Josh Hasten

Jul

2024

Taking Out the Trash

The Land of Israel · Israel Uncensored: Taking Out the Trash

Israel over the weekend targeted Mohammad Deif, the head of Hamas’ military wing, in an Air Force attack. While Deif’s fate remains unknown, Israel did eliminate terrorist Rafa Salama, Hamas’ top commander in Khan Yunis. On today’s Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten says taking out the heads of Hamas is key towards dismantling the terrorist organization’s capabilities, while it also serves as a psychological win, as those who support Hamas should know, the group’s days are numbered.

Jul

2024

Red Lines and Pink Tides: What’s Next for Israel & the West | JLMinute

The Left won key election battles this week in Europe and continues to try to overthrow Bibi in Israel. How will the Prime Minister face his enemies, both within Israel and at its borders?
Also, European Jews wonder about their future; IDF shifts from phase 2 to 3 in Gaza; Biden official lauds Oct. 7; and Congresswoman Stefanik pushes back.

Chapters
0:00 UK elections
3:00 French elections
5:45 Restart of hostage negotiations
9:40 Internal protests in Israel
11:55 Hezbollah attacks on the north
16:35 Israel approves housing in Judea & Samaria
22:25 Arrested for killing terrorists
26:30 Biden official lauds Oct. 7
31:00 Congress fights campus antisemitism

Jul

2024

Ariel mayor, IDF clash over road access from PA town

Citing security concerns, Ariel Mayor Yair Chetboun is engaged in a war of wills with the IDF over a road connecting his town to the Arab town of Salfit. Chetboun has been blocking the road using heavy equipment, while the IDF continues to clear it. Credit: Courtesy.

The mayor of the Shomron town of Ariel, Yair Chetboun, is currently in a game of cat and mouse with the Israeli military over his insistence that part of a key artery, which connects his town to the nearby P.A. village of Salfit, remain blocked due to security considerations.

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Jul

2024

Catching up with Eve Harow

The Land of Israel · Israel Uncensored: Catching up with Eve Harow

On today’s Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten interviews fellow “The Land of Israel” host and licensed tour guide Eve Harow. Eve gives an update after spending time in both the north and the south of the country. She stresses how everyone in Israel has to play their part during these tumultuous times. Eve will also be guiding a special “Strategic Impact Tour” of Judea and Samaria, organized by the American Friends of Judea and Samaria (AFJS) organization on Wednesday, August 7. See afjs.org for details.

Jul

2024

“Unrestrained” Hezbollah War Inches Forward as Biden Withholds Weapons | JLMinute

Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah has promised an “unrestrained” war against Israel as Prime Minister Netanyahu publicly criticizes the Biden administration for withholding weapons from the Jewish state.
JNS CEO Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten break down this story and the latest news in Israel and the Jewish world.
– Naftali Bennett potentially jumping back into politics
– the effort by Israel to “cement control” in Judea and Samaria
– Antisemitic riots in LA

Jul

2024

Gaza Military “Pause”, Escalation in the North Inflame Divisions in Israel | JLMinute

A pause in IDF operations in Gaza has angered portions of the Israeli public and government ministers after 11 soldiers were killed over the weekend. The move was made to help facilitate humanitarian aid to the Gazan population. Meanwhile, full-scale war seems imminent as Hezbollah continues to cause widespread damage and forest fires in northern Israel.

JNS CEO Alex Traiman and Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten discuss these along with other breaking stories
– US envoy to arrive in Israel to calm tensions in the North
– US adds additional sanctions on Israeli “settlers”
– Poll shows Hamas popularity soaring

Jul

2024

With Stephen Bryen, Dede Laugesen and Joshua Hasten | Securing America with Frank Gaffney

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Jul

2024

Israel Legalizes Five New Communities in Judea and Samaria

The Land of Israel · Israel Uncensored: Israel Legalizes Five New Communities in Judea and Samaria

On today’s Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten discusses how Israel’s cabinet this week granted full legalization to five communities in Judea and Samaria. While he applauded the decision, Hasten says that Israel should stress that the communities gained full recognition – not as a response to terrorist attacks or as a punishment. Rather, Judea and Samaria are the heartland of the State of Israel and the Jewish People and it’s our right to live and build in these areas.

Jun

2024

Local leaders laud Smotrich’s plan to extend civilian control in Judea and Samaria

Finance Minister and Religious Zionism Party head Bezalel Smotrich holds a faction meeting in northern Israel, May 19, 2024. Photo by Ayal Margolin/Flash90.

Judea and Samaria leaders on Tuesday applauded Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s announcement earlier this week that major steps had been taken to transfer administrative authority in the area from military to civilian hands.

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Jun

2024

Protesters block PA workers’ entry to Efrat

A protest organized by B’yadaim Shelanu to prevent the entry of P.A. workers to Efrat in Gush Etzion, June 23, 2024. Credit: B’yadaim Shelanu.

Some 120 protesters gathered in the Gush Etzion town of Efrat on Sunday morning to prevent local building contractors from bringing Palestinian laborers into the community.

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