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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 an university lecturer and analyst on Israel and Middle Eastern Affairs, an expert on extremism in the Australian Arab/Muslim Community and on the Israeli Diaspora in Australia

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.