As President Joe Biden announced yesterday that he would no longer be seeking the Democratic party nomination for president, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is headed to Washington for high level meetings and to address a joint session of Congress. Netanyahu will be meeting with Biden, along with Vice President Kamala Harris, the new party nominee, as well as former President, and current Republican party nominee Donald Trump. On today’s Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten discusses this busy week of political happenings in the U.S. and how they could impact the situation in Israel.
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Biden BABBLES as Bibi heads for America | JLMinute
Decades of trying and failing to create a Palestinian state have taught President Biden nothing. This week, he took the opportunity to push the idea again on Prime Minister Netanyahu as if October 7th never happened. The PM will soon visit the US to address Congress and promote his vision for a post-war Gaza. Whether or not he meets with former President Trump remains to be seen.
Also, targeting Mohammed Deif; bringing the end of Hamas; IDF strategy; the future of the Abraham Accords; Abbas and the PA edging in; and the attempted targeting of Trump.
Chapters
0:00 Targeting Mohammed Deif
4:00 IDF & Hamas strategy
5:30 Biden speaks more nonsense
16:10 PM Netanyahu heads to the US
20:00 Abraham Accords, what’s next?
24:30 Attacks continue
26:11 Abbas tries to edge in
32:12 Trump targeted
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.
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
Ariel mayor, IDF clash over road access from PA town
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.
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.
“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
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
With Stephen Bryen, Dede Laugesen and Joshua Hasten | Securing America with Frank Gaffney
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.