Gaza border

Jul

2021

Sderot Hesder – Israel’s Physical and Spiritual Frontlines

The Land of Israel · Israel Uncensored: Sderot Hesder – Israel's Physical and Spiritual Frontlines

On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, an interview with Rabbi Ari Katz, Director of PR, Max and Ruth Schwartz Yeshivat Hesder Sderot. Katz described how the student-soldiers of the institution give back to the community during times of war and times of quiet. The Hesder, located a kilometer from the Gaza border, is also in the midst of a fundraising campaign to expand their campus and “rocketproof” their remaining unprotected buildings. Also on today’s show, the latest news from Israel.

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.