The Judea and Samaria podcast

What happens when a Knesset member exposes a foreign consulate for glorifying terrorism on Israeli soil? MK Ohad Tal breaks his silence about the explosive confrontation outside the French consulate, revealing how foreign missions are allegedly fueling anti-Israel incitement, smuggling weapons and violating diplomatic norms. But that’s just the beginning. From bold plans to apply Israeli sovereign...

Blood money, global hypocrisy and a chilling betrayal from within. In this episode of "Judeacation," host Josh Hasten uncovers how the Palestinian Authority is doubling down, literally, on paying terrorists, while international “human rights” groups twist the truth and Hamas loyalists block their own people from escaping war. You won’t believe what happened on a plane full of desperate Gazans or h...

The IDF thwarted a potentially catastrophic Hamas terror plot in Bethlehem involving over 50 operatives. The episode highlights how Hamas continues to maintain a strong presence in Judea and Samaria, contrary to common assumptions. JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten also discusses recent terror threats near Jerusalem, ISIS-linked arrests and targeted attacks on Israeli farms. He critiques t...

New polling reveals a terrifying truth: support for the October 7th massacre is growing in the towns and villages of Judea and Samaria, Israel's heartland. In this episode of "Judeacation," Josh Hasten breaks down the shocking rise in Palestinian support for terrorism, the environmental warfare suffocating Jewish areas, Hamas activity in the West Bank and the dangerous calls to release convicted m...

Josh Hasten breaks down why Minister Bezalel Smotrich believes President Trump could support Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria—if Israel makes the case clearly, just as it did with the hostages. Plus: a foiled terror plot tied to a recently released prisoner, the deportation of foreign activists disrupting the olive harvest, and a sharp critique of media bias from the AP and New York Time...

JNS correspondent Josh Hasten reveals how the discovery of Mein Kampf in a Hamas-linked charity in Hebron underscores the deep-rooted hatred fueling Palestinian terror. He connects this indoctrination to the October 7 massacre and warns that peace is impossible while such ideology persists. The episode also covers the emotional return of freed hostage Avinatan Or, the alarming presence of armed PA...

Rabbi David Stav is the chief rabbi of the city of Shoham, the chairman of the Tzohar organization, and serves as a rabbi for the Ezra youth movement. In this episode, Rabbi David Stav warns that Israel is facing a dangerous internal rift that could weaken the nation at its most critical moment. Since the October 7th war began, divisions have been growing and distracting from the fight against the...

What does it mean to be a modern-day pioneer in Israel? Host Josh Hasten, JNS Middle East correspondent, takes viewers deep into the Judean hills for an eye-opening conversation with Ari Abramowitz, co-founder of The Land of Israel Network and Arugot Farms, and a reserve IDF soldier stationed on the front lines of southeastern Gush Etzion. From tactical gear to tractors, Ari isn’t just defending t...

Is Israel truly losing global public support or is that just the story the media wants you to believe?  JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten sits down with Josh Reinstein, President of the Israel Allies Foundation and Director of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus, named one of the 50 most influential Jews in the world by the Jerusalem Post. Together, they unpack the real data behind rising...

Kosher Guru on his time in Gaza.

Kosher Guru on his time in Gaza.

Host Josh Hasten, JNS Middle East correspondent, exposes the dangerous misinformation campaign aimed at discrediting Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria. Our guest, Eliana Passentin, Director of the International Desk at the Binyamin Regional Council, joins Josh to discuss the distortion of facts regarding "settler violence" and the media's role in perpetuating these false narratives. Eliana sh...

Did Israeli settlers burn down a historic church in Samaria, or was it a viral lie fueled by an anti-Israel agenda? What really happened on the ground? JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten is joined by Tila Falak Levy, a passionate advocate for Israel and Judea and Samaria, to uncover the truth behind the incendiary headlines. Together, they reveal the true nature of the incident, detailing t...

What drives American Jews to risk war zones rather than miss a summer in Judea and Samaria? In this inspiring episode of Judeacation, hosted by JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten, we sit down with Tila Falic Levy, Miami-based activist, philanthropist and Jewish education pioneer, for an emotional and eye-opening conversation about faith, resilience and the deep spiritual pull of Israel’s bi...

Discover the explosive truth behind why terror groups like Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran’s proxies all name their campaigns after Jerusalem. JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten welcomes Chaim Silberstein, founder and chairman of the Jerusalem Center for Applied Policy (J-CAP), to explain how these enemies understand something many in the West ignore: that Jerusalem is more than geography—it’s a...

The world mostly gets Judea and Samaria wrong - but supporters of Israel can fight back. In this episode of “Judeacation,” JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten sits down with Israeli activist and media spokesman Yisrael “Winky” Medad for a powerful discussion on reclaiming Israel's narrative.

What does it mean to live with courage, conviction and purpose in Israel’s biblical heartland? In this emotional episode of “Judeacation” on JNS TV, host Josh Hasten sits down with Miriam Fuld to honor the life, legacy and heroism of her late husband, Ari Fuld—an American-Israeli hero who was murdered in a 2018 terrorist attack.

Why are ritual circumcision, conversion and Jewish identity at the forefront of Israel’s religious and political debate? In this episode of “Judeacation,” JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten sits down with Rabbi Hayim Leiter, founder of Magen HaBrit, for a candid and fascinating conversation from the biblical heartland of Israel. Broadcast from the JNS Media Hub in Jerusalem, this episode di...

Josh Hasten, JNS Middle East Correspondent, sits down with Nadia Matar, co-founder of the Sovereignty Movement and the Women in Green initiative, to explore one of the most pressing questions facing Israel today: the urgent need to apply Israeli law to Judea and Samaria. Broadcasting from the JNS Media Hub in Jerusalem this episode cuts through decades of political ambiguity to clarify what sovere...

Discover the inspiring resilience of Israel’s heartland on this week’s episode of “Judeacation” with JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten, featuring multidisciplinary artist and security expert Mark Provisor. Broadcasting from Jerusalem at the JNS Media Hub, Josh sits down with Mark for a discussion about Israel’s security challenges, the failures exposed by October 7th and the enduring spiri...

What’s the truth about life in Judea and Samaria? This week on “Judeacation,” JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten welcomes Gedaliah Blum, founder of the Heartland Initiative, to uncover the realities of Israel’s biblical heartland and the global fight for Judeo-Christian values. Blum shares how the Heartland Initiative is building bridges between Israel and global allies, normalizing Judea a...

What’s it like saving lives under fire in Judea and Samaria while continuing to build Israel? In this episode of “Judeacation,” JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten is joined by Natalie Sopinsky, Director of Development for Hatzalah Yehuda and Shomron (Rescuers Without Borders) — Israel's volunteer emergency medical organization serving over 600,000 residents in Judea and Samaria.

In this episode, Josh Hasten, JNS Middle East Correspondent, sits down with Naomi Linder Kahn, Director of the International Division at The Regavim Movement, to discuss all the lies behind the Oscar-winning documentary, “No Other Land.” They will also cover Israel’s land sovereignty, legal battles, and the threats posed by illegal Palestinian construction in Area C.