The Land Of Israel Network

On today's Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh discusses the rockets raining down on both northern and southern Israel, fired by the various Jihadist terror gangs. Those responsible blame recent tensions on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem in which Israeli police were forced to deal with premeditated violence carried out by Muslim "worshipers" arriving at the site during Ramadan. However, instead of continuing to demonstrate a policy of strength, the Israeli government folded and banned Jewish worshipers from visiting Judaism's holiest site until further notice. Josh argues that weakness only breeds more chaos, violence, and terror. Pic Credit: Arnon Segal "Because we surrendered to terrorism - the Temple Mount is closed"

Yishai Fleisher monologues on the craziness of Passover preparation and on the craziness of Israel - all in God's great plan! Also, on baking Matzah and on touring broadcaster Katie Pavlich and actor Nathan Buzolic in beautiful Hebron.

Adele Raemer has lived for nearly 50 years on Kibbutz Nirim, right near Gaza. She speaks with Eve about the challenges of her personal journey and her friendships with good people on both sides of the border who suffer from Hamas. Adele has just completed an official course given by the Foreign Ministry, training ordinary folk to speak with journalists. Over 7000 people follow her Facebook page with the title of this podcast; a needed glimpse into how everyday life goes on. Until it doesn’t.

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has indicated that Israel has gone on the offensive after another deadly terror attack this week, which saw three Israelis murdered in a Tel Aviv Jihadist shooting HY"D. On this week's Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh says that similar to the IDF's 2002 operation in PA controlled towns, Israel must utilize full military force to wipe out the hornet's nests of terror, starting with Jenin. Photo Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/idfonline/11024032466

Crossing into Lebanon to destroy PLO started as a successful mission, and when the IDF destroyed the Syrian SAM belt in the Bekaa Valley through Operation Mole Cricket 19 it looked like victory was assured. Nonetheless as Defense Minister Ariel Sharon pursued Yasser Arafat (and his dreams of a peace treaty) into the Siege of Beirut, he discovered that his Maronite allies were not to be trusted and that it is easier to enter Lebanon than to leave.

Yishai and Malkah Fleisher start off talking about Passover, and the shakeup in the Israeli government, all while their house is on the midst of cleaning. Then Rav Mike Feuer on the three thoughts that are a must for the First Night of the Year - the Seder!

Eve shares some thoughts on the atmosphere in Israel during these early days of spring 2022/5782. Anticipating holidays, wary of the unknown and the potential for violence that lurks around every corner, but enjoying the little things and reveling in the rejuvenation of nature and the tourism industry. Her recent bout with Covid was easier than some of her advocacy experiences and dealing with the sickness of the anti-Israel crowd, which is unfortunately virulent and seemingly incurable. We do what we can. Right? Photo Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/matzuva/6847923360/in/photostream/

In the most recent terror "wave," Israeli security forces over the weekend potentially thwarted a major terror attack by liquidating three members of an Arab cell deemed to be "ticking time-bombs." The IDF, police, border police and other security divisions have mobilized across the country in order to keep Israelis safe with the onset of Ramadan. Hear all the latest on Israel's anti-terror efforts on this week's Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten. Photo Credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flickr_-_Israel_Defense_Forces_-_IDF_Soldiers_Prepare_Near_Israeli-Syrian_Border.jpg

We are all actors in the Jewish Story, and part of the art of becoming a main character is knowing how to seize the moment. Here is an interview with former Ambassador David Friedman which explores how he came to be in his position, the contributions he made and his vision for where Israel might be headed.

Yishai and Malkah Fleisher discuss the wave of terror that is striking Israel - how do we cope, and how do we strengthen our Jewish country? Then, Gideon Israel on lessons from the Russia Ukraine conflict. And finally, Table Torah: the first Biblical month of Nissan and spiritual psoriasis.

International Law Professor Eugene Kontorovich guests on a One Israel Fund webinar to speak with Eve Harow on the war in the Ukraine, the power of sanctions, the Iranian threat and more. Why is there what seems like disproportionate moral outrage over Putin’s latest incursion and how does this all impact Israel?

Sometimes a listener's question can cause a whole interlude. Here is an exploration of Jewish leadership and its roots in the Jewish story. Along the way we touch on Ukrainian president Zelensky, R' Chaim Kanievsky and Prime Minister Naftali Bennet. There is also an opening attempt at defining leadership and a chance to ask the question - what exactly makes someone a Jewish leader?

Yishai and Malkah attend an amazing wedding - and bring you along! This was a small but powerful consolation for the heinous terror attack which rocked Israel the day before. Then, Yishai talks about the Route 60 Israel Biblical Highway project on Fox Radio - come for a drive!

Volodymyr Zelensky, in his speech to the Knesset, likened the Ukrainian situation to the German genocide of the Jews 80 years ago. While comparisons to the Holocaust are egregious, his narrative puts the Jews and Ukrainians on the same side, as victims of violence. This is in contrast to the Palestinian Arab version which casts Israel as the aggressor. Perhaps this aspect of his talk, with all its flaws, presents an opportunity for those interested in truth to change the discussion. Eve speaks of the importance of knowing the facts and suggests some news sources that can help us disseminate correct information. Photo Credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:House_in_Israel_Destroyed_by_Hamas_Rocket_(14713208821).jpg

On today's Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, Josh slams the Zoom Knesset address given yesterday by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky claimed Israel wasn't doing enough to help his country, drew Holocaust comparisons between the current situation and Hitler's plan to exterminate the Jewish People, and also ignored Ukrainian complicity during the Shoah. Josh said that's it's one thing to sympathize with the Ukrainians who are suffering under Russia's bombardments and another to downplay Israel's vast humanitarian efforts, compare what's going on to the Holocaust, while ignoring Ukrainian atrocities during that period. Photo Credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Volodymyr_Zelensky_met_with_Dutch_PM_Mark_Rutte_in_occasion_of_possible_Russian_invasion_(27).jpg

Lebanon, but there is always a backstory. In this episode learn about the complicated history Lebanon's civil wars fought between Christians, Muslims and Druze. Meet Ariel Sharon in his new role of Defense Minister, ever the bulldozer and now hoping to stabilize Israel's northern border together with Maronite leader Bachir Gemayel. Hear also how Prime Minister Menachem Begin's personal experience with the Holocaust drove him to support a war of choice for the first time.

First Yishai and Malkah are already drinking, reading emails from Alaska, and seeing the hidden revelation in the Esther Scroll and how God prepares the remedy before the ailment. Then, Dr. Moshe Koppel, Director of the Kohelet Policy Forum, Israel's foremost nationalist think tank, and author of the new book 'Judaism Straight Up', joins Yishai to make sense of why Judaism works as an invisible anchor for Jews and for the world!

Eve moderated a panel last week on the topic she sadly has too much expertise in covering. Israeli President Isaac Herzog, representatives from ZOA, the Yesha Council, My Israel, Preserving the Eternal and SSI all participated in this important event. Archaeologist and Texan Scott Stripling told of his experiences in the area. Eve and others shared pictures of specific sites and the problems in maintaining their integrity.

On this week's Israel Uncensored, Josh Hasten describes his worldwind mission to Romania with the United Hatzalah organization. The mission was threefold - to drop off Hatzalah emergency volunteers so that they could make their way to the Ukrainian/Moldovan border to assist the refugees fleeing the war in the Ukraine, to drop off tons of humanitarian equipment, and to bring 100 refugees back to Israel, may of whom will be making Aliyah to the Jewish State.

Yishai and Malkah Fleisher discuss this historic visit of former Vice President Mike Pence, and his wife Karen, in Hebron - and Yishai's guiding of the VP around the ancient city. Then, Dr. Noam Arnon on the 7th of Adar: the birthday and passing day of the great teacher Moses, who is spiritually buried in Hebron! And finally, Table Torah: seeing the light of God through the darkness of Amalek.