orthodox in Israel Program at the Israel Democracy Institute, spoke to reporter Naomi Segal about the rally, the ultra-Orthodox and military service. (Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday ordered the country’s military to confront any future Israeli incursions into southern Lebanon, following an overnight raid by Israeli forces in the border village of Blida that left a local municipal worker dead. The incident comes amid growing debate within Lebanon over whether the situation along the Israeli border is heading toward renewed conflict. The pro-Hezbollah newspaper Al-Akhbar reported that U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack has postponed a visit to Lebanon, citing a lack of progress and indicating Washington is unlikely to pressure Israel or intervene at this stage. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Res Brig Gen Assaf Orion, an International Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and a member of Israel's INSS, the Institute for National Security Studies. (Photo: AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel preparing for Hamas handover of bodies of two deceased hostages. Ultra-Orthodox hold mass rally in Jerusalem against military service. IAF strikes Hezbollah terror sites in South Lebanon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF reservists are calling for the government to carry through with the law and conscript the tens of thousands of ultra orthodox yeshiva students into military service in order to share the burden. Yisrael Ben-Shetreet, a reserve IDF captain and member of the Reservists Movement said he had great sorrow haredi young men were against being drafted. In an interview with Arieh O’Sullivan, he said most want to serve but are being held back their leaders and the current government coalition and that has to change. (photo: Ohad Zwigenberg/AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF reservist Staff Sgt. Effi Feldbaum, killed in Gaza Strip, buried in Jerusalem's military cemetery, IDF says it has resumed ceasefire after pummeling Hamas targets for their violations of the ceasefire, High Court of Justice hears deliberations on Haredi draft bill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel has made it clear that it will not accept Turkish troops deployed in Gaza as part of a post-war arrangement. To discuss the role of Turkey and what Ankara wants, KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Gallia Lindenstrauss, a senior Research Fellow at the INSS, the Institute for National Security Studies. (Photo: AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does Hamas keep violating the ceasefire? Isn't it risking an Israeli military response? What does Hamas want? KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Palestinian expert, Dr Ronnie Shaked from the Hebrew University's Truman Institute. (Photo:Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel mulls response to Hamas violations. Hamas returns body parts of hostage whose body was returned 2 years ago.3 terrorists killed in West Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.