The Judea and Samaria podcast

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  Judea and Samaria: Israel’s Presence and the Return to Ganim 19.08.2026 19min

  Israel is not leaving Judea and Samaria. In this episode of Judeacation, Josh Hasten breaks down Danny Danon’s forceful message at the U.N., serious questions surrounding U.N. “settler violence” statistics and the thwarting of an alleged terrorist attack in northern Samaria. Plus, Jewish families return to Ganim 21 years after the community was uprooted and new development projects continue to strengthen Jewish life in Samaria. Watch the full episode and subscribe to JNS TV for more news and analysis from Israel.
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  Denying Jewish History: The Narrative Used to Justify Terrorism 10.08.2026 16min

  The stories fueling this conflict don't begin on the battlefield, they begin with the history people are taught. In this week's Judeacation, Josh Hasten unpacks the narratives and political shifts shaping Israel today. You'll learn how historical denial is being used to justify terrorism against Jews, why a wrong turn into Jenin nearly ended in tragedy, what surprising comments from an opposition MK could signal about the future of Jewish communities in Gaza and why major developments in Judea and Samaria are quietly changing facts on the ground.
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  Is There a Difference Between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority? 03.08.2026 19min

  If you still believe there's a meaningful difference between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, this episode will force you to think again. This week on Judeacation, Josh Hasten examines newly surfaced footage of senior Palestinian Authority and Fatah officials praising terrorists and supporting the destruction of Israel, raising difficult questions about the distinction often made between the PA and Hamas. He also breaks down Israel's latest counterterrorism measures following deadly attacks in Judea and Samaria, UNESCO's controversial decision regarding the biblical city of Samaria, claims surrounding so-called "settler violence," another foiled terror attack and the continued expansion of Jewish communities throughout Israel's biblical heartland. If you want to better understand the ideological battle unfolding alongside the security one, and why the narrative war matters just as much as events on the ground, this episode is essential viewing.
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  The Gilad Farm: The Rise in Terror Attacks in Judea and Samaria 27.07.2026 19min

  Is Judea and Samaria entering a dangerous new phase of the war?  This week on Judeacation, Josh Hasten examines the deadly terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of two Israelis at Gilad Farm and asks whether Israel is facing a coordinated wave of violence across the region. From arson attacks, stabbings and counterterrorism operations to the growing military capabilities of the Palestinian Authority, European involvement in Area C and the latest developments affecting Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, this episode connects the stories that often receive little international attention. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the security challenges unfolding on Israel's eastern front, and why many believe the battle for Judea and Samaria is becoming one of the country's most critical strategic tests.
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  The Israel Guys: Why Hilltop Farms Matter in Judea and Samaria 20.07.2026 32min

  The battle over Judea and Samaria may have far less to do with politics than you've been told. Josh Hasten travels to a farm in Judea and Samaria to speak with Nate Waller of "The Israel Guys" about why tiny hilltop farms have become the center of an international political storm. You'll learn why supporters see these farms as strategically vital for Israel's security, how volunteers from around the world are helping build them, why sanctions have become a major point of controversy and how biblical, historical and geopolitical narratives collide on the ground. Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation offers an inside look at one of the most hotly debated issues shaping Israel's future.
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  The Battle for the Narrative: The Ro Khanna Controversy 13.07.2026 20min

  Did a U.S. congressman manufacture a political scandal or did the headlines miss the real story? In this episode of Judeacation, Josh Hasten unpacks the controversy surrounding Congressman Ro Khanna's visit to Judea and Samaria and explore how viral narratives can shape international opinion before all the facts emerge. You'll also learn about Britain's debate over criminalizing Jewish land purchases, Ireland's unprecedented boycott of products from Judea and Samaria, the Palestinian Authority's continued glorification of convicted terrorists, major new development projects in Israel's biblical heartland and the nightly IDF operations that rarely make international headlines.
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  Judea and Samaria: Israel's Next Security Front 06.07.2026 17min

  Israel's next front may already be taking shape, and it's much closer to home than most people realize. Josh Hasten examines alarming reports of Iranian-backed drone threats emerging in Judea and Samaria and explains why these developments matter far beyond the headlines. You'll also learn about major Israeli counterterror operations, new Jewish communities in Samaria, the growing environmental battle against illegal PA activity and why UNRWA's financial crisis could have major implications for the region.
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  The UN Report: Propaganda, Misinformation and the Battle for Truth 30.06.2026 19min

  Josh Hasten exposes an explosive UN report, the criticism surrounding its sources and methodology and the broader information war playing out alongside the conflict. You'll also learn how Iran is reportedly shifting its terror strategy into Judea and Samaria, why Israeli security forces say new threats are emerging closer to home and how propaganda, terrorism and international politics are becoming increasingly intertwined in the battle over Israel's future.
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  Competing Narratives: The Information War in Judea and Samaria 15.06.2026 19min
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  Deadly Shooting Attack: Six fronts, Israel on High Alert 08.06.2026 17min

  Israel is once again on high alert after Palestinian terrorists carried out a deadly shooting attack today, killing one Israeli and wounding several others. As security forces launched a massive manhunt and the IDF moved swiftly to respond, the attack sent shockwaves across the country and raised fresh concerns about a growing wave of terrorism targeting Israeli civilians. In this episode, we break down what happened, how Israeli forces responded, and what these latest attacks reveal about the security situation on the ground. With tensions already running high, many are asking whether this incident could signal a dangerous new phase in the conflict.
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  Fatah’s New Leadership: Power, Terror and the Future of Judea and Samaria 02.06.2026 17min

  Convicted terrorists rising to the top of Fatah's leadership, calls for Hamas-Fatah unity against Israel, a 19-year manhunt finally ending in justice and dramatic moves shaping the future of Judea and Samaria...this episode of Judeacation uncovers developments that could redefine the region's political landscape. Viewers will learn why recent Palestinian Authority leadership elections are raising alarm bells, how Israel is strengthening its historical and strategic presence in Judea and Samaria and what growing international pressure, and unexpected new allies in Europe, could mean for Israel's future.
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  Israel’s New Death Penalty: Terror, Security and Judea and Samaria 26.05.2026 16min

  Josh Hasten breaks down Israel’s dramatic new death penalty law for convicted terrorists and what it could mean for deterrence and national security. You’ll also learn how Mahmoud Abbas accidentally exposed the Palestinian Authority’s continued “pay-for-slay” terror funding scheme, why Israel may finally dismantle the illegal Khan al-Ahmar outpost and how new infrastructure projects in Judea and Samaria signal a deeper push for Israeli permanence and sovereignty. This episode reveals the quiet but massive struggle shaping the future of Judea and Samaria, and why the stakes are far bigger than most people realize.
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  The EU’s Moral Equivalence: Israel and Hamas in the Same Conversation 18.05.2026 20min
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  Battle of Narratives: The Media War Over Judea and Samaria 11.05.2026 19min

  Josh Hasten pulls back the curtain on the battle over truth in Judea and Samaria, exposing how police data, media framing, Palestinian Authority propaganda and international organizations shape the global perception of Israel. Viewers will learn how viral narratives are constructed, why certain incidents dominate international headlines and how information warfare has become just as important as the conflict on the ground itself. From accusations against Jewish communities to churches, terrorism, land battles, and media manipulation this episode challenges everything people think they know about the region and reveals the deeper strategy behind the headlines.
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  Media Framing and Misinformation: The Hebron Hills Case 04.05.2026 18min

  Josh Hasten uncovers how global headlines can be carefully staged to shape perception and what really happened behind the scenes in the southern Hebron Hills. This episode arms you with a critical skill: how to question what you see and to dig for truth beneath the surface. If you want to understand how media narratives are built, and how to spot the cracks, this is one you can’t afford to miss.
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  Bernie Sanders and U.S. Policy Toward Israel: Efforts to Block Arms Sales 27.04.2026 19min
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  Stopped at the Crossing: An Unconventional Palestinian Infiltration Attempt 21.04.2026 19min
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  Silent Strategy: How Israel Is Reshaping Judea and Samaria 14.04.2026 14min

  While the world’s eyes are locked on Iran, this episode exposes the quieter moves reshaping the future of Israel. Viewers will learn how strategy isn’t just about war, but about geography and control...through the approval of dozens of new communities, the interception of weapons flows and the prevention of terror attacks before they happen. It’s a crash course in how realities are built on the ground long before they’re debated globally, and why what looks like small, local developments may actually determine the long-term balance of power. By the end, you’ll see that the real story isn’t always where the noise is, it’s where the map is quietly being redrawn.
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  Misinformation in Conflict: Israel Blamed After Iranian Missile Kills Palestinians 23.03.2026 17min
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  Potential New Front: Iran Building a Terror Network in Judea and Samaria 16.03.2026 14min

  Israel’s next battlefield may already be forming in Judea and Samaria, and Iran is quietly trying to light the fuse. In this episode, viewers get an inside look at an exclusive IDF briefing revealing how Iranian money, terror networks and incitement campaigns are converging to create a potential new front in Israel’s war, while the IDF races to dismantle terror hubs and prevent attacks before they happen. You’ll learn how over 200 terror suspects were arrested in just one week, why Israel sees Judea and Samaria as a strategic flashpoint during the Iran war and how propaganda, incitement and regional politics could shape the next stage of the conflict.