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(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.

An 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.

"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.

Shane Desiatnik from the Australian Jewish News reporting to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia, with the latest news and current affairs.

The 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.

Foreign 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.

Dror 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.

Avigail 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 t...

(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.

An 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.

The 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.

The weekly news wrap in Hebrew for the week ending 5/4/24

"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.

Prof. Rafi Mann with the latest news and current affairs from Israel, reporting to SBS Hebrew.

In 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.

Shane Desiatnik reporting to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia on the latest news from this weeks edition of the 'Australian Jewish News'

As 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.

An 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 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 from the past week (25th of March to 29th of March)

Peta Jones Pellach with the latest news from Israel as fot the week ending on the 31st of March

Shane Desiatnik from the Australian Jewish News reporting to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia, on the latest news and current affairs in Australia.

Chana 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.

A 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.

Israeli 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.