Josh Hasten talks elections with Tomer from Meretz on i24NEWS English.
04
Mar
2020
Josh Hasten
03
Mar
2020
Israel Back to the Polls for a Third Time in a Year
On today’s special election edition of Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh interviews the “man (and woman) in the street” outside a Gush Etzion polling station, as Israel votes for the 23rd Knesset – the country’s third election within a year. While most voters interviewed in this non-scientific poll said they would vote for Yemina led by Naftali Bennett, others said they would be choosing PM Netanyahu’s Likud. Other voters were undecided going into the polling station. Listen to today’s show to get a sense of the logic used by some Israelis as they cast their ballots.
24
Feb
2020
Coronavirus Panic Hits Israel
On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh discusses the fears of Coronavirus reaching Israel’s shores as South Korean tourists who tested positive for the virus recently toured the country. Around 200 Israeli students, teachers and border police are under quarantine as they may have come in close contact to the group during their visit. Also on the show, Josh praises the IDF’s decision to create deterrence against terror by refusing to turn over the body of a terrorist who tried to plant an explosive device along the Israel/Gaza border fence.
23
Feb
2020
Former MK Yehuda Glick Arrested for ‘Provocative Behavior’ on Temple Mount
Commander of the Jerusalem District Police Doron Yedid with former Knesset member Yehuda Glick at the Western Wall Plaza near the Mughrabi Bridge in the Old City of Jerusalem after clashes broke out on the Temple Mount and around its gates, as Jews mark Tisha B’Av and Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha, on Aug. 11, 2019. Photo by Hadas Parush/Flash90.
The former Likud Party Knesset member tells JNS that the incident epitomizes the fact that non-Muslims are discriminated against at the holy site in Jerusalem.
23
Feb
2020
Extension of High-Speed Rail to Old City Jerusalem Expected to Alleviate Traffic, Boost Tourism
Transportation Minister Bezalel Smotrich on the first ride of the the new high-speed train between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv on Dec. 18, 2019. To help tourists and east local traffic congestion, he announced its future extension to the Old City, February 2020. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.
“Jews from around the world will be able to land at Ben-Gurion and in a short amount of time be at the Western Wall to be spiritually uplifted. It’s the perfect blend of modern technology and ancient spirituality,” said Rabbi Steve Burg, CEO of Aish HaTorah.
10
Feb
2020
ZOA at the WZC
On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten an interview with ZOA Chairman Mark Levenson. The ZOA has put together a wide coalition for the current US World Zionist Congress elections. Levenson explains how his slate is running under the banner of “Courageously Defending Israel, Sovereignty, and the Jewish People.” Also on the show, a very special interview with Rochelle Wreschner of “Gift it Well.” Her new and unique company offers specialized gifts and services fitting the needs of people in Israel dealing will illness.
03
Feb
2020
Can We Achieve Full Sovereignty and Reject a PA State?
On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh gives his take on the Trump Administration’s “Deal of the Century.” He asks, can Israel under the terms of the proposal annex communities in Judea and Samaria while rejecting a potential PA state in Israel’s heartland, which could become an existential threat? But first on the show, an interview with Yehuda HaKohen, one of the leaders of the “Vision” slate in the current World Zionist Congress Elections. HaKohen shares his party’s outlook under the slogan “Empowering the Next Generation” of Jews.
Photo Credit: Flickr by The White House
30
Jan
2020
Interview for i24NEWS – 28 January 2020
Josh Hasten’s appearance on i24NEWS English following the announced Deal of the Century, Tuesday January 28, 2020.
27
Jan
2020
Gearing up for Trump’s “Deal of the Century”
On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, an exclusive interview with Ambassador Yoram Ettinger, Israel’s Former Minister for Congressional Affairs in Washington and expert on US/Israel relations. Ettinger is concerned that the authors of the Trump plan might have ignored what he says is the violent nature of the Middle East, particularly in regard to the stability of Israel’s Eastern border, when putting together the proposal (based on expected details of the plan). At the same time while Ettinger praises the unique current US/Israel relationship under the Trump administration, he says that we don’t know what the future will look like come January 21, 2021, if a new US president is sworn into office.
Photo Credit: Flickr / U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv
20
Jan
2020
PA Daily Calls for Murder During International Holocaust Gathering
As over 40 world leaders are set to arrive in Jerusalem this week to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, a PA columnist has advocated for murder in order to disrupt the ceremonies. On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Maurice Hirsch Head of Legal Strategies for Palestinian Media Watch discusses how the PA in recent weeks has stepped up it’s anti-Israel incitement, and along with this call for murder, has launched blood libel campaigns accusing Jews of desecrating the Temple Mount – in order to rile up the masses towards terror and violence.