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The IDF successfully located and returned the bodies of three hostages—Judy Weinstein-Chagai, Gadi Chagai and Thai worker Natapang Pinta—who were brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists during the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre. In parallel, Hamas escalated its psychological warfare, threatening to execute 25-year-old Matan Zangalkar, a living hostage believed to be held in Gaza, if Israel launched a rescue...

Learn how Hamas propaganda—echoed by major media outlets like The New York Times, CNN and BBC—spreads false accusations against Israel, fueling real-world violence and diplomatic hostility. Hosted by Alex Traiman, CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief of JNS, and Josh Hasten, JNS Middle East Correspondent, this episode of “Jerusalem Minute” shares perspectives on the biggest headlines from Israel and the...

What happens when Israel’s enemies strike abroad—and its critics strike from within? On this week’s “Jerusalem Minute,” JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten unpack the week’s most critical developments from Jerusalem. Filmed on Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day), the episode begins by comparing Israel’s miraculous 1967 Six-Day War victory to t...

JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten and JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman break down the latest developments as Israel officially launches “Operation Gideon’s Chariots,” its most expansive ground campaign yet to fully dismantle Hamas and take control of Gaza. Reporting from both Jerusalem and Washington, D.C., the hosts explore what’s driving this military escalation, the role...

As Hamas releases dual U.S.-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander—a move widely interpreted as a gesture toward President Donald Trump during his high-profile Middle East trip—questions are swirling about the administration’s true posture toward Israel. In this episode of Jerusalem Minute, JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten explore the latest dev...

JNS CEO Alex Traiman and Josh Hasten, JNS Middle East correspondent, break down the biggest stories from Israel and the region following the historic first annual JNS International Policy Summit. From a Houthi ballistic missile strike at Ben-Gurion Airport that narrowly missed Traiman himself, to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bold declarations on Iran and Hamas, this episode takes you to the...

A bombshell New York Times report reveals that President Donald Trump rejected a proposed joint U.S.-Israel military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, opting instead for last-ditch negotiations. Join JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten as they debate whether Trump’s strategy is a sign of weakness or a smart play to corner Tehran diplomat...

JNS CEO Alex Traiman reports directly from Washington, D.C. after covering Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit with President Trump at the White House. JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten joins Alex to break down the major issues shaping Israel and the world right now: Prime Minister Netanyahu’s second Oval Office meeting with President Trump U.S. tariffs on Israeli goods and Netanyahu’s diplom...

“Jerusalem Minute” dives straight into rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran following President Trump’s warning of “very bad things” if Tehran fails to reach a nuclear deal. As Iran threatens to target U.S. bases, JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten explore whether military conflict is inevitable—and what it means for Israel.

In this episode of “Jerusalem Minute”, JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten break down what’s happening on Israel’s streets and inside the halls of Knesset between Prime Minister Netanyahu’s faction and its deep state opposition.

Welcome to “Jerusalem Minute,” JNS’s weekly deep-dive into the biggest stories shaping Israel and the Middle East, hosted by JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten. Broadcasting from the JNS Media Hub in Jerusalem, this episode unpacks Israel’s war, U.S. military actions and internal political battles shaping Israel.

Welcome back to Jerusalem Minute on JNS TV! In this week’s episode, JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten break down the biggest stories shaping Israel and the Jewish world. 🔹 Trump’s Final Warning to Hamas: After meeting with Israeli hostages, President Trump issues a last ultimatum to Hamas: Release all hostages or face the consequences. W...

Join JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten as they break down the biggest stories shaping #israel this week. 🔥 Topics covered in this episode:✅ IDF internal probe—What went wrong before October 7th?✅ Netanyahu under pressure—Will there be a state inquiry?✅ Israel’s intelligence failures—How did Hamas’ attack go undetected?✅ Upcoming IDF...

Did Israel make a mistake by choosing to continue the ceasefire agreement with Hamas even after U.S. President Donald Trump's green light to continue the war? While it may seem as if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ignored the go-ahead from Trump, JNS CEO Alex Traiman believes that the Israel-Hamas war is far from over. In fact, he thinks, it is about to intensify in a big way. Traim...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has come under fire from both sides of Israel’s political spectrum for not following through on President Trump’s ultimatum. Trump threatened Hamas last week with “hell to pay” if they didn’t free all the hostages by Saturday, February 15th at 12PM. The deadline passed with only three Israeli hostages freed. Join JNS CEO Alex Traiman and JNS correspondent Josh Has...

JNS CEO Alex Traiman joined Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu for his historic meeting with President #Trump last week and he’s back in our #Jerusalem studio with the full report. Join Alex and JNS correspondent Josh Hasten for this exclusive look behind the scenes as they dive into all the details. Learn about the critical conversations that took place and hear key takeaways that could change th...

President #Trump is not wasting any time bringing order to the world and the Middle East is no exception. Trump is meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu this week and JNS CEO Alex Traiman is in Washington DC to give us an up-close, inside look at the discussions. Today, Alex joins Josh Hasten for a complete rundown of everything that’s on the agenda, including: what’s next for Gaza, relo...

Israel on Jan. 25 welcomed four more hostages home who had been held captive by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023. However, the Palestinian terrorist group has yet to release the remaining civilian hostages. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has floated major policy shifts regarding Iran and the future of the Gaza Strip while releasing weapons that were purchased by Jer...

Israel on Jan. 19 welcomed three hostages home who had been held by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023. While this wasn’t Jerusalem's preferred way to get the hostages back, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to the deal after weeks of negotiations led by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff. On this episode of "Jerusalem Minute," Middle E...

Israel’s wars against Iran's terrorist proxies rage on and "Jerusalem Minute" is here to bring you all the latest developments! On this episode, JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten discuss the tragic deaths of four Israel Defense Forces soldiers in the Gaza Strip; the IDF's ongoing search for the terrorists who murdered three civilians on Jan....

The Israel Defense Forces has declassified one of its most daring and dangerous operations deep inside Syrian territory. The Israeli Air Force's elite Shaldag unit destroyed an arms manufacturing site that would have played a major role in arming the Hezbollah terror groiup through Iran. JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten have all the details...

The Houthis continue to fire missiles at Israel’s population - this time targeting Ben Gurion airport and Jerusalem. Israel and the US have responded to attacks with major bombings in Yemen, but what can be done to defeat the terrorist group ultimately? This and other major stories  Israel takes over a hospital in Gaza Hezbollah rearming in Lebanon Hostage deal developments Don’t miss up-to-the-mi...

In the latest attack from Yemen, a Houthi missile landed in the Tel Aviv area, wounding 16. This happened only days after the Israel Defense Forces struck terrorist enclaves in Yemen in response to a missile that landed on a school in Ramat Gan. What’s next and what do the U.S.-led strikes on the Houthis mean? JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Haste...

Developments in Syria continue to unfold and JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten are here to cover it all! This week, the Israel Defense Forces pushed forward to secure the Jewish state's border in the Golan Heights area. Meanwhile, Druze communities on the seamline have declared a desire to be annexed by Jerusalem. Whether or not that actually...

The drama in Syria continues to unravel and we’re here to cover it all! Join Jerusalem Minute for an in-depth analysis of the latest news out of Syria and how it affects Israel. We’ll be discussing Israel’s perspective and how President Trump is likely to handle the situation. Also, there are new developments in hostage negotiations; Iran is suddenly nowhere to be found; Israel creates a buffer zo...