ABC radio presenter Rafi Epstein toeing the line at the ABC.

ABC radio presenter Rafi Epstein toeing the line at the ABC.

Exploring our close links with Israel and delves into the news behind the news and aims to provide detailed analysis of important current political, social and cultural issues to do with Israel. 
In collaboration with experts from all walks of life, who specialise in various aspects of Israel’s political life, arts and culture you can hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, on topics to do with Israelis and their involvements around the world.

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The Israel Connexion

For the news behind the news. For analysis and insight into important stories about Israel, tune in to ‘The Israel Connexion’ program is presented by David Schulberg every Wednesday afternoon from 4 till 5 pm at www.j-air.com.au on J-AIR radio.

In collaboration with experts from all walks of life, who specialise in various aspects of Israel’s political life, arts and culture you will hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel and on topics to do with Israelis and their involvements around the world.

If you miss any of  the programs on ‘The Israel Connexion’ you can catch  all the podcasts of previous programs here at Omny Studio.

Zone of Self Interest

Ralph Seliger has been a left-wing Zionist activist since the 1980s. He's edited and written widely for print and online platforms, usually on Israel and Jewish-related topics. His current focus is as co-editor of The Third Narrative, a website dedicated to a nuanced perspective on Israel, defending its existence and security, while also advocating a two-state solution with the Palestinians. The Third Narrative is critical of the settlement enterprise and most Israeli practices and policies in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. (0:42-42:06)

Noam Safir, 20, from Eilat, is the granddaughter of Shlomo Mantzur, 86 who is a Holocaust survivor and the oldest hostage taking into captivity by Hamas. Just before Passover she made a speech pleading for the release of her elderly grandfather. (42:13-49:43)

Ralph Seliger has been a left-wing Zionist activist since the 1980s. He's edited and written widely for print and online platforms, usually on Israel and Jewish-related topics. His current focus is as co-editor of <a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tb/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxMTk0NTEyNDM5OTgzNDg2NzMsXCJyXCI6MTE5NDUxMjQ0OTI4NDM1NTk2fSIsInMiOiJjOGEyZDA2NTg2NTA3ZDE1In0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="119451243998348673" data-linkindex="1">The Third Narrative</a>, a website dedicated to a nuanced perspective on Israel, defending its existence and security, while also advocating a two-state solution with the Palestinians. The Third Narrative is critical of the settlement enterprise and most Israeli practices and policies in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. (0:42-42:06)
Noam Safir, 20, from Eilat, is the granddaughter of Shlomo Mantzur, 86 who is a Holocaust survivor and the oldest hostage taking into captivity by Hamas. Just before Passover she made a speech pleading for the release of her elderly grandfather. (42:13-49:43)

The Third Narrative (Ralph Seliger), Plea for a Hostage (Noam Safir)

The Third Narrative, Plea for a Hostage

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms while Countering Terrorism happens to be Professor Ben Saul, Challis Chair of International Law, Sydney Law School and Elected Academic Fellow, The University of Sydney Senate.

In this complete interview with Professor Ben Saul we wrestled over the consequences of the accidental killing of an Australian aid-worker, discussed Israel's handling of humanitarian aid for Gaza and I questioned the validity of much of what the United Nations represents. 

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms while Countering Terrorism happens to be Professor Ben Saul, Challis Chair of International Law, Sydney Law School and Elected Academic Fellow, The University of Sydney Senate.
In this complete interview with Professor Ben Saul we wrestled over the consequences of the accidental killing of an Australian aid-worker, discussed Israel's handling of humanitarian aid for Gaza and I questioned the validity of much of what the United Nations represents.

Humanitarian Law in Gaza (Professor Ben Saul)

Anti-Israel Humanitarian Law

Eitan Drori OAM joined me in the studio live speaking with Ahal Besorai, an Israeli Certified Forum Facilitator and Coach and British lawyer, who currently lives in the Phillipines. Ahal, born in Kibbutz Be'eri, is a former officer in an IDF Navy Commando unit and a chairman of the Young President Organization (YPO) London Chapter.  Ahal's younger sister was killed in Kibbutz Be'eri on Oct 7th, while her husband was taken hostage.

Eitan Drori manages his own consultancy company focusing on promoting Israeli innovations in Asia Pacific and Europe. He is Chairman of Global Israeli Leadership that fosters worldwide Israeli Diasporic leadership. (0:53-29:23)

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The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms while Countering Terrorism happens to be Professor Ben Saul, Challis Chair of International Law, Sydney Law School and Elected Academic Fellow, The University of Sydney Senate.

We tangle over the consequences of the accidental killing of an Australian aid-worker, examine Israel's handling of humanitarian aid for Gaza and I question the validity of much of what the United Nations represents.(29:30-57:25)

Eitan Drori OAM joined me in the studio live speaking with Ahal Besorai, an Israeli Certified Forum Facilitator and Coach and British lawyer, who currently lives in the Phillipines. Ahal, born in Kibbutz Be'eri, is a former officer in an IDF Navy Commando unit and a chairman of the <a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tj/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxMTg3MjQ1ODA5NzUwNTIxMjQsXCJyXCI6MTE4NzI0NTgyMDM5MzU2Nzg3fSIsInMiOiI1YTkyYjBjMTAzZmU2OWNiIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="118724580975052124" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="1">Young President Organization (YPO)</a> London Chapter.  Ahal's younger sister was killed in Kibbutz Be'eri on Oct 7th, while her husband was taken hostage.
Eitan Drori manages his own consultancy company focusing on promoting Israeli innovations in Asia Pacific and Europe. He is Chairman of <a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tj/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxMTg3MjQ1ODA5ODQ0ODkzMTIsXCJyXCI6MTE4NzI0NTgyMDM5MzU2Nzg3fSIsInMiOiI5MjhlMzA5YmVjMWU1MzIzIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="118724580984489312" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="2">Global Israeli Leadership</a> that fosters worldwide Israeli Diasporic leadership. (0:53-29:23)
=================================================== The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms while Countering Terrorism happens to be Professor Ben Saul, Challis Chair of International Law, Sydney Law School and Elected Academic Fellow, The University of Sydney Senate.
We tangle over the consequences of the accidental killing of an Australian aid-worker, examine Israel's handling of humanitarian aid for Gaza and I question the validity of much of what the United Nations represents.(29:30-57:25)

Kibbutz Be'eri and beyond (Ahal Besorai, Eitan Drori OAM), Professor Ben Saul (International Humanitarian Law)

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