Hamas-Hezbollah Rebuild “Axis of Evil” With Iran’s Help; Qusra Tensions Boil Over as US Envoy Blasts Settlers; Israelis Resettle Ganim 21 Years After Disengagement  Ep. 870 episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 21 MIN

Hamas-Hezbollah Rebuild “Axis of Evil” With Iran’s Help; Qusra Tensions Boil Over as US Envoy Blasts Settlers; Israelis Resettle Ganim 21 Years After Disengagement Ep. 870

from Israel Daily News Podcast · host Shanna Fuld

In this episode: • Trump says the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place • Tehran denies reports of extending a 60-day ceasefire • 32 countries condemn Iran over executions of protesters • Israeli families return to Ganim in northern Samaria • The history of Ganim and the 2005 disengagement • Rising tensions in Kusra and clashes involving Israeli settlers • IDF disciplinary action involving soldiers and settlers • U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee's comments about Israeli settlers • Israel and Venezuela restore consular relations after 17 years • Venezuela's shrinking Jewish community • The story of Sergeant William Zev Shaken, a lone soldier from New York • Will's service in the Golani Brigade and his experience fighting in Gaza • His struggle with PTSD after returning to civilian life • His dream of becoming a social worker and helping others • Will's funeral at Mt. Herzl Military Cemetery • The debate over recognition of non-operational military deaths • Israel's growing need for psychological support for veterans • A Torah thought from Rabbi Yosi Madvig on faith, justice and redemption Will's story is a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers long after they leave the battlefield. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and brothers-in-arms. If you or someone you know is struggling with trauma or a mental health crisis, please seek immediate help through your local emergency or crisis-support services.  Support Israel Daily News: Your support helps us continue producing independent journalism and reporting from Israel and the region. Sign up for the Israel Weekly News: israeldailynews.org Subscribe to the Israel Daily News Podcast for daily coverage of Israel, the Middle East, politics, security and the stories that matter.  Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.org  YOUTUBE:     / @israeldailynews    Israel Daily News Patreon:   / shannafuld    Support our Wartime News Coverage:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/independen...  Links to all things IDN:  https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Timestamps  00:00 Trump Keeps Iran Blockade in Place  01:00 Iran Denies Ceasefire Extension  02:00 Israeli Families Return to Ganim  03:00 Rising Tensions in Kusra  04:00 IDF Soldiers & Settler Confrontations  05:00 Huckabee Calls Some Settlers “Israeli Terrorists”  06:00 Gaza Strikes & Regional Tensions  07:00 Israel & Venezuela Restore Consular Relations  08:00 Venezuela’s Jewish Community Shrinks  09:00 The Story of Lone Soldier William Zev Shaken  10:00 Will’s Service After October 7th  11:00 His Dream to Help Others  12:00 Will’s Funeral in Jerusalem  13:00 Shanna’s Personal Connection With Will  14:00 Will’s Leadership Project  15:00 A Friend Remembers Will  16:00 Will Buried at Mt. Herzl  17:00 His Parents’ Heartbreaking Eulogy  18:00 Questions About Military Recognition  19:00 How the Defense Ministry Reviews These Cases  20:00 PTSD & Psychological Trauma Among Soldiers  21:00 The Growing Mental Health Crisis  22:00 Support for Veterans & Trauma Survivors  23:00 Remembering Will Shaken + Torah Thought Begins  24:00 Abraham’s Argument With God  25:00 God’s Promise of Consolation  26:00 Moses, Action & Divine Protection  27:00 Faith, Confidence & Redemption  28:00 Shabbat Shalom & Sign-Off    #Israel #IsraelNews #IsraelDailyNews #Trump #Iran  #IsraelIran #MiddleEast #IDF #IsraeliSoldiers #IsraelDefenseForces #JudeaAndSamaria #Gaza #IsraelPolitics #GolaniBrigade #LoneSoldier #PTSD #Veterans #Venezuela #JewishCommunity  #IsraelPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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President Trump says the U.S. will maintain its blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a “wall of steel,” as Tehran denies reports that it is seeking to extend a ceasefire. In this episode of the Israel Daily News Podcast, Shanna Fuld breaks down the latest developments involving Iran, Israel, Judea and Samaria, and Israel’s renewed diplomatic relationship with Venezuela. The episode also features a deeply personal report on Sergeant William Zev Shaken, a 25-year-old lone soldier from New York who served in the Golani Brigade. After fighting in Gaza following October 7th and losing friends in the war, Will struggled with PTSD after returning to the United States. Shanna shares her personal connection with Will, her experience attending his funeral at Mt. Herzl, and the questions surrounding recognition and support for soldiers who die following service-related psychological trauma.

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