Three Israelis were murdered, and seven others were wounded on Monday morning, as Arab terrorists opened fire on Israeli vehicles in the Arab village of Al Funduk, just outside of Kedumim in Samaria. IDF forces were in pursuit of the terrorists. At the same time, terrorists have gone back to launching rockets at Sderot and other communities near the border with Gaza. On this week’s Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten says Israel will have to continue to play “whack-a-mole” as the remaining Hamas members continue popping their heads up in different areas, throughout Gaza.
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16 PA security personnel killed while attacking Israelis

Palestinian Authority security personnel in Jenin, northern Samaria, on Dec. 16, 2024. Photo by Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90.
(Jan. 6, 2025 / JNS) Israeli NGO Regavim, dedicated to the protection of the country’s national lands and resources, released an extensive report on Jan. 2 highlighting the involvement of members of the Palestinian Authority Security Forces (PASF) in terrorism targeting Israelis.
New York’s Sid Rosenberg recognized as ‘Best of 2024—news/talk radio host’

New York talk-radio host Sid Rosenberg at the JNS studio in Jerusalem, Oct. 8, 2024. Photo by Josh Hasten.
(Jan. 1, 2025 / JNS) New York conservative radio talk-show host Sid Rosenberg was recognized by Barrett Media president and founder Jason Barrett on Monday as a “Best of 2024—news/talk radio host.”
The Houthis Must Go
The Iranian-backed Yemen-based Houthi terrorist organization continues to fire ballistic missiles at the State of Israel. The attacks have generally come in the middle of the night, waking up millions of Israelis and forcing them to run to the shelters. On this week’s Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten reports that some Israeli security officials are saying that Israel should strike Iran, the head of the octopus, in order to quell the Houthi threat. This story, plus all the latest news from Israel’s seven-front war.
Film challenges how we think about Jew-hatred, and the nature of the Jews

The audience at the screening of “Tragic Awakening,” at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, Dec. 25, 2024. Photo by Josh Hasten.
(Dec. 27, 2024 / JNS) People gathered at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem on Wednesday evening to watch “Tragic Awakening,” a documentary that delves into the root causes of antisemitism in the post-Oct. 7 reality, and suggests a paradigm shift on how the oldest hatred can be turned into a source of strength toward Jewish identity and Western values.
U.S. Drops Bounty on al-Julani
The United States government has dropped its $10 million terrorism bounty on new Syrian leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani, within days of his takeover of the country. On this week’s Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten is flabbergasted that the Biden Administration would make the move before al-Julani has shown whether or not he will continue his terrorist ways. While the dismantling of the Assad regime is a positive, there is a reason Israeli troops are stationed on the Syrian Golan – namely to thwart any attacks from Syria, should Al-Julani and friends decide to turn their attention towards the Jewish State.
RPT: Israel considers attack on Iran | LiveNOW from FOX
Top Israeli military officials are reportedly calling for an attack inside of Iranian territory. That’s according to a new report from Israel’s channel 12. Josh Hasten with the Jewish News Syndicate breaks down the latest with the conflict in the Middle East.
Josh Hasten joins WION for latest on Israel’s strikes on Houthi targets and hopes for hostage deal
Josh Hasten, a Middle East correspondent for JNS, a news service based in Jerusalem, speaks with WION on Israel’s latest strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen and a possible Israel-Hamas ceasefire for the release of hostage’s deal. This interview took place on December 19, 2024
What al-Assad’s fall means for Syria in future | NewsNation Live
The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s family’s 50-year reign in Syria creates a feeling of uncertainty in the Middle East after al-Assad fled to Russia. Josh Hasten, the Middle East correspondent for the Jewish News Syndicate, joins “NewsNation Live” to discuss how life will change for the Syrian people after the tyrannical reign of the long-time Syrian dictator came to an end with al-Assad fleeing the country.
Taking the fight to Judea and Samaria
Leaders from the communities in Judea and Samaira penned a letter to the security cabinet calling on the government to take a Gaza-like approach to the terrorist threat emanating from areas under P.A. control. This comes as Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to bolster security for the communities and roads in Judea and Samaria, as extremist terrorist groups inspired by the fall of the Assad regime, may decide to strike against Jewish targets within the country. This story and all the latest news from Israel on this week’s Israel Uncensored, with Josh Hasten.