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Pilgrimage to Joseph’s Tomb an Increasingly Perilous Journey

Palestinians take over Joseph's Tomb in Nablus in 2000. It was under Israeli control until the tomb was attacked by a Palestinian mob. Photo by Flash90.

Palestinians take over Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus in 2000. It was under Israeli control until the tomb was attacked by a Palestinian mob. Photo by Flash90.

Since the current wave of Arab terrorism began in March, worshippers and the IDF soldiers guarding them have come under gunfire during the monthly organized pilgrimages to the Jewish holy site of Joseph’s Tomb in the city of Shechem, aka Nablus, in Samaria.

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Posted by Josh Hasten in Jewish News Syndicate

Time to Bring our Boys Home

On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, a very important interview with Dr. Leah Goldin, whose son Hadar Goldin HY”D was killed by Hamas terrorists in 2014, and whose body remains in Hamas’ hands along with the body of IDF soldier Oron Shaul HY”D. Goldin says the Israeli government must demand a price from Hamas in order to bring back our boys along with the other two Israelis believed to be held by Hamas. She adds that Hamas is on the receiving end of millions of “humanitarian aid” dollars, but governments past and present have not done what is necessary to carry out the basic IDF tenant of – no soldier is left behind. More information can be found at www.hadargoldinfoundation.org, while at the same time the Goldin’s are calling on Jews around the world to not only to have the Goldin family in their “hearts” but in their “heads” in doing what they can to help bring Hadar home.

Posted by Josh Hasten in Israel Uncensored

Israeli Security Forces Thwarting Terror

In the most recent terror “wave,” Israeli security forces over the weekend potentially thwarted a major terror attack by liquidating three members of an Arab cell deemed to be “ticking time-bombs.” The IDF, police, border police and other security divisions have mobilized across the country in order to keep Israelis safe with the onset of Ramadan. Hear all the latest on Israel’s anti-terror efforts on this week’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten.

Photo Credit: IDF Soldiers Prepare Near Israeli-Syrian Border / Flickr

Posted by Josh Hasten in Israel Uncensored

Israel’s Lone Soldiers Bolstered by ‘Family,’ New Program Instituted for Digital Ambassadors

From left: Michal Berman, CEO of the Lone Soldier Center; Ayelet Levin; Knesset member Michael Biton; and Mark Levin (parents of Michael Levin). Photo by Yonit Schiller.

From left: Michal Berman, CEO of the Lone Soldier Center; Ayelet Levin; Knesset member Michael Biton; and Mark Levin (parents of Michael Levin). Photo by Yonit Schiller.

An inaugural conference was held in Jerusalem’s Knesset on Thursday to pay homage and discuss the strategic contributions made by lone soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces, while also addressing some of this community’s needs.

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Posted by Josh Hasten in Jewish News Syndicate

Israeli Jewish Youth Build Bridges of Understanding Before Joining the Army

“Mechina Hannaton,” whose student body includes post-high-schoolers from diverse backgrounds throughout Israeli society—religious, secular and everyone in between. Credit: Omri Salner

“Mechina Hannaton,” whose student body includes post-high-schoolers from diverse backgrounds throughout Israeli society—religious, secular and everyone in between. Credit: Omri Salner

Students from every background imaginable study at the Hannaton Educational Center pre-military academy in the Lower Galilee, learning how to embrace diversity in Israeli society and explore coexistence with Arab neighbors.

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Posted by Josh Hasten in Jewish News Syndicate

Israel Sends Teams to Help in Surfside, Florida

An IDF engineering team along with a United Hatzalah psychotrauma and crisis response unit have traveled from Israel to Surfside Florida, to help in the rescue efforts and to work with the families of those still trapped in the rubble of this week’s condo building collapse. Whether it’s an earthquake in Haiti, a tsunami in Asia, or any other natural disaster, or emergency situation, time and time again Israel has proven to always be there. Our prayers are with the community of Surfside. This plus all the latest news from Israel on today’s edition of Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten.

Photo Credit: United Hatzalah spokesperson

Posted by Josh Hasten in Israel Uncensored

Evyatar Community in Samaria May Face Government Evacuation

A view of the Evyatar community, in northern Samaria, on June 16, 2021. Photo by Sraya Diamant/Flash90.

A view of the Evyatar community, in northern Samaria, on June 16, 2021. Photo by Sraya Diamant/Flash90.

The IDF this week rejected the submission of master-plan documents towards full legalization sent to the Civil Administration by the Shomron (Samaria) Regional Council on behalf of the small community of Evyatar, which is under their jurisdiction, leaving residents scrambling to prevent the forced evacuation of the community and destruction of their houses in the days ahead.

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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.

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A Thanksgiving Break to Thank Them for their Service

“Thanksgiving isn’t a Jewish holiday, so for lone soldiers, it can be difficult being away from family and friends,” says Yehoshua Sigala of the Lone Soldier Center, with offices in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, November 2019. Photo by Yonit Schiller.

“Thanksgiving isn’t a Jewish holiday, so for lone soldiers, it can be difficult being away from family and friends,” says Yehoshua Sigala of the Lone Soldier Center, with offices in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, November 2019. Photo by Yonit Schiller.

As many as 1,000 lone soldiers in Israel had the chance to celebrate the holiday with food, friends … and even a little football.

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Posted by Josh Hasten in Jewish News Syndicate

Saying Thank You to IDF Lone Soldiers

On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten an interview with Oren Hason, the CEO of the Lone Soldier Center in memory of Michael Levin. Hason talks about his organization’s important work with soldiers who arrive in Israel, with little to no family, in order to follow their hearts and serve in the IDF. The center is currently getting ready for their annual Thanksgiving party for lone soldiers to be held in Jerusalem on Thursday November 28. Also on today’s show Josh wraps up a tumultuous week in Israel with over 400 rockets fired by terror groups in Gaza at the communities in the south and center of the country. After 18 years of rocket fire, will it ever end?

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Posted by Josh Hasten in Israel Uncensored