“On October 7, we were 100% the bulletproof vests of the nation.” This is according to Master Sgt. Dean Elsdunne, Israel Police international spokesperson, speaking to JNS on the sidelines of an emotional event at the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem on Wednesday night, honoring the 67 police officers who died in the line of duty on Oct. 7, 2023, and over the past year, battling terrorists and defending the State of Israel.
Hamas
October 7th, One Year Later
On this week’s Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten discusses the one year anniversary on the Gregorian calendar of the October 7, 2023 massacre in which Hamas murdered 1,200 Israelis. Israel has been at war on seven fronts ever since, and despite the pain and loss experienced this year, Josh says that Israel will defeat her enemies, as winning is the only option for the Jewish State.
Golfing to raise awareness—and $1 million—for victims of terrorism
California high-school golf phenom Max Margolis, 17, played 101 holes on Sunday at the Caesarea Golf Club, in the baking sun, to raise money for Israeli victims of terror.
Israelis clash over detention of reservists accused of abusing Nukhba terrorist
Protesters, including right-wing members of Knesset, took part on Monday in heated demonstrations at the entrance to two Israel Defense Forces bases, with some even managing to break inside.
How will Israel respond to the massacre of 12 children? | JLMinute
PM Benjamin Netanyahu concluded his trip to the US as Israel continues to reel from Hezbollah’s massacre of 12 children playing soccer in the Golan Heights. He returns to a country demanding the IDF restore quiet to its northern border. Will we see Lebanon go up in flames or will Bibi hold off for a more opportune time?
Also, we discuss Bibi’s address to Congress; his proposed Abraham Alliance; the protests outside of Congress; Netanyahu’s meeting with Harris and Trump; and the five dead hostage bodies recovered in Gaza tunnels.
Chapter
0:00 Intro – Majdal Shams massacre
5:00 How will Israel respond?
7:00 Bibi’s address to Congress
10:00 The Abraham Alliance
12:00 Protests in DC
14:00 Netanyahu’s meeting with Harris
22:30 Meeting with Trump
26:30 5 dead hostages recovered in Gaza
29:00 Fatah and Hamas sign deal
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.
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
Is a full-scale operation in the North inevitable? | ILTV Israel News
“As the Rafah operation expands to take out Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and the northern front continues to escalate. ILTV’s Emily Schrader speaks with journalist and talk radio host Josh Hasten about the situation.
Hostage Rescue Offers Hope
In a military operation many are comparing to the “Raid on Entebbe,” the IDF, counter terrorism police, and the Israel Security Agency, rescued four Israeli hostages from the clutches of Hamas in Gaza. All were being held in “civilian” homes in central Gaza. On today’s Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten discusses the operation which lifted the spirits of a nation. Unfortunately, it was with mixed emotions as a member of the elite Yamam force, which led the raid, Commander Arnon Zamora, HY”D, was killed during the hostage extraction.