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Debunking lies about ‘settler violence’ in Judea and Samaria

WATCH: “Judeacation” with Josh Hasten and guest Eliana Passentin

Host Josh Hasten, JNS Middle East correspondent, exposes the dangerous misinformation campaign aimed at discrediting Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria. Eliana Passentin, director of the International Desk at the Binyamin Regional Council, joins Josh to discuss the distortion of facts regarding “settler violence” and the media’s role in perpetuating these false narratives. Eliana shares behind-the-scenes insights into the truth about the so-called “violence” in Judea and Samaria, and discusses her viral video debunking the claim that settlers burned a church in Taibeh.

Throughout this episode, Eliana sheds light on the challenges faced by the residents of Judea and Samaria, including daily terror and media bias. She explains her pivotal role in fighting these false narratives and emphasizes the importance of sharing the true story with the world. The discussion also touches on the growing calls for sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, a significant topic gaining traction in Israeli politics.

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.
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