For people with mental health disabilities, the events surrounding the coronavirus outbreak can present additional challenges. Yozma Derech Halev, (Initiative from the Heart), is an organization devoted to achieving change in the socio-economic status of people dealing with such challenges. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more about the organization and how it has adapted in light of the current situation, from Bilha Golan, manager of Yozma Derech Halev.

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For people with mental health disabilities, the events surrounding the coronavirus outbreak can present additional challenges. <a href="https://www.yozma4u.co.il/">Yozma Derech Halev</a>, (Initiative from the Heart), is an organization devoted to achieving change in the socio-economic status of people dealing with such challenges. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more about the organization and how it has adapted in light of the current situation, from Bilha Golan, manager of Yozma Derech Halev.
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The European Broadcasting Union will vote in November on whether Israel can compete in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. If more than 50% of members vote to exclude Israel, next year's contest will take place without Israel.

KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Alon Amir, an expert and lecturer on the Eurovision and politics and a former spokesperson for Israel's Eurovision delegation.

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The European Broadcasting Union will vote in November on whether Israel can compete in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. If more than 50% of members vote to exclude Israel, next year's contest will take place without Israel.
KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Alon Amir, an expert and lecturer on the Eurovision and politics and a former spokesperson for Israel's Eurovision delegation.
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Will Israel be kicked out of the Eurovision song contest? 

Sweeping UN economic and military sanctions have been reimposed on Iran - 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear program.

The new measures took effect as the three European partners to the deal - the UK, France and Germany - activated the so-called "snapback" mechanism, accusing Iran of "continued nuclear escalation" and lack of co-operation.

Iran suspended inspections of its nuclear facilities - a legal obligation under the terms of the 2015 deal - after Israel and the US bombed several of its nuclear sites and military bases in June.

KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Avi Davidi, a senior Iran expert at the JISS, the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security.

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Sweeping UN economic and military sanctions have been reimposed on Iran - 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear program.
The new measures took effect as the three European partners to the deal - the UK, France and Germany - activated the so-called "snapback" mechanism, accusing Iran of "continued nuclear escalation" and lack of co-operation.
Iran suspended inspections of its nuclear facilities - a legal obligation under the terms of the 2015 deal - after Israel and the US&nbsp;bombed several of its nuclear sites and military bases in June.
KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Avi Davidi, a senior Iran expert at the JISS, the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security.
(Photo: AP)

What will the snapback sanctions mean for Iran ?

After performances in more than 39 countries on four continents, Israeli composer Baruch Berliner's Genesis, a symphonic poem based on Biblical texts, is returning to Israel, performed by the Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion. Ahead of the September 24 concert, conductor Rotem Nir spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal.

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After performances in more than 39 countries on four continents, Israeli composer Baruch Berliner's Genesis, a symphonic poem based on Biblical texts, is returning to Israel, performed by the <a href="https://isorl.smarticket.co.il/">Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion</a>. Ahead of the September 24 concert, conductor Rotem Nir spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal.
(Photo: Courtesy Nachum Slutzker)

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