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Josh Hasten

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.

Ze'ev Elkin speaks on May 18 2020. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
Israel News
Why Ze’ev Elkin believes it’s his time in the political spotlight
Having left Likud to support Gideon Sa’ar and the New Hope party, he feels that they are in the best position to garner enough votes to topple longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and form a government as the Jewish state heads to its fourth round of elections in two years. Here’s why ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Josh Hasten
A general view of the Jewish community of Karnei Shomron in Samaria, June 4, 2020. Photo by Sraya Diamant/Flash90.
Israel News
Israel headed towards 1 million residents living in the West Bank
A “West Bank Jewish Population Stats Report” shows a 17 percent growth in the last five years of the Jewish population of the West Bank, as well as neighborhoods of eastern Jerusalem, now comprise more than 10 percent of Israel’s Jewish population.
Feb. 2, 2021
Josh Hasten
Family and friends attend the Dec. 22 funeral of Tal Menashe resident Esther Horgen, who was killed in a terrorist attack on Dec. 21, 2020. Photo by Meir Vaknin/Flash90.
Israel News
30-day mourning period for Israeli Esther Horgen to be observed online
Benjamin Horgen said he has been focused on “continuing in Esther’s path of positive thinking and seeing the good in life,” while at the same time noting that he has been thrust into the realm of Israel advocacy.
Jan. 19, 2021
Josh Hasten
Israeli women get together to run as a group in memory of Esther Horgen, whose body was found on Dec. 21, 2020. Source: Facebook (used with permission).
Israel News
‘We do not live in fear’: Israeli women encourage running in memory of Esther Horgen
The murder of a 52-year-old wife, mother and life coach won’t stop Israelis from their activities.
Dec. 25, 2020
Josh Hasten
Jordan Valley Regional Council head David Elhayani. Credit: Meir Elipur
Israel News
Is the window closing for Israel to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria?
A new campaign has been launched by Israel’s Sovereignty Movement to encourage the application of Israeli law over those areas by the government, starting with the Jordan Valley and the northern Dead Sea area, before Donald Trump’s presidency comes to an end.
Dec. 16, 2020
Josh Hasten
The U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) building in the southern Gaza Strip on July 26, 2018. Photo by Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90.
Antisemitism
Activists and experts demand German transparency on UNRWA support
Germany is currently the top donor nation to UNRWA, contributing nearly $170 million in 2019. Experts say that UNRWA’s textbooks promote “the delegitimization of Israel and the Jews in what they call ‘Palestine.’ ”
Nov. 30, 2020
Josh Hasten
Bedouin in the Negev Desert near Arad, Feb. 20, 2020. Photo by Anat Hermony/Flash90.
World News
Israeli NGOs applaud jail term for Bedouin man convicted of polygamy
“The government owes it to every one of us, but first and foremost to the Bedouin citizens of Israel, to put an end to this regressive and corrupting practice immediately,” says Regavim director.
Nov. 3, 2020
Josh Hasten
A group of Jewish leaders representing the Jewish community of Judea and Samaria participate in a prayer session for U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the presidential election, Nov. 2, 2020. Credit: Hebron Hills Regional Council Spokesperson.
U.S. News
Judea, Samaria Jewish leaders in Hebron pray for Trump
“[He] is a president who cares about the State of Israel, and it is important for us that he continues for another term,” says Gush Etzion Regional Council head.
Nov. 2, 2020
Josh Hasten
The report shares the results of a ministry study examining 250 suspicious Twitter accounts, finding 170—or nearly 70 percent of them—to be inauthentic profiles trying to stir anti-Israel sentiment online and manipulate discourse against Israel in violation of Twitter policy. Credit: Israel’s Ministry of Strategic Affairs
Antisemitism
Israel: Tackling phony social-media accounts ‘major strategic challenge to be dealt with’
The report shares the results of a Ministry of Strategic Affairs study examining 250 suspicious Twitter accounts, finding 170—or nearly 70 percent of them—to be inauthentic profiles trying to stir anti-Israel sentiment and manipulate discourse against Israel in violation of Twitter policy.
Oct. 28, 2020
Josh Hasten
Fighters of the PFLP’s Abu Ali Mustapha Brigades standing at the entrance of Red Crescent Society for the Gaza Strip's building. Credit: Red Crescent Society for the Gaza Strip.
World News
Watchdog: EU donates tens of millions to NGOs linked to Palestinian terror, anti-Semitism
The new report states that in 2019, at least three grants totaling 5.8 million euros (nearly $6.9 million) involve NGOs with ties to the PFLP.
Oct. 21, 2020
Josh Hasten
Ashraf Jabari with Ariel Mayor Eli Shaviro and Michal Shalem of “Let’s Grow Israel” with Avi Zimmerman. Photo by Amitai Eisenberg.
Israel News
Despite COVID-19, and partly because of it, Jewish-Arab business partnerships progress
The Integrated Business Roundtable, founded with the belief that the path to peace between Israelis and Palestinians will come through investment in high-quality enterprises, held its second annual Israeli-Palestinian Economic Forum.
Oct. 20, 2020
Josh Hasten
Israeli team member Krists Neilands on the podium. Credit: Noa Arnon.
Feature
Tackling the ‘Tour,’ Israelis cycle their way to history
It’s not just about winning, say organizers, but about offering the world a glimpse of the Jewish state and inspiring young people to bike on.
Sept. 2, 2020
Josh Hasten
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