On today’s Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten discusses Israel’s most recent hostage negotiations, to free the remaining 100 Israelis being held by the Hamas terrorist regime in Gaza. U.S. President Elect Donald Trump has once again sent a warning that there will be “hell to pay” if Hamas doesn’t release the hostages by his January 20 inauguration. Josh says he is optimistic about the incoming U.S. administration, but at the same time, Israel must first and foremost implement the necessary policies which ensure its safety and well-being.
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Three Israelis murdered in Samaria terrorist attack
Three Israelis were murdered, and seven others were wounded on Monday morning, as Arab terrorists opened fire on Israeli vehicles in the Arab village of Al Funduk, just outside of Kedumim in Samaria. IDF forces were in pursuit of the terrorists. At the same time, terrorists have gone back to launching rockets at Sderot and other communities near the border with Gaza. On this week’s Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten says Israel will have to continue to play “whack-a-mole” as the remaining Hamas members continue popping their heads up in different areas, throughout Gaza.
The Houthis Must Go
The Iranian-backed Yemen-based Houthi terrorist organization continues to fire ballistic missiles at the State of Israel. The attacks have generally come in the middle of the night, waking up millions of Israelis and forcing them to run to the shelters. On this week’s Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten reports that some Israeli security officials are saying that Israel should strike Iran, the head of the octopus, in order to quell the Houthi threat. This story, plus all the latest news from Israel’s seven-front war.
Biden Quits the Race, as Bibi Heads for D.C.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Strength Wins Out in the Middle East
As Iran moves forward towards nuclear weapons, Hamas’ popularity surges, and Hezbollah attacks the north, Josh Hasten says that Israel and the Western powers must show strength in the face of all threats. On today’s Israel Uncensored, Hasten says that history has taught that appeasing terrorists in our region or kicking the can down the road, does not yield results. Even though the administration in Washington has adapted policies showcasing weakness, Israel must stand strong with threats on many fronts.
ICJ Side with Hamas Evil
Even though the UN’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an ambiguous ruling in regard to Israel’s military campaign in Rafah, the vote was applauded by Hamas, which says it all. Nevertheless, Israel’s government insists that no force in the world will prevent the IDF from defeating Hamas’ final four battalions in Rafah, and finishing off that terrorist organization. This story and all the latest news on this week’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten.
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Turning a Blind Eye to Terror Tunnels
The IDF this week revealed that troops discovered at least 50 tunnels leading from Egypt into Rafah. On today’s Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten says that obviously the Egyptians knew that Hamas was importing weapons, literally under their noses, but failed to act. At the same time Egypt has reinforced their above ground border, not letting Gazans flee into their country. Nevertheless, the anti-Israel haters ignore Egypt (and Hamas) and blame the Jewish State for everything going on in Gaza.
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