It was released for publication on Sunday morning that Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, 22, was killed during combat in southern Lebanon on Friday, from Hizbullah rocket fire.

Katz, originally from New Haven, Connecticut, served in the 890th Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade.

Five Israeli soldiers have been killed since the start of Israel's ground incursion in southern Lebanon.

Mendy, the father of Moshe, wrote a Facebook post expressing his grief. "My heart is shattered and the wound is open," he wrote. "My firstborn son with a zest for life and jokes. May he be an advocate only for good things."

KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Chabad Rabbi Eli Riskin from New Haven.

(Photo: IDF Spokesperson)

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The war with Iran continues apace despite the reports of contacts to end the fighting.

KAN's Mark Weiss spoke about various aspects of the war with Prof. Danny Orbach, a military historian from the Hebrew University.

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IDF soldier killed in battle in South Lebanon. Iranian rocket fire salvoes on Israel cause damage and injuries, mostly light. Israel says IDF killed Revolutionary Guard's navy commander

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The Bank of Israel annual report released this week contains recommendations for measures to ensure the Israeli economy thrives -- none of which are represented in the 2026 state budget bill that the Knesset Finance Committee has approved for second and third readings in the plenum. Prof. Dan Ben David, President of the Shoresh Institution for Socioeconomic Research and an economics professor at Tel Aviv University, told KAN's Naomi Segal that it is critical for Israel to invest in areas that promote growth. 

(Photo: Knesset Finance Committee meeting, March 24, 2026. Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

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There are a lot of organizations aimed at deepening and strengthening the links between Israelis and Diaspora Jewry. The lives and fates of Jews abroad, however has not been a major focus of Israeli media. Few newspapers and television stations even have a reporter dedicated to covering Diaspora Jewry. B’nai B’rith World Center has been for nearly 30 years highlighting media coverage of Diaspora Jewry in the Israeli media and its prestigious award for Journalism recognizes some of the outstanding reportage here that help Israelis learn about, and improve those relations with Jewish communities abroad. This year’s award was announced this week and reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke with Alan Schneider, the director of the B’nai Brith world center in Jerusalem. (photo|: Arieh O'Sullivan) 

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Northern Israel comes under heavy rocket, drone fire from Lebanon. IDF says hit Iranian sites for development of naval cruise missiles. Report: Pakistan passed on US proposal to Iran.

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Iranian missile destroys Tel Aviv buildings. Govt set to ok call up of 400,000 reservists. Katz: IDF to control security zone south of  Litani River.

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Amid the ongoing war, 20-year-old Tzeela Lifshitz, who recently immigrated to Israel from New Jersey, has been doing national service in the northern border town of Kiryat Shmona through the Israeli Volunteer Association. She spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal earlier about why it was important for her to be in the north, especially at this time.

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Is President Trump's claim that there is a good chance for a deal with Iran credible? Or is he playing for time, until the Marines arrive in the region? What are America's red lines?

KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Kobi Barda, an expert on American affairs, from Holon's HIT Interdisciplinary School in Holon.

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Despite years of war, ongoing security threats, and deep social challenges, Israel continues to rank among the happiest countries in the world. The latest World Happiness Report, published just days ago, places Israel eighth globally. KAN’s Sarahlee Tschernia spoke with happiness policy researcher, Anat Fanti about the significance of Israel’s ranking.

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