Trump Administration

Apr

2025

War Won’t End Till Hamas is Gone

The Land of Israel Network · Israel Uncensored: War Won't End Till Hamas is Gone

In a pre-recorded message which aired Saturday night, Prime Minister Netanyahu insisted that the war in Gaza won’t end until Hamas is removed from power. The prime minister insisted that the remaining hostages are freed, and the bodies of those murdered by Hamas must be returned. The Prime Minister also vowed that Iran would not obtain a nuclear bomb under his watch. This as the Trump administration continues to negotiate with the Iranians over their nuclear program. These stories and much more on this week’s Israel Uncensored, with Josh Hasten.

Mar

2025

U.S. Launches Military Campaign Against the Houthis

The Land of Israel Network · Israel Uncensored: U.S. Launches Military Campaign Against the Houthis

The Trump Administration over the weekend launched a large-scale military operation targeting the Yemen-based and Iran-backed Houthi terrorist organization. President Trump said the campaign was in response to the Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. “They have waged an unrelenting campaign of piracy, violence, and terrorism against American, and other, ships, aircraft, and drones,” said President Trump, while criticizing what he called “pathetically weak” responses towards the Houthis by the Biden Administration. The Houthis claim they have responded by firing missiles and drones, targeting U.S. war ships. It remains to be seen whether the Houthis will also try to attack Israel, as a response. This story, and all the latest news from Israel, on this week’s “Israel Uncensored,” with Josh Hasten.

Mar

2025

Will the U.S. Attack Iran?

The Land of Israel Network · Israel Uncensored: Will the U.S. Attack Iran?

On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, media reports have indicated that U.S. President Trump is considering a strike against Iran’s nuclear sites. The President last week said he prefers negotiating a deal with the mullahs in Tehran, but has not ruled out the military option, should Iran cross the nuclear threshold.
At the same time, the Trump administration has in fact been holding direct negotiations with Hamas, surrounding the current ceasefire, and hostage crisis. Despite media reports, Israel says there is no daylight between our government, and the U.S. administration over the situation in Gaza. These stories and much more, on today’s episode.

Feb

2025

Is US suspension of funding to PA forces permanent?

Palestinian Authority security personnel parade in the Judea city of Hebron, Nov. 14, 2017. Photo by Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90.

(Feb. 24, 2025 / JNS) Israeli security experts, government leaders and NGOs have weighed in on reports from last week indicating that the U.S. administration has frozen funding to the Palestinian Authority Security Forces.

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Jan

2025

Yesha Council delegation gets warm welcome in Washington, DC

US Congressional Caucus for Judea and Samaria with Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan, Washington DC, Jan. 2025. Credit: Avi Dir

(Jan. 22, 2025 / JNS) A top-level delegation from the Yesha Council, representing Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, was in Washington, D.C., this week as invited guests for President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

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Dec

2024

Policymakers aim to enhance US-Israel relations during Trump term

Anglo-Israeli public diplomacy professionals, activists and Israel-U.S. relations experts attend the Yesha Council’s “Policy Opportunities for the Israel-US Relationship” conference at the Psagot Winery in Binyamin, Dec. 4, 2024. Credit: Yesha Council.

(Dec. 9, 2024 / JNS) Anglo-Israeli public diplomacy professionals, activists and Israel-U.S. relations experts gathered at the Psagot Winery in Binyamin on Thursday for a half-day conference organized by the Yesha Council, representing the communities of Judea and Samaria, to discuss policy opportunities for the Israel-U.S. relationship in light of the incoming Trump administration.

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Nov

2024

Josh Hasten discusses the latest news on Israel, the US, Iran, and Lebanon on News Nation Live

Josh Hasten, the Middle East Correspondent for JNS, joins News Nation Live to discuss the latest news regarding Israel, the United States, Iran, and Lebanon. He covers the Middle East relations of the Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration, as well as the ongoing effects of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. This interview took place on November 17, 2024.

Apr

2021

Biden Administration Making all the Wrong Moves

The Land of Israel · Israel Uncensored: Biden Administration Making all the Wrong Moves

On this week’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh discusses all the wrong moves made by the US Biden Administration in regard to Israel and the Middle East, while world Jewry was busy celebrating Passover. From launching indirect talks with Iran, to once again labeling Israel as an “occupier” in Judea and Samaria, from refunding the Palestinian Authority, to lifting sanctions on the ICC prosecutor, Josh says that on all of these issues, the administration is doing what it can to undo the accomplishments of the Trump administration and ultimately harm Israel’s interests.

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Dec

2020

Is the Window Closing for Israel to Apply Sovereignty over Judea and Samaria?

Jordan Valley Regional Council head David Elhayani. Credit: Meir Elipur

A new campaign has been launched by Israel’s Sovereignty Movement to encourage the application of Israeli law over those areas by the government, starting with the Jordan Valley and the northern Dead Sea area, before Donald Trump’s presidency comes to an end.

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Jun

2020

Amid Criticism of Trump Plan by Leaders in Judea and Samaria, Others See ‘Historic Opportunity’ Despite Flaws

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Efrat mayor Oded Revivi during a visit to Efrat, in the Gush Etzion area of Judea on July 31, 2019. Photo by Gershon Elinson/Flash90.

Israseli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi during a visit in Efrat, in Gush Etzion, on July 31, 2019. Photo by Gershon Elinson/Flash90

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to lay the groundwork to begin the process of applying Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley, and parts of Judea and Samaria, a debate has emerged among leaders in those Jewish communities over the ramifications of the Trump administration’s so-called “deal of the century.”

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