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Josh Hasten is a Middle East correspondent for JNS. He is co-host of the JNS podcast “Jerusalem Minute,” as well as the host of the JNS podcast “Judeacation.” He also hosts the weekly radio program “Israel Uncensored” on “The Land of Israel Radio Network.” An award-winning freelance journalist, he writes regularly for JNS and other publications. He is also a sought-after guest for television and radio interviews on current events in Israel, having appeared on CNN, BBC, Sky News, Fox, APTV, WABC, ILTV, i24News, and many others.

Israel took the title with a 34-13 win over Serbia, despite electing to forfeit a game during the first round of the tournament as it was scheduled to take place on Shabbat.
The Arizona and Kansas State men’s basketball teams are in Israel as guests of AFI, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating antisemitism and promoting a positive narrative about Israel.
Volunteers regularly cook up a storm to thank the warriors who keep them safe.
Washington’s decision to freeze scientific cooperation with organizations over the Green Line creates a “lose-lose dynamic,” says former U.S. envoy.
Cabinet reduces red tape as Minister Bezalel Smotrich gets promised authority.
Between 40 and 50 young men study Talmud and Jewish law at the Samaria institution.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Samaria Regional Council head hail the move • Washington “deeply troubled,” says U.S. Embassy spokesperson.
The delegation was the largest since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 • Israeli troops were shot at and returned fire, making several arrests and seizing weapons.