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Benzi Brofman is an international street artist. He has been painting the faces of those who were affected by the war in Israel. Just by chance, on October 6 he was invited to paint a nature party at 'Reim' music festival. Luckily, he decided to leave just couple of hours before the war began.

The Australian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) organised a solidarity event in Melbourne University where students were standing up to demand physical and psychological safety.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to go ahead with an attack on Rafah regardless of a potential ceasefire deal with Hamas. It comes as the United Nations has revealed progress has been made toward avoiding famine in Gaza, although significantly more aid is needed. Prof. Rafi Mann reports to SBS Hebrew.

Peta Jones pellach with weekly stories from Jerusalem

“We have always welcomed the public, including families and their children, onto our iconic campus but parents or carers are responsible for decisions relating to their children and all visitors must abide by the law and our campus access rule" Said Sydney's university spokesperson.

One of Australia's most iconic and cuddly creatures is being given a greater chance of survival, with new funding announced for a major conservation hospital in south-west Sydney. There to witness the announcement were two of the hospital's former patients, who were released back into the wild

Australians reported more scams last year than ever before, losing billions of dollars to financial criminals. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says older Australians, as well as those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, are among those most at risk.

Producers Gil and Oren Ben Moshe are chatting about their upcoming premiere for 'ANNO 2020' in Melbourne. After a successful Sydney world premiere on April 7, Anno 2020 is heading to Melbourne for one night only at the Lido cinemas in Hawthorn, May 6.

In this new report, Peta Jones Pellach is bringing us her 'Jerusalem Diaries'.

(English Interview) An Israeli counterstrike in Iran was unavoidable. Despite significant diplomatic pressures from the US and the EU, Israel retaliated on the morning of 19 April. The response was relatively limited – a few quadcopter drones targeted the Shekari military base at Isfahan, and a small number of advanced radar-evading missiles were launched by Israeli jet fighters from Syria, striking the radar of the Russian-made S-300 air defence battery at that base.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton addressed a packed St Kilda Shule in Melbourne on Friday, telling the audience that the magnitude and the intensity of antisemitism which has emerged in Australia recently is shocking. Shane Desiatnik from the Australian Jewish News, reporting to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia.

Leaders from Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities in Sydney have jointly condemned the violence and divisive rhetoric that's emerged following two separate stabbing attacks in Sydney. The leaders are adding their voices to the Prime Minister's in calling for community harmony and fostering of inclusivity.

Dr. Ran Porat is a university lecturer and analyst specializing in Israel and Middle Eastern affairs. He is an expert on extremism.

An English interview with Ralph Lewinsohn. Ralph 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. Ralph’s family survived by a miracle on the 7th of October, but dozens of Kibbutz members did not.

The United States is reportedly considering its first sanctions against an Israeli Defence Forces unit over allegations of rights abuses in the West Bank. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will fight any such measures, using his Passover address to pledge to secure the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.

Ayala’s latest book was inspired by the diaries of Hayuta Bussel, who was a pioneer in the Land of Israel around the turn of the 20th century. The tragedies, difficulties and challenges that Yayuta met back then correspond and strengthen the challenges faced by Ya'ara, the contemporary protagonist in the book.

Prof. Rafi Mann reports to SBS Hebrew on the latest news and current affairs from Israel.

In 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.

Iran'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.

Ralph 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