The Judea and Samaria podcast

One false headline can ignite global outrage in seconds, but what happens when the truth finally fights back? In this episode of Judeacation, you’ll learn exactly how disinformation spreads about Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, why initial media narratives often stick even after being debunked and how security forces are confronting real terror threats from ISIS cells to convicted terrorists reentering Israel illegally. Host Josh Hasten breaks down the anatomy of a viral smear, exposes the gap between headlines and facts and unpacks major developments on land registration, population growth and Israeli sovereignty. If you want to understand how narratives are shaped, how policy decisions impact the region and what’s really happening beyond the headlines, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.

Israel just made a move that could reshape the future of Judea and Samaria forever and this episode breaks down exactly why it matters. Host Josh Hasten dives into Israel’s dramatic decision to lift decades-old land restrictions, what it signals about sovereignty and deterrence and how it connects to major security developments like terrorist deportations, a Lebanon-directed Hamas-Hezbollah cell being stopped in its tracks and the growing push to restore the historic name “Judea and Samaria” in U.S. policy.

In this episode, Josh Hasten analyzes how Palestinian political leadership, financial structures, and international advocacy efforts influence developments in Judea and Samaria. He looks at land activity in Area C, long-standing incentive systems that continue under updated frameworks, and how global narratives often form before full context is widely understood. The conversation helps viewers approach Palestinian-Israeli coverage with a more critical eye by focusing on incentives, coordination, and how information travels across borders in today’s media environment.

Today's episode begins with a masterclass in how anti-Israel narratives get manufactured in real time: armed robbers near Hebron disguise themselves as IDF soldiers, betting the internet will do the propaganda for them before the facts catch up. From there, host Josh Hasten moves fast through the week’s biggest Judea and Samaria developments, including the launch of a new community in Samaria, a high-stakes legal push toward the death penalty for a terrorist and the IDF’s home-demolition policy with the blunt question Israel rarely asks out loud: what actually deters terror? You’ll come away understanding how “apartheid” accusations collide with reality on the ground, why Oslo’s Area A map still creates lethal flashpoints and how American pro-Israel leadership is increasingly putting Judea and Samaria back at the center of the biblical-and-political argument.

This episode of Judeacation cuts through the slogans and forces viewers to understand what E1 actually is and why it matters now. Instead of recycled talking points, Josh Hasten walks audiences through the geography, security logic, legal realities and psychological warfare surrounding Israel’s long-delayed E1 housing plan. Viewers will learn how E1 connects Jerusalem to Ma’ale Adumim, why every Israeli government understood its strategic value, how “apartheid” accusations collapse under basic legal scrutiny and why language itself has become a battlefield in Israel’s sovereignty debate. This is a masterclass in how borders, words and policy shape Israel’s future after October 7. If you want to understand what Israel is really fighting over, this episode explains it clearly, unapologetically and with facts the critics never address.

Israel's next battle may be diplomatic but it could redefine the country’s borders. In this episode of "Judeacation", Likud MK Danny Danon joins Josh Hasten to break down PM Netanyahu’s pivotal Florida meetings, President Trump’s shifting posture, and the growing pressure from evangelical allies for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. From historic Knesset votes to the global response after October 7, this conversation explores why strength, not restraint, may be Israel’s most powerful diplomatic weapon and why the world’s reaction to terrorism could determine Israel’s next irreversible move.

A dark, silent war is being waged: Arabs are bulldozing ancient Jewish heritage sites in Judea and Samaria, and the world doesn’t just stay silent, it blames Israel. In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the battle to erase Jewish history entirely. From archaeological terrorism to Western governments condemning Jewish homes, this episode of Judeacation exposes the hypocrisy, the danger and the ticking time bomb that could spark a third intifada. Plus: disturbing new attempts to turn Christians against Israel and the shocking truth about Christmas propaganda in Haifa. You won’t hear this anywhere else.

Something seismic just shifted in Judea and Samaria and the world barely blinked. In this episode of Judeacation, Josh Hasten unpacks a quiet bureaucratic move that may mark the beginning of Israeli sovereignty in the heart of the Jewish homeland. But as civilian authority is handed over from the army to civilian hands, chaos brews: a Jewish woman nearly kidnapped in Jericho, international outrage over the legalization of Jewish communities, and foreign media spinning terrorist arrests as “ethnic cleansing.” Is this the dawn of normalization or the spark before the next storm?

Former member of Israel's Knesset Moshe Feiglin makes a bold claim: the real war isn’t just with Hamas, it’s a global identity war between civilization and two destructive ideologies: radical Islam and progressivism. From the shocking silence of feminist groups on October 7 to the collapse of Israeli deterrence and Western values, Feiglin tears into the ideological rot hollowing out the West and Israel’s own military and political elite. He explains why modern Zionism has lost its soul, why anti-Semitism can’t be fought with Hasbara and why reclaiming Judea, Samaria, Gaza and our faith is the only path forward.

This week, the UN voted overwhelmingly to demand Israel withdraw from Judea, Samaria and the Golan Heights, territories critical to Israeli security. But what lies beneath these so-called “peaceful resolutions”? Is it diplomacy or a death sentence? JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten exposes the dangerous implications of UN bias, rising terror in Judea and Samaria, the sickening glorification of murderers like Marwan Barghouti and the environmental warfare endangering Israeli families all while the world looks the other way.

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 sovereignty over Judea and Samaria to blunt truths about the woke West’s moral collapse, MK Tal doesn’t hold back. Brace yourself for a fiery conversation that exposes the duplicity of the international community and lays out a roadmap that could reshape the Middle East.

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 how the father of a terrorist celebrated his son's death. Strap in for a no-holds-barred takedown of the lies fueling terror and the silence that's letting it happen.

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 the international narrative around "settler violence" and defends residents of Judea and Samaria against media generalizations. The show ends with commentary on the continued danger of Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority’s terror incentives.

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 mass-murderer Marwan Barghouti. From fake UN stats to real security threats, it’s time to face what’s happening on the ground.

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 Times portraying Israeli self-defense as aggression.

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 gunmen near Jewish communities, and growing Arab infiltrations into Israeli cities. Hasten critiques U.S. lawmakers pushing a two-state plan and exposes how the UN distorts casualty figures to malign Israel. His message is clear: the war is not just physical—it’s a fight against global lies.

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 true enemy. This episode explores how those cracks are deepening, why they threaten Israel’s ability to remain united, and what must be done to prevent this weakness from becoming fatal for Israel’s future.

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 the land, he’s building it with his own hands. Learn how one visionary left everything behind to transform barren mountains into a thriving oasis of Jewish sovereignty and spirituality. From the ecological miracles of Arugot Farms to the philosophical foundations of Zionism, Ari shares what drives his mission and how farming, faith and national defense are deeply intertwined in modern Judea and Samaria. The discussion covers: The strategic and spiritual significance of farming in Judea and Samaria The myth of "settler violence" and the media's vilification of hilltop youth Land sovereignty debates, including Bezalel Smotrich's 82% sovereignty plan Biblical roots of modern Zionism and the future vision of building the Third Temple A glimpse into redemption, prophecy, and the identity of the Jewish people Whether you're new to the conversation or deeply passionate about Israel, this episode will challenge assumptions, stir your soul and remind you that Zionism is alive, and evolving, on the mountaintops of Judea.

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 anti-Israel sentiment, generational shifts in Christian support and how faith-based diplomacy is playing a vital role in Israel’s survival and global advocacy. From Gen Z’s troubling alignment with Hamas in recent polls, to the impact of secularism and moral relativism on U.S. foreign policy, addresses the issues concerning supporters of Israel. Reinstein also discusses why Christian support for Israel remains a cornerstone of the Jewish state’s security and how millions of Bible-believing Christians are fighting back against misinformation. Topics covered include: Why Gen Z is more vulnerable to anti-Israel propaganda How faith-based diplomacy is changing international alliances The state of Jewish and Christian leadership abroad Israel’s ongoing war on multiple fronts, including Judea and Samaria The campaign for full Israeli sovereignty in Area C President Trump’s legacy and renewed pro-Israel moves Why mainstream media is failing and how influencers are winning the Hasbara war