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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.

JNS TV
Iranian missile strike on Israeli village reveals Tehran’s expanding war strategy
WATCH: “Judeacation” with Josh Hasten
Mar. 16, 2026
Josh Hasten
JNS TV
Inside the strategy to dismantle Iran’s regime
Mar. 16, 2026
Alex Traiman
IDF soldiers operating in Judea and Samaria during the week of March 1, 2026. Credit: IDF.
Features
Ramping up security in Judea and Samaria
Mar. 10, 2026
Josh Hasten
Aryeh Lightstone, former special envoy for economic normalization for the Abraham Accords and chief of staff to former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. Source: Screenshot.
Israel News
Former envoy on Abraham Accords: ‘We should reward the peacemakers’
Aryeh Lightstone, who was chief of staff to former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, offers his unique perspective on the historic normalization agreements.
Nov. 23, 2021
Josh Hasten
Friends and family attend the funeral of Eliyahu Kay, a 25-year-old immigrant from South Africa who was killed in a terror attack in Jerusalem's Old City, at Har HaMenuchot Cemetery in Jerusalem on Nov. 22, 2021. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90.
Israel News
Israeli terror victim Eliyahu (‘Eli’) Kay, 25, laid to rest in Jerusalem
“When we leave here today, what will change in our lives? What will we do so that my brother’s memory survives forever? What will we do to perpetuate what he stood for so these things don’t happen?” questioned his older brother at the funeral.
Nov. 22, 2021
Josh Hasten
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo by Mohammed Younos/Shutterstock.
Israel News
Jewish leaders visit Saudi Arabia to assess openness towards Israel, form budding networks
“Countries have interests, they don’t necessarily have friends, and the Saudis have come to the conclusion that it is in their national interests to make peace with the Israelis,” said attorney Eric Levine, a participant and board member of the Republican Jewish Coalition.
Nov. 16, 2021
Josh Hasten
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at the Republican Jewish Coalition's conference in Las Vegas. Nov. 6, 2021. Source: RJC/Twitter.
U.S. News
Republican hopefuls tout pro-Israel credentials, take shots at Democrats at RJC gathering
Speakers accused the Biden administration of damaging strong U.S.-Israel ties developed under the Trump administration and showing weakness as the Islamic regime pursues nuclear weapons.
Nov. 8, 2021
Josh Hasten
Young volunteers with the Latet humanitarian organization in Israel. Source: Facebook/Latet.
News
Israel, US social-service agencies home in on post-COVID issues, from elderly to economy
“The benefit of this conference is that we have learned how interconnected we are globally. A problem that begins in one part of the world very quickly becomes a problem in another part of the world,” said Eric Goldstein, CEO of UJA-Federation of New York.
Nov. 4, 2021
Josh Hasten
More than 100 Israelis gathered on Agron Street in downtown Jerusalem, opposite the old U.S. consulate building, protesting the Biden administration’s announced plan to reopen it, Oct. 27, 2021 Photo by Josh Hasten.
Israel News
Pro-Israel movements protest US intention to open Jerusalem consulate for Palestinians
“This is not what real friends do. If you are a real friend, you should respect your friend’s authority and sovereignty over its territory,” said Eytan Meir, head of the international division of Im Tirtzu.
Oct. 28, 2021
Josh Hasten
Construction underway at the new housing for Jewish community in Hebron. Credit: Courtesy/The Jewish Community of Hebron.
News
Building commences on Jewish housing in Hezekiah Quarter of Hebron
More than 30 units are in the works, representing the first major new construction in the “H2” section in the past 21 years.
Oct. 25, 2021
Josh Hasten
Abraham Accords Caucus
Israel News
Knesset launches Abraham Accords Caucus on anniversary of normalization agreement
“They are not a Republican ideal or Democratic ideal. They are an American ideal. The full spectrum of the Israeli government was represented. The full spectrum of the Israeli people was represented,” said former special envoy Aryeh Lightstone.
Oct. 12, 2021
Josh Hasten
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