The Judea and Samaria podcast

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.

Competing Narratives: The Information War in Judea and Samaria 15.06.2026 19min

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.

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.

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.

The EU’s Moral Equivalence: Israel and Hamas in the Same Conversation 18.05.2026 20min

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.

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.

Bernie Sanders and U.S. Policy Toward Israel: Efforts to Block Arms Sales 27.04.2026 19min

Stopped at the Crossing: An Unconventional Palestinian Infiltration Attempt 21.04.2026 19min

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.

Misinformation in Conflict: Israel Blamed After Iranian Missile Kills Palestinians 23.03.2026 17min

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.

Cheering the Missiles: What a New Palestinian Media Watch Report Reveals 09.03.2026 15min

What happens when people cheer missile strikes that could kill them too? Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten breaks down a disturbing new Palestinian Media Watch report revealing how some in the Palestinian Authority are openly celebrating Iranian missile attacks on Tel Aviv while calling for more strikes on Israel and even American targets. Viewers will see the clips themselves and learn what these reactions reveal about incitement, propaganda and the deeper ideological conflict shaping the region, while also exploring the security realities inside Israel during wartime and the resilience of Israeli communities under fire.

The Sheep Incident: How a Viral Narrative Took Hold 25.02.2026 19min

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.

How Shifts in Land Restrictions Mark a Turning Point on Sovereignty 17.02.2026 13min

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.

Inside Palestinian Power: Leadership, Money and Strategy in Judea and Samaria 02.02.2026 19min

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.

Bedouin Criminals Rob Jewelry Store Disguised as IDF Soldiers 19.01.2026 13min

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.

Israel’s E1 Expansion Explained: Geography, Security and Sovereignty 12.01.2026 12min

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.

Why October 7 Could Lead to Israeli Sovereignty (w/MK Dan Ilouz) 04.01.2026 26min

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.