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"The target of the Israeli retaliatory attack on Iran was a military base near Isfahan" Prof. Rafi Mann
April 21, 2024 04:50 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBProf. Rafi Mann reports to SBS Hebrew on the latest news and current affairs from Israel.
The latest News in Hebrew (21.4.24)
April 21, 2024 03:38 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBIn this bulletin, A candlelit vigil to honour Bondi Westfield victims to be held today. Iran accuses Israel of launching airstrike on Friday. Thousands of Israelis protest against government of Benjamin Netanyahu.
Fears that Iran-Israel warfare is coming out of the shadows
April 20, 2024 12:08 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBIran's foreign minister has sought to play down a suspected Israeli attack on Iran, following reports of explosions near the city of Isfahan. World leaders are meanwhile calling for restraint.
“Your silence will not protect you”: Ralph Lewinsohn
April 18, 2024 07:16 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBRalph Lewinsohn was born in Namibia to parents who’d fled Nazi Germany just before WW2. Later on he lived in Australia and in Germany, but many years ago he made Aliya and for many years lived in Kfar Aza, opposite the Gaza Strip
Pro-Palestine protests cause chaos across Melbourne and Sydney
April 18, 2024 05:17 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBshane Desiatnik from the Australian Jewish News reporting to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia, with the latest news in the Australian Jewish Community
Israeli Hasbara with an Oxbridge Accent
April 18, 2024 03:16 - 14 minutes - 13 MBEylon Levy served as the official Israeli government spokesperson until March 2024. (English Interview)
Restraint Urged Following Iranian Missile Attack
April 16, 2024 12:55 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBThe United Nations Secretary General, along with other world leaders have called for restraint after Iran's attack on Israel. International leaders, including Australia's prime minister Anthony Albanese have also condemned Iran for the attack. The United States says it will not join any possible Israeli counterattack on Iran, warning Israel's Prime Minister to think carefully.
"Israel is aware of the Iranian influence of Hezbollah": Dror Doron
April 16, 2024 11:29 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MB(English Interview) Dror Doron is a Sydney based senior adviser for the middle east. Doron explains to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia why Hezbollah is involved with the current Israel-Gaza conflict, and what is their interest to take part of the current conflict.
Lifting the Hasbara Game
April 15, 2024 11:29 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBAn interview with Eylon Levy, who until recently served as the official Israeli government spokesman, from the start of 2023 Israel–Hamas war to March 2024.
"Israel is on high alert after Iranian threat": Peta Jones Pellach
April 12, 2024 01:02 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MB"Israeli civil authorities are on high alert along with the army, after a clear Iranian threat to attack Israel directly in the very near future" says Peta Jones Pellach.
Former Canadian PM and Former Australian Foreign Minister invited to speak by JCA in Sydney
April 11, 2024 05:46 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBShane Desiatnik from the Australian Jewish News reporting to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia, with the latest news and current affairs.
IDF briefs Federal Government on aid worker deaths in Gaza
April 11, 2024 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBThe federal government has been briefed by the Israeli military on its findings on the deaths of seven aid workers, including Australian Zomi Frankcom. The I.D.F says its investigation into the deaths in one of its airstrikes in Gaza is complete and will be made public in 24 hours. But senior Labor politicians and humanitarian groups have called for an independent investigation.
Recognition of Palestinian state is the 'only hope' to end violence, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says
April 11, 2024 03:27 - 7 minutes - 6.35 MBForeign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the recognition of a Palestinian state is "the only hope to break the endless cycle of violence" in the Middle East. It comes as the negotiations continue for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Why is Hezbollah involved in the Israel-Hamas conflict?
April 11, 2024 03:14 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBDror Doron is a Sydney based senior adviser for the middle east. Doron explains to SBS Hebrew why is Hezbollah involved with the current Israel-Gaza conflict, and what is their interest.
In the footsteps of 'Spinoza'
April 10, 2024 02:41 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBAvigail was born to a Haredi family in Jerusalem. Around age 14 she decided to move away from that world. She tells us about the trials and tribulations associated with that decision. Avigail had to leave her home, was abandoned by her family. She stayed with friends, with some generous people and so on, and worked to support herself from a very early age. Avigail points out that the state ought to offer far more support to young people who decided to shift from the Haredi world to the secula...
"Dream big, and I promise you will stand on your own Everest": Daniel Wolfson
April 09, 2024 05:33 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB(English interview) Daniel Wolfson is the first Israeli woman to climb all the seven highest summits across the globe's seven continents, provided she manages to scale our modest Mount Kosciuszko.
"Making Sure Our Community Stays Safe": Amit Bar Giora
April 08, 2024 04:48 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBAn English interview with Amit Bar Giora, an Israeli living in Melbourne. Amit works in providing security services for the wider community, specifically focusin on the Jewish community making sure it stays safe. Security guards provide on-site, immediate security assistance in the event on an incident. However, their presence is primarily a deterrence.
A solidarity event created by the German 'Bundestag' to strengthen ties between countries
April 08, 2024 03:24 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe Polgar Sisters have been chess legends for many years. Arguably corroborating the quintessentially Jewish argument that nurture is more important than nature! In recent months they’ve utilised both their brains and their hearts in order to support the plight of the Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Weekly News Wrap in Hebrew
April 07, 2024 03:13 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBThe weekly news wrap in Hebrew for the week ending 5/4/24
"Syrian media accuses Israel of attacking a building close to the Iranian embassy": Peta Jones Pellach
April 05, 2024 06:01 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MB"Many Israelis on Thursday were stocking up on basic supplies due to fears with war with Iran, after Monday's attack near Iran's Embassy in Damascus, assumed to be by Israel. The attack was leading to the death of IRCG commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi, together with few other officers". Peta Jones Pellach reports to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia.
"Syrian media accuses Israel of an airstrike next to the Iranian embassy in Damascus": Peta Jones Pellach
April 05, 2024 06:01 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MB"Many Israelis on Thursday were stocking up on basic supplies due to fears with war with Iran, after Monday's attack near Iran's Embassy in Damascus, assumed to be by Israel. The attack was leading to the death of IRCG commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi, together with few other officers". Peta Jones Pellach reports to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia.
"Leaders of the Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Community are against their Army Recruitment": Prof. Rafi Mann
April 05, 2024 05:41 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MBProf. Rafi Mann with the latest news and current affairs from Israel, reporting to SBS Hebrew.
Daniel Wolfson is the only Israeli woman who reached the summit of Mount Everest
April 04, 2024 22:05 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn her visit to Australia, Daniel Wolfsonis is gearing up to ascend Australia’s Mount Kosciuszko. This climb will mark the completion of her “seven summits” challenge, conquering the highest mountain on each continent.
Anthony Albanese demands accountability from Israel over Australia aid work death in Gaza
April 04, 2024 05:31 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBShane Desiatnik reporting to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia on the latest news from this weeks edition of the 'Australian Jewish News'
75 years on, has NATO gained more relevance?
April 04, 2024 02:19 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBAs NATO marks its 75th anniversary this week (Apr 4), it has evolved from a Cold War bulwark to a dynamic force welcoming new members Finland and Sweden in response to Russia's aggression.
"Deterrence is a Key Factor for keeping any Community safe": Amit Bar Giora
April 02, 2024 04:29 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBAn interview with Amit Bar Giora, an Israeli living in Melbourne. Amit works in community security, making sure our community stays safe. Security guards provide on-site, immediate security assistance in the event on an incident. However, their presence is primarily a deterrence.
The Polgar Sisters Play for the Missing Players!
April 01, 2024 08:14 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBThe Polgar Sisters have been chess legends for many years. Arguably corroborating the quintessentially Jewish argument that nurture is more important than nature! In recent months they’ve utilised both their brains and their hearts in order to support the plight of the Israeli hostages in Gaza.
News Highlights of the Week
March 30, 2024 23:33 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBNews highlights from the past week (25th of March to 29th of March)
"The US failed to Veto a UN security council resolution about Gaza": Peta Jones Pellach
March 30, 2024 23:30 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBPeta Jones Pellach with the latest news from Israel as fot the week ending on the 31st of March
Australian Jewish News update with Shane Desiatnik
March 28, 2024 05:56 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBShane Desiatnik from the Australian Jewish News reporting to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia, on the latest news and current affairs in Australia.
Promoting Acceptance of Diversity Across The Australian Society
March 28, 2024 05:24 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBChana Shuvaly is a volunteer at 'Courage to Care', a non for profit organization that aims to promote acceptance of diversity across society by creating awareness of the dangers of prejudice, racism and discrimination, educating to challenge attitudes and behaviours, demonstrating that every individual can make a difference.
In just a few seconds, an out-of-control ship destroyed Baltimore's iconic Francis Scott Key bridge
March 28, 2024 02:12 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBA major bridge in the United States city of Baltimore has collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship that lost power and rammed it. The incident sent a number of vehicles in the harbour below, leaving six people missing and presumed dead. US President Joe Biden has pledged that the federal government will pay the full cost of rebuilding the bridge.
Israel angry at UN ceasefire resolution, the strongest stance on the conflict so far
March 28, 2024 02:06 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing growing criticism from within his own country, following the deteriorating relations between Israel and the U-S. It comes as U-S officials explained their decision to abstain from a resolution vote made by the United Nations Security Council calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The Purim Explainer
March 25, 2024 02:56 - 6 minutes - 5.54 MBWhy do we celebrate Purim ? What is the story in the book of Esther ?
Chana Shuvaly's "Israel's Human Faces"
March 25, 2024 02:36 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBAn interview with Chana Shulvaly from Melbourne about some of her voluntary work, including a project that "aims to show the human side of the war with personal stories reflecting the spirit and soul of people, including those who were kidnapped and released"
Deborah Conway Brings us Songs From The Book of Life
March 23, 2024 22:37 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBDeborah Conway speaks to SBS Shalom Australia about her new upcoming shows. Songs From The Book of Life is a work of musical theatre written by Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier, based around her memoir 'Book of Life', a shimmering piece of autobiography told in eight scenes, around eight songs with Conway and Zygier exploring the nature of performing, a musical life, the notions of what people know and don’t know about a career lived over four decades in public.
This man has a rare blood type - and it's helping Australia's genetically diverse population
March 22, 2024 05:27 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MBThere has been an increase in lesser known blood types in Australia, according to a new study published in Pathology. The findings reflect the genetic diversity of migrants coming to Australia.
"Pressure on Israel to allow more good into Gaza": Peta Jones Pellach
March 22, 2024 05:16 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MB"With a spiralling humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israel has been under increasing pressure from the international community and aid agencies to allow more goods into the territory. Israel has blamed the UN for not delivering supplies fast enough". Peta Jones Pellach reports to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia.
"Israel's ongoing operations in Gaza continue, but what's next?" Prof. Rafi Mann
March 22, 2024 05:00 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBThe war between Israel and Gaza continues. When will it all end and how ? Prof. Rafi Mann, with the latest news and updates from Israel., reporting to SBS Hebrew.
Two Israelis share their survival stories at an UIA Event
March 22, 2024 04:38 - 12 minutes - 11 MBRahav and Moran Stela Yanai travelled from Israel to share their harrowing survival stories at the UIA Women’s Division events, held in Sydney and Melbourne this week. Shane Desiatnik from the Australian Jewish News, reporting to SBS Shalom Australia.
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself": David Horesh
March 19, 2024 07:31 - 10 minutes - 8.36 MBDavid was born in Israel but also has a family in Australia. David Horesh and his wife and young child happened to be not far from the infamous 'Zikim beach', near Ashkelon on the 7th of October. On the very same day David was called for reserved duty and fought for several months in the fiercest battles in Gaza.
'The people of eternity are not intimidated by a long journey': Dr. Dror Eydar
March 17, 2024 22:30 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBDr Dror Eydar is the former Israel Ambassador to Italy and to San Marino. He is a writer, researcher, musician, journalist and a Ph.D. in literature.
Is the pressure on Qatar starting to work ?
March 15, 2024 06:19 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBPeta Jones Pellach with the latest news and current affairs from Israel
Ramadan in Gaza and still no ceasefire as famine looms
March 14, 2024 03:58 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBA Gaza ceasefire deal remains elusive, even as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins. Israel has not ruled out a military offensive in Rafah during Ramadan, and world leaders are renewing calls for an end to the fighting.
The Australia Israel and Jewish Affairs Council calls for the government to stand firm
March 14, 2024 03:54 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBShane Desiatnik from The Australian Jewish news says "As pressure builds within Labor, there is speculation a backflip is imminent on the government’s suspension of $6 million in UNRWA funding". It comes as Foreign Minister Penny Wong, addressing the humanitarian situation in Gaza, told a business lunch in Sydney on Tuesday that “unless Israel changes its course it will continue to lose support”.
'People scared, screaming, crying': What happened to LATAM flight LA800?
March 14, 2024 03:43 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBInvestigations are continuing to what caused a Boeing 787 to suddenly loose altitude during a flight between Sydney and Auckland. The incident, involving a LATAM Airlines jet, left more than a dozen people with injuries severe enough to be sent to hospital after they were violently flung around the cabin.
"What's good for the goose is good for the gander"
March 12, 2024 12:32 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBAn interview with Professor Yuval Elbashan. Yuval is the former Dean of the Faculty of Law at Ono Academic College. He is an established author, lawyer, academic, social activist and much more. Why is there a split in the Israeli society ? Yuval suggests that "both sides, the Netanyahu government and the extreme protesters, share the blame for that catastrophic split, though evidently P.M Netanyahu, by virtue of his position, is largely to blame".
"Please Get Your 'Hasbara' Act Together!": Giada Condello
March 12, 2024 12:09 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBGiada Condello is a young professional, originally from Italy, and has been living in Israel for the last few years. Giada was stunned not just by the Hamas onslaught on October 7 but also "by the media bias and by the apparent lack of empathy towards the Israeli victims". Giada points out that "Israel ought to explain itself in a far more systematic and organised manner".
Can Israel Really Defeat Hamas ?
March 11, 2024 06:44 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB(English Interview) Dror Doron is a senior political analyst specialising in the Middle East, who has worked for the last 17 years for the Israeli government as a research and analysis expert. He currently lives in Sydney, Australia.
'Witness to War' National Multilingual Telephone Hotline is Available in Hebrew
March 11, 2024 06:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB(English interview) The NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STRATTS) and The Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (FASSTT) agencies have launched 'Witness to War' a free and confidential multilingual telephone hot-line for people in Australia affected by overseas conflicts. The project is staffed by mental health practitioners and bicultural support workers, and staff can speak Hebrew, English and other languages with a...