Israeli broadcaster, actor to headline UIA AGM

Israeli journalist and broadcaster Lucy Aharish and actor and singer Tsachi Halevi will visit Australia this month for the United Israel Appeal (UIA) 2026 AGM and Impact events in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

Aharish became the first Arab-Muslim news presenter on mainstream Israeli television. Raised in Dimona, she has built a career examining Israeli society from a perspective shaped by identity, belonging and the complexities of life in Israel.

Her husband, Halevi, is known for his role in the television series Fauda. Before his acting career, he served in undercover IDF units, and he returned to reserve duty following October 7, 2023.

UIA said his experiences across military service, culture and public life inform his perspective on resilience and Israeli society. The couple will speak about their shared story and their views on Israel’s complexities and its future.

UIA Australia CEO Yair Miller said the visit would give the community an opportunity to hear from two voices reflecting very different but deeply connected parts of Israeli life.