Former Hamas hostage Alon Ohel will make a live musical appearance at JNF Australia’s Annual Campaign events in Sydney and Melbourne. Ohel has already returned to public performance since his release, but his appearances in Sydney and Melbourne will give Australian Jewish audiences the chance to hear his story and see him perform in person. JNF Australia said Ohel’s appearance would also allow him to thank the Australian Jewish community for the support and solidarity shown to Israel and the hostage families during the war. He will appear alongside international human rights lawyer Natasha Hausdorff and young performers from the Australian Jewish community. The events will launch JNF Australia’s 2026 Annual Campaign in support of the Sha’ar HaNegev Community Village in southern Israel.