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Did Israeli settlers burn down a historic church in Samaria, or was it a viral lie fueled by an anti-Israel agenda? What really happened on the ground? JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten is joined by Tila Falic Levy, a passionate advocate for Israel and Judea and Samaria, to uncover the truth behind the incendiary headlines. Together, they reveal the true nature of the incident, detailing the misleading reports and the facts that were conveniently ignored by mainstream media. From the actual cause of the fire to the broader political implications of this smear campaign, “Judeacation” pulls back the curtain...

Earlier this afternoon, police received reports that a man in Taybeh had stabbed two people, including his wife. They located the suspect after an extended search but, when they tried arrest him, he fought back and struck one officer in the head with a sharp object. In response, the officers shot and killed the suspect. Speaking with Haaretz, a witnesses claimed that the officers acted improperly and that the man did not pose a threat. "I didn't see any knife in his hand. He was struck by at least three shots and after that some officers stood around him and...

There was meat grilling on barbecues, children with painted faces, stalls selling crafts and cakes, a stage for live music and even the odd priest wandering about. And everywhere people were clutching glasses of beer in the afternoon sun. Welcome to the annual beer festival in the rocky landscape of the West Bank, specifically the village of Taybeh, home to the only brewery in the Palestinian territories. Around 10,000 people were expected to attend the weekend's Oktoberfest, which would make it the biggest since the event began in the Christian-dominated village. It is a mark of the festival's success that...