Israel Uncensored

05
Dec
2022

UN Legitimizes Hamas, “Horrified” When Terrorist Killed

Two parallel stories in the news this week coming out of the United Nations. First, UN special rapporteur for the “Palestinians” spoke at a Hamas conference in Gaza and welcomed their resistance (see: terrorism). Then, the UN Special Coordinator for the so-called Middle East Peace Process expressed that he was “horrified” that a terrorist who tried to murder Israelis in a village near Shechem was shot dead. On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh says that once again the UN is showing that it has no moral compass. This and all the latest news from Israel on this week’s podcast.

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29
Nov
2022

A Druze “Guide to the Middle East”

This past week, a young Druze Israeli citizen injured in car accident was murdered in Jenin, after terrorists from the PA took him off life support and held his body for ransom. The Druze community threatened that if his body was not returned, there would be blood. Within 24 hours, the family received the body back and gave him a proper burial. Officially, negotiations between Israel, the IDF, and the PA led to his release. But on this week’s Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten argues that what really caused the gunmen to cave, was the show of strength by the Druze community, issuing an ultimatum that the terrorists would pay a steep price if the body was not returned. Josh argues that Israel, years ago, should have taken a similar approach in securing the release of two Israelis, and the bodies of two IDF soldiers being held by Hamas in Gaza.

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27
Nov
2022

Who Are the English-Language Podcasters of Israel?

Josh Hasten was interviewed for Jpost’s cover story in their magazine about podcasters in Israel.

It shouldn’t be surprising that in a Jewish state, so many people have so much to say. And with the proliferation of podcasts, the ability to put one’s views “out there” for others to hear is easier than ever.

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07
Nov
2022

Will the New Government Create Change or Kick the Can Down the Road?

On today’s Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten interviews Israeli travel expert Yomi Groner. Groner talks about many issues affecting the lives of Israelis on a daily basis which he hopes the new government, under Prime Minister Netanyahu, will address. He would like concrete steps to be taken in regard to transportation, pension payments, and housing, in addition to the topics which are usually the focus of the news cycle. Also on the show, Josh gives his take on the election results, and calls out the haters who claim the sky is falling and that Israel is doomed following the rightward results. Some of those same people have been holding Israel to a different standard for years regardless of the government makeup.

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31
Oct
2022

Pre-Election Terrorism

As Israel prepares to elect representatives to the 25th Knesset on Tuesday, Arab terrorists continue their daily onslaught. On Saturday night an Israeli was murdered in a shooting attack near Kiryat Arba, while on Sunday a Jihadist rammed his car into a group of soldiers in the Dead Sea area. On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh encourages Israeli voters to go to the polls and vote for those candidates who will implement policies of true deterrence against those contemplating attacks on Jewish Israelis.

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03
Oct
2022

Rock (and Gun) Terrorism Around the Clock

On today’s Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten shares what his commute to Jerusalem from Gush Etzion looked like this morning as Arab terrorists finished attacking an Israeli bus near Tekoa, and were then rioting in their village. IDF troops arrived at the scene to disperse those responsible. Nevertheless, the last few days have seen a slew of rock and firebomb attacks, along with shootings on the roads of Judea and Samaria. Josh says that the political echelon must direct the IDF to use all its might and all tools at its disposal to squash the hornet’s nests of terror.

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20
Sep
2022

Iranian President Denies Holocaust

During a 60 Minutes interview aired on Sunday night, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi would not confirm that the Holocaust happened. He suggested that “historical events should be investigated by researchers and historians.” On this week’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh rails at the world community for begging the Iranian regime, the world’s lead sponsors of terror, and also Holocaust deniers, to rejoin the bad nuclear deal, which will pave the way from them to acquire nuclear weapons.

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12
Sep
2022

United We Stand, Divided We Fall

On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh discusses comments made yesterday by Shin Bet head Ronen Bar indicating that the social divide in Israeli society and political instability are fueling terrorist organizations’ desire to wipe out the Jewish State. Josh argues that Israeli society is more united than it seems, but nevertheless there is a long way to go in terms of “ahavat achim” (brotherly love). He says that once we are truly and fully united, our enemies don’t stand a chance.

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05
Sep
2022

Terrorists Catch Fire Trying to Murder Jews

On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, a rundown of the many terrorist attacks that took place in Israel this week, including yesterday’s Jordan Valley shooting. On Sunday, two Jihadi terrorists fired at an Israeli bus, injuring six, including the driver and five IDF soldiers. One of the soldiers who was seriously hurt has made progress in his recovery. As the terrorists were fleeing the scene of the attack, karma caught up with them, and their vehicle caught on fire, severely burning them both. At the same time, the IDF’s “Breaking the Wave” anti-terror campaign continues in full force. Media reports indicate that 1,200 wanted terror suspects were arrested and some 200 shooting attacks were thwarted over the past several months. Plus all the other latest news from Israel on this week’s podcast.

Photo Credit: National Union of Bus Drivers

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22
Aug
2022

Why Were Abbas’ Holocaust Comments Shocking?

This past week, while in Germany nonetheless, PA head Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel of carrying out 50 Holocausts against the “Palestinians.” His comments were condemned by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz along with leaders from Israel and around the world. While certainly despicable, why was anybody shocked? Abbas is a notorious Holocaust denier whose 1982 doctoral dissertation was called “The Other Side: The Secret Relationship Between Nazism and Zionism,” in which Abbas minimized the Nazi plan to liquidate the Jewish people and accused the Zionists of colluding with the Nazis. Abbas’ comments were certainly outrageous, but no reason for surprise. This story and all the latest news from Israel on this week’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten.

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