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Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi says he and the IDF are fully responsible for the tragic event where three Israeli hostages were identified as Hamas militants.

An IDF operating in Shijaiyah came across three figures and opened fire, but only later realised they were hostages that either ran away or were deserted by Hamas. Prof Rafi Mann reports to SBS Hebrew.

The latest news in Hebrew, as heard on the SBS Hebrew program (17.12.23)

Hours after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined the prime ministers of Canada and New Zealand in co-signing a balanced statement calling for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza, Australia voted in favour of a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire that did not mention Hamas. Shane Desiatnik reports to SBS Shalom Australia.

Yaoz Sever speaks to SBS Hebrew about the complex situation in the UAE and the equally complex predicament in Israel after October 7.

Professor Elana Shohamy is the former chair of the language education program at the School of Education, Tel Aviv University. Elana has presented her papers in numerous international conferences, She researches and writes about multiple issues relating to multilingualism: including language policy, language testing, language rights and linguistic landscape.

The 'No Excuse' for Sexual Violence Vigil at Hopetoun Gardens was an emotional gathering dedicated especially to raising awareness of the shocking brutal treatment of women by Hamas on October 7th. Lillian Klein speaks to SBS Hebrew and provides details on that event.

The latest news in Hebrew, as heard on the SBS Hebrew program.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the actions of a group of protestors who gathered at a Melbourne hotel where Israeli relatives of Hamas victims and hostages were staying. Shane Desiatnik with a weekly report for SBS Hebrew.

Professor Meri Buzaglo tells us about the horrible shock endured by the Israeli society on 7th of October 2023. While it seems impossible to believe in peace and harmony following the October massacre, Meir still believes that one ought to distinguish the "murderous" Hamas from the Palestinians and Muslims in general. That the monotheistic religions have more in common than what separates them. An...

Moran Dvir is a Jewish Australian activist and advocate. Together with three others, Moran is the co-founder of Project A, a virtual advocacy group with members across Australia formed after October 7. The group has mobilised hundreds of skilled volunteers who take part in daily grassroots advocacy and activations to preserve the community’s Jewish way of life in Australia and to strengthen Israel...

(English Interview) Edan Nissan, a 34-year-old Australian-Israeli has lived in Israel for over 10 years after making Aliyah as a Boger of Hashomer Hatzair. Edan lives in Kiryat Ono outside of Tel Aviv with his wife.

Eilon Kotler and his family miraculously survived the Hamas atrocities in Kfar Aza on 7th October 2023. Eilon lost many of his best friends on that horrible day. He came to Australia to give a first hand account.

Prof. Rafi Mann says that women freed from Hamas captivity tell their story of the hardships in captivity, and demand the return of all hostages

Peta Jones Pellach reports to SBS Hebrew on the latest news and developments in Israel.

The latest news and updates, as heard on the SBS Hebrew program

Relief and joy for family members in Australia. Shane Desiatnik with the latest news about the Australian Jewish Community

Edan, a 34-year-old Australian-Israeli has now lived in Israel for over 10 years after making Aliyah as a Boger of Hashomer Hatzair. Edan lives in Kiryat Ono outside of Tel Aviv with his wife. Edan currently works at Ilyon, a mobile gaming company based in Rosh Ha'ayin. Edan happens to be the nephew of the legendary Australian boxing champion, Henry Nissen.

Amit Avraham and his barber Hussain Al-Maliki say they share a special bond which has only strengthened despite the tumultuous events in the Middle East.

Peta Jones Pellach reports to SBS Hebrew on how Hamas released the second group of Israeli hostages after hours of delay.

Hagar is an Israeli business woman who has been living in Australia for about 20 years. She is the founder of the Lynden Group, and currently dedicates her time and energy to support the people of Israel. Hagar is the mother of three daughters and her eldest is about to make Aliya and join the IDF.

Melbourne Holocaust Museum reopens. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton visited the Holocaust Museum on Wednesday. Shane Desiatnik with the latest Australian Jewish News.

Jeremy Stowe-Lindner tells SBS Hebrew that even though we cannot always expect politicians, the media and others to support Israel and the Jewish community following the Hamas attack on 7 October, we should expect and demand minimal fairness and balance. This is why he decided to write a letter to Independent Kooyong MP Monique Ryan, who in her social media post referred only to the tragedy of the...

In more news, Rafi tells us about the reopening the National Library of Israel that was supposed to hold a formal opening on October 17 for its long-awaited building. The official event was postponed after war erupted following Hamas’ 7 October attack.

The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry claims that 11,500 people have been killed since the start of the war, including at least 4,700 children and 3,000 women, according to SBS Hebrew correspondent Peta Jones Pellach, who says the figures can not be independently verified. The figures also do not differentiate between those killed by Israeli air strikes or by failed Palestinian rocket attacks.