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Ariel Kahana

Ariel Kahana is a seasoned Israeli journalist and diplomatic correspondent, frequently sought after as a TV commentator and speaker. He began his media career as an editor and presenter for Arutz 7 radio and has since held key roles across print, broadcast, and digital platforms. Over the years, his work has provided him with a front-row seat to many of Israel’s most pivotal events.

Although there are those among us secretly wishing a Trump disaster on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the most supportive American president of all time intends to maintain his attitude.
For more than 100 years, the Arabs have killed while the Jews have built and cultivated. And this is precisely what we’ll continue to do.
It’s not just Syria that will threaten us from the north now, but its great patrons, Russia and Iran, whether directly or through its militias and its attempts to establish itself permanently in Syria.
“Slovakia is on its way to relocating its embassy to Jerusalem,” the head of the Slovak National Council Andrej Danko tells Israeli President Reuven Rivlin • Delegation of Slovak lawmakers also says country to open a cultural center in the Israeli capital.
Calling the current situation unacceptable, Knesset committee says regulation of communities established in Judea and Samaria is “national mission of the highest order” • Prime Minister’s Office blames bureaucracy for delays, insists progress being made.
As long as Hamas controls Gaza, its belligerence towards Israel won’t decline, even if the economy there unexpectedly booms.
Terror cell infiltrates Israeli territory, sets fire to abandoned IDF post and flees • Incendiary kites spark 35 fires in Gaza-area communities; Hamas warns explosive balloons can reach Beersheva • After three months of border riots and two months of ‎kite terrorism, Israel’s patience wearing thin, officials warn.
Ministers vote by phone late Sunday night on new members for Ministerial Committee on Holy Places, with aim of creating an egalitarian prayer space at the holy site • Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz replaces Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked on the committee.
It’s doubtful that Israel ever had any other prime minister who could have been received in the three major capitals of Europe in a three-day period as easily as Netanyahu e was.
Israeli official confirms GOP efforts to bring U.S. closer to recognizing Israeli control of Golan Heights, disputed by Syria • Coalition for Israeli Golan head urges Israel to take steps to ensure Golan territory is “no longer subject to negotiation.”
New York hosted a massive street party celebrating 70 years of Israeli independence • Square’s screens showcased Israeli achievements • Israeli performers, Hollywood stars, prominent officials took part • Support for Israel “heartwarming,” says Israeli envoy.
Yoram Cohen says Channel 12 report alleging that in 2011, Netanyahu asked the security agency to bug then-Mossad Director Tamir Pardo and IDF Chief of Staff ‎Benny Gantz, is untrue • Prime minister: Report a total lie • Opposition MKs demand Knesset investigation.