Marc Zell: "Expect the unexpected" with Pres Trump's Mideast trip
President Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday at the start of a regional visit that will also take in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The visit is taking place at a very sensitive time in this region. Arab leaders are certain to press him to do more to ease the suffering in Gaza, bring the remaining hostages home, and pressure Israel to move towards a ceasefire. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about the trip with Marc Zell, Chair of Republicans Overseas, Israel. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Preserving Israel's heritage challenging but worthy
Israel is a land of deep and ancient history. But also modern history and heritage as well. How do you balance between preserving historic sites and building and thriving in a dynamic country? Guy Shachar, the manager of the northern western district of the Council for the Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites, spoke with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan about the challenges and about the efforts to preserve the self-proclaimed micro nation of Akhzivland. (photo: Yossi Aloni/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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News Flash May 12 2025
Hamas says it will release IDF soldier Idan Alexander, preparations made to receive him as IDF quietly lowers scope of operations in Gaza Strip. Houthi rocket fired at Israel falls in Saudi ArabiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Israel and Germany mark 60 years of diplomatic ties
Israel and Germany celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations this week. President Isaac Herzog visits Germany on Monday for a one-day state visit at the invitation of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Following the conclusion of the visit , the German President will return to Israel together with President Herzog for his own state visit, which will include, among other events, a visit to Kibbutz Be’eri – the Presidents’ second joint visit to the kibbutz since the outbreak of the war. The Presidents will also visit the National Library of Israel, and President Herzog will present the German President with the “Presidential Medal of Honor” at a state ceremony to be held in his honor at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Jeremy Issacharoff, a former vice Director-General at the foreign ministry and Israel’s ambassador to Germany between 2017-22. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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News Flash May 11, 2025
Mossad and IDF retrieve body of Zvi Feldman from Syria. He fell in battle in Lebanon almost 43 years ago. Report: Abbas, Aoun and al-Shara may join Trump talks in Riyadh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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