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Ramak Bamzar is an Iranian-Australian artist whose photography turns the faces of those killed in Iran’s protest movement into powerful acts of resistance against oppression. From Australia, she uses her work to defy the administration's violence whilst she expresses cautious hope that the recent death of Ayatollah Khamenei could open the door to a freer, more open Iran.

Afro-Brazilian Australian Jewish writer and academic Guido Melo says artificial intelligence systems may unintentionally reinforce antisemitic stereotypes. Speaking about his research using AI image generators, he found prompts about Jewish people frequently returned images that were male-dominated, culturally narrow, or aggressive. Melo says the issue reflects the data AI learns from online and highlights the need for stronger media literacy and counter-narratives.

On the sidelines of International Women’s Day 2026, veteran journalist Melissa Singer reflects on her career in journalism and the evolving Australian media landscape. Speaking about her work with Sunday Life, she explores how storytelling can reveal unexpected sides of public figures, the challenges facing Australian journalism, and the impact of algorithms and social media on public debate. Singer also offers advice for aspiring reporters navigating a rapidly changing media environment.

SBS Hebrew Mariel Olenski caught up with SBS Foreign Correspondence Ben Lewis for a deep dive on the situation on the ground in Israel.

As we have just celebrated the festival of Purim this week, lawyer and journalist Nomi Kaltmann joins SBS to explore the historical and cultural parallels between the ancient Persian story at the heart of the holiday and present-day Iran. The Purim narrative, told in the biblical Book of Esther, recounts how a plot to destroy the Jewish people in the Persian Empire was ultimately thwarted through courage and political intervention. Kaltmann reflects on how this ancient story set in Persia, modern day Iran, continues to resonate today amidst rising tensions in the Middle East.

We speak with Ben Lewis reporting from Israel about the rapidly shifting dynamics of the Israel–US campaign against Iran. As the conflict escalates, Lewis examines the strategic objectives behind the military pressure on Tehran, the question of succession surrounding Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and how ordinary Iranians are coping with the backdrop of war. Our conversation also explores the differences in American and Israeli expectations about what comes after the campaign, the risk of a widening regional conflict with Hezbollah and what an escalating northern front could mean for the Gaza Strip.

We are in conversation with Mastaneh Nazarian, an Iranian born musician, composer and guitarist based in Melbourne. Mastaneh reflects on the war in her country of origin, her identity and perspectives on a more peaceful future.

SBS Hebrew caught up with Goldie, a SmartAid Global Goodwill Ambassador, as she prepares to join other influential Jewish Women -from filmmakers to journalists- to celebrate the intersection of International Women’s Day and Jewish Excellence.

Ramak Bamzar is an Iranian-Australian artist whose photography turns the faces of those killed in Iran’s protest movement into "powerful acts of resistance against oppression". From Australia, she uses her work to "defy the Iranian Government's violence". Bamzar highlights the humanity behind the headlines and expresses cautious hope that the recent death of Ayatollah Khamenei could open the door to a freer, more open Iran.

Joel Burnie is a prominent Australian commentator, policy analyst and the Executive Manager of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC). Together we discuss the current and potential geopolitical and strategic fallout in Iran following the intense kintetic campaign led by the USA and Israel.