Dr Cochav Elkayam-Levy, recipient of Israel's highest civilian honour and founder of the Civil Commission on the October 7 Crimes by Hamas Against Women and Children, takes us inside one of the most confronting investigations of our time. As her team examined thousands of images, videos and survivor testimonies, they discovered something so horrific that existing international law could not adequately describe it. They were forced to coin a new term: Kinocide—the deliberate torture and destruction of families as families.

But this conversation is about far more than a new legal definition. It is about the collapse of compassion, the betrayal of victims, the weaponisation of denial, and the desperate race to preserve truth before it is buried beneath propaganda. This is not an interview about politics. It is about civilisation itself, about whether we are still capable of looking evil in the eye, calling it by its name, and refusing to let history be rewritten.

This conversation will stay with you long after it ends. And as it moves you, share it. Because truth only survives when ordinary people are prepared to bear witness.

Dr Cochav Elkayam-Levy, recipient of Israel's highest civilian honour and founder of the Civil Commission on the October 7 Crimes by Hamas Against Women and Children, takes us inside one of the most confronting investigations of our time. As her team examined thousands of images, videos and survivor testimonies, they discovered something so horrific that existing international law could not adequately describe it. They were forced to coin a new term: Kinocide&mdash;the deliberate torture and destruction of families as families.
But this conversation is about far more than a new legal definition. It is about the collapse of compassion, the betrayal of victims, the weaponisation of denial, and the desperate race to preserve truth before it is buried beneath propaganda. This is not an interview about politics. It is about civilisation itself, about whether we are still capable of looking evil in the eye, calling it by its name, and refusing to let history be rewritten.
This conversation will stay with you long after it ends. And as it moves you, share it. Because truth only survives when ordinary people are prepared to bear witness.

The untold stories and real issues facing Israel and the Jewish community in Australia and around the world.

The untold stories and real issues facing Israel and the Jewish community in Australia and around the world.

Behind The Headlines

Behind The Headlines is your gateway to the untold stories and real issues facing Israel, the Jewish community in Australia and around the world. Hosted by Adam Slonim, the show invites guests from across the globe to explore the background, facts, and complexities behind the headlines, giving listeners a deeper insight and understanding of the challenges and opportunities that shape Israel and Jewish life today. Whether it’s examining the situation in Israel, uncovering the realities of global Jewish communities, dissecting Government and society’s changing attitudes, or discussing the pressing issues that affect us all, Behind The Headlines will provide insightful and engaging conversations that go beyond the surface.

About the Host

Adam Slonim is a seasoned commentator with a deep passion for Jewish community issues and Israeli affairs. Adam has served in community positions over many years and co-founded Labor Friends of Israel. He has taken a number of Australian Missions to Israel. He is the Managing Director of the Blended Learning Group, focusing on teaching Emotional Intelligence, and consults in Artificial Intelligence. Adam brings a wealth of experience in public engagement and education, having worked extensively with organisations and forums focused on the Middle East and global Jewish issues. Adam’s thoughtful, informed approach ensures that Behind The Headlines offers listeners meaningful, nuanced discussions on the stories that matter most.

Behind The Headlines is your gateway to the untold stories and real issues facing Israel, the Jewish community in Australia and around the world. Hosted by Adam Slonim, the show invites guests from across the globe to explore the background, facts, and complexities behind the headlines, giving listeners a deeper insight and understanding of the challenges and opportunities that shape Israel and Jewish life today. Whether it’s examining the situation in Israel, uncovering the realities of global Jewish communities, dissecting Government and society’s changing attitudes, or discussing the pressing issues that affect us all, Behind The Headlines will provide insightful and engaging conversations that go beyond the surface.
About the Host
Adam Slonim is a seasoned commentator with a deep passion for Jewish community issues and Israeli affairs. Adam has served in community positions over many years and co-founded Labor Friends of Israel. He has taken a number of Australian Missions to Israel. He is the Managing Director of the Blended Learning Group, focusing on teaching Emotional Intelligence, and consults in Artificial Intelligence. Adam brings a wealth of experience in public engagement and education, having worked extensively with organisations and forums focused on the Middle East and global Jewish issues. Adam’s thoughtful, informed approach ensures that Behind The Headlines offers listeners meaningful, nuanced discussions on the stories that matter most.