Hostage Horror: Families Speak Out as Hamas Plays Mind Games
Hostage Horror: Families Speak Out as Hamas Plays Mind Games  
Podcast: The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson
Published On: Fri Nov 07 2025
Description: 1. Israeli-Hamas Conflict Ben is reporting from Jerusalem on his final day, describing the trip as both spiritual and journalistic. A major story involves Hamas returning partial remains to Israel, which DNA tests revealed were not hostages—described as psychological warfare. Benrecounts meeting families of hostages and hearing firsthand stories of trauma, including a viral video of a hostage abduction. There is a strong emphasis on media bias, accusing mainstream outlets of portraying Israel as the aggressor and ignoring the suffering of Israeli victims. 2. Rise of Antisemitism on the Right Ben expresses deep concern about antisemitic sentiments growing among American conservatives. Names mentioned include Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, and Nick Fuentes, accused of undermining support for Israel. Ben references Senator Ted Cruz, who warned of antisemitism becoming normalized online and criticized the Christian church's silence. Ben supports Cruz’s call for Christian leaders to confront antisemitism and praises Donald Trump for his support of Israel and the Abraham Accords. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.