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A stunning U.S. raid that snatched Venezuela’s dictator, street protests shaking Iran’s regime and a Trump–Netanyahu alliance signaling zero patience for rogue states! This "Jerusalem Minute" connects the dots between Caracas, Tehran, Gaza and Mar-a-Lago. As Iran’s economy collapses and protesters are gunned down, President Trump hints at being “locked and loaded,” Israel quietly backs internal di...

As Netanyahu flies to Mar-a-Lago for a high-stakes meeting with President Trump, revelations explode back home: accusations of foreign influence, a political war over the October 7 massacre investigation and growing pressure to keep Hamas in power as part of Gaza’s future. Add to that Israeli strikes in Lebanon, new U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria, Army Radio’s shutdown and the bombshell recognition of...

A luxury Gaza? That’s the dream, but reality has other plans. As President Trump and Marco Rubio push for a multi-billion dollar “Project Sunrise” to transform Gaza into a high-tech oasis, Hamas refuses to disarm, Mahmoud Abbas calls October 7th “the greatest day in Palestinian history,” and Israel is left holding the line. Meanwhile, Israel announces a $34 billion gas deal with Egypt and a record...

A Hanukkah celebration turned massacre. A rabbi murdered on Bondi Beach. And global leaders still refuse to connect the dots. In this episode of Jerusalem Minute, Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman break down the Sydney terror attack and how Western governments' flirtation with jihadist rhetoric and pro-Hamas activism led to this moment. From foreign policy failures to UNRWA’s deep ties to Hamas, they e...

As bombs still explode in Gaza tunnels and Hamas refuses to disarm, President Trump pushes Israel toward Phase II of a peace plan that seems more like fantasy than policy. With Prime Minister Netanyahu heading to Washington, Qatar denying a ceasefire even exists and Gaza’s clans imploding under Hamas assassinations, the question looms: Who exactly is Israel supposed to hand Gaza over to and why is...

Prime Minister Netanyahu has shocked Israel’s political and legal world by formally asking President Herzog to end his trial before it even concludes. Is this a bold move for national unity or a desperate power play? JNS CEO Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten break down the implications for Israel’s democracy and future leadership. From smuggling scandals in Judea and Samaria t...

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is collapsing and the truth is way messier than the headlines. From Hamas refusing to disarm to Trump’s controversial 20-point plan, this episode of "Jerusalem Minute" takes a look at the political theater, battlefield realities and global gamesmanship fueling the next round of conflict. With Gaza on edge, Hezbollah rebuilding and backroom diplomacy falling apart, Josh H...

Hosts Alex Traiman and Josh Hasten explore the major geopolitical shifts unfolding in the Middle East. They break down the U.S.-backed UN resolution to enshrine the Trump-era 20-point plan for Gaza, its clash with Russian and Chinese proposals and implications for Palestinian statehood. The conversation covers Israel's long-term strategy in Gaza, debates over international stabilization forces and...

Israel is rocked by a sweeping legal crisis as Yifat Tomer‑Yerushalmi, the former Military Advocate General, admitted to authorizing the release of classified footage and deceiving the Supreme Court of Israel by presiding over a sham investigation. She is now in detention amid allegations of obfuscation and a staged suicide attempt, raising serious questions about the integrity of the military‑leg...

JNS CEO Alex Traiman reports from the Republican Jewish Coalition’s 40th anniversary summit in Las Vegas, highlighting key speeches from Senator Ted Cruz and Minister Ron Dermer, who made a compelling case for the U.S.–Israel alliance. Correspondent Josh Hasten breaks major news from Israel, where a 14-year-old Arab citizen was charged with plotting terror attacks and the assassination of Prime Mi...

JNS CEO Alex Traiman and correspondent Josh Hasten break down a rapidly shifting landscape in Israel and Gaza. President Trump issues a dramatic 48-hour ultimatum to Hamas to return the bodies of deceased hostages, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirms America’s support for Israel and demands Hamas disarm. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance’s controversial visit raises eyebrows with...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fiery United Nations speech took center stage this week and Jerusalem Minute brings you inside the story. Hosted by JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman, reporting from New York, and JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, this week’s episode breaks down the critical issues currently shaping Israel’s future. From Netanyahu’s vow to “finish the job...

Israel has carried out a targeted airstrike in Qatar aimed at senior Hamas leaders believed to be involved in planning the October 7 massacre. The operation has sparked global outrage and raised serious questions about international coordination, with speculation swirling over the role of President Trump and U.S. knowledge of the mission.

Israel has carried out a targeted airstrike in Qatar aimed at senior Hamas leaders believed to be involved in planning the October 7 massacre. The operation has sparked global outrage and raised serious questions about international coordination, with speculation swirling over the role of President Trump and U.S. knowledge of the mission.

Israel is quickly approaching the point of no return in their war against Hamas.  Broadcast from the JNS Media Hub in Jerusalem, JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman joins JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten to break down the IDF’s full-scale incursion into Gaza City, the nerve center of Hamas operations. As multi-story buildings used by terrorists are demolished, Traiman and Hast...

In this episode of Jerusalem Minute, JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman joins JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten to deliver in-depth analysis on the most pressing developments in Israel and the region. The program opens with Israel’s targeted airstrike in Yemen that eliminated the Houthis’ so-called prime minister and several high-ranking ministers. The discussion covers the br...

As the UN-backed IPC alleges “famine” in Gaza and the IDF positions for a full Gaza City operation, Yemen’s Houthis escalate with suspected cluster munitions, and a Trump remark on the hostages shocks the debate. On this week’s “Jerusalem Minute,” Alex Traiman, JNS CEO & Jerusalem Bureau Chief, and Josh Hasten, JNS Middle East Correspondent, break it down with on-the-ground context and clear analy...

On today’s “Jerusalem Minute,” hosted by Alex Traiman, JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief, and Josh Hasten, JNS Middle East correspondent, we break down Israel’s most critical developments as the war against Hamas nears a turning point. From high-stakes negotiations to street-level protests, this episode explores the mounting pressures facing Israel at home and abroad. This week, Hamas hints at co...

Join JNS CEO Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten for another episode of Jerusalem Minute. This week, they discuss the latest developments surrounding Israel's ongoing battle with Hamas. Topics covered include the chilling videos released by Hamas showing Israeli hostages Evyatar David and Rom Braslavsky in dire conditions, while international media continues to misrepresent...

This episode delves into President Trump's bold statement about Hamas, asserting that the group isn't interested in hostage talks and that they "want to die." JNS CEO Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten discuss the implications of Trump's words for Israel's next military move, the ongoing challenges of hostage negotiations and the global media's portrayal of the Gaza crisis. The...

JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten and JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman unpack this week’s headlines out of Israel, broadcasting from the JNS Media Hub in Jerusalem. First, the hosts cover Israel’s covert and overt operations in southern Syria, where the IDF is stepping in to protect the embattled Druze community under attack by Bedouin militias backed by Syria’s failed regim...

JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman returns from Washington with firsthand insights after accompanying Prime Minister Netanyahu on his third meeting with President Donald Trump. Joining him in studio is Josh Hasten, JNS Middle East Correspondent, for an exclusive breakdown. This episode discusses rumors of a rift between Trump and Netanyahu, revealing what really transpired inside the...

What happens next? From Ayatollah Khamenei and President Trump’s escalating war of words to Prime Minister’s Netanyahu’s controversial trial delay for national security reasons, JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten analyze the global and domestic ripple effects of the conflict. They discuss whether Iran’s nuclear program has truly been oblit...