Newsletter
Newsletter Support JNS

Rescuers without borders: Saving lives while building Israel

WATCH: “Judeacation” with Josh Hasten and guest Natalie Sopinsky, Ep. 3

What’s it like saving lives under fire in Judea and Samaria while continuing to build Israel?

In this episode of “Judeacation,” JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten is joined by Natalie Sopinsky, director of development for Hatzalah Yehuda and Shomron (Rescuers Without Borders)—Israel’s volunteer emergency medical organization serving more than 600,000 residents in Judea and Samaria.

In this episode:

  • The life-saving mission of Hatzalah Yehuda and Shomron and how 1,600 trained volunteer medics—mothers, fathers, farmers and professionals—respond to terror attacks, traffic accidents and emergency births
  • The organization’s international humanitarian work in disaster zones
  • Rising Arab violence against Jewish shepherds and the media’s dangerous misrepresentation
  • The challenges and resilience of communities like Susya in the Southern Hebron Hills
  • The power of aliyah and life in a security-conscious yet idyllic Israeli village
  • Approval of new neighborhoods and the future of Jewish growth in the heartland of Israel

This is a must-watch episode for anyone who wants to understand the real situation in Judea and Samaria. Learn about the daily heroism, threats and unwavering spirit of Israel’s pioneers.

Subscribe, like and turn on notifications for more in-depth coverage of Israel’s most pressing issues: JNS YouTube Channel.

JNS will host its inaugural International Policy Summit on Monday, April 28, 2025. This daylong event will convene government officials, policymakers, diplomats, security experts, leaders of pro-Israel organizations, and influencers for vital discussions aimed at addressing Israel’s critical challenges and opportunities in a post-Oct. 7 world.

Registration at this point is for invitees only. However, you can submit a request for registration at the following link.

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.
Law enforcement thanked the general public for help finding the man in question just one day after the incident.
It comes as the Israeli Foreign Ministry claimed that the paper published a “shameful attack” on the Jewish state before the release of a report on sexual violence on Oct. 7.
“Jewish New Yorkers constitute a minority of New Yorkers across the five boroughs and yet constitute a majority of New Yorkers who face hate crimes in this city,” the New York City mayor said.
“These disturbing incidents further reinforce the importance of clear and transparent safe-access policies,” said Mark Treyger, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York.
“Let’s stand together for public safety, common sense and the future of our city,” Michael Novakhov, a Brooklyn representative, said.
“Since our nation’s founding 250 years ago, Jewish people have played an important role in America’s story,” the statement issued by the Republican Governors Association read.