Episodios

  • Israel on Edge: Hostage Talks, Nationwide Strike, and Netanyahu’s Red Line

    Israel on Edge: Hostage Talks, Nationwide Strike, and Netanyahu’s Red Line
    Aug 19 2025
    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 compromise while Egypt pushes a sweeping ceasefire plan, and international rumors swirl about resettling Gazans abroad. Inside Israel, a nationwide strike threatens to paralyze the country, as protests over the hostage crisis ignite deep political divisions. At the same time, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubles down on his demand for a comprehensive hostage release and Hamas surrender.
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    42 m
  • International Push for Palestinian Statehood: What Does It Mean for Israel?

    International Push for Palestinian Statehood: What Does It Mean for Israel?
    Aug 5 2025
    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 the situation. The New York Times published a misleading image of a Gazan child that was later revealed to have a genetic condition, all while the real starvation victims, Israeli hostages, are largely ignored. In addition, Traiman and Hasten tackle the international response to the conflict, including France, the UK and Canada’s calls for Palestinian statehood, which Hamas has deemed "the fruit of October 7th." They also address the growing media manipulation and the consequences of these foreign policy moves.
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    37 m
  • Trump Slams Hamas, Backs Israel’s Next Move: Hostage Crisis and Gaza's Future

    Trump Slams Hamas, Backs Israel’s Next Move: Hostage Crisis and Gaza's Future
    Jul 28 2025
    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. They also explore the role of international aid and the complex propaganda battle surrounding the war.
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    51 m
  • Hamas Losing Control Of Gaza As Rival Clans Start To Fight Back!

    Hamas Losing Control Of Gaza As Rival Clans Start To Fight Back!
    Jul 21 2025
    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 regime. The global media is blaming Israel, but what’s really happening on the ground? Then, we dive into a political earthquake: new revelations from a U.S. congressional report expose that the Biden-Harris administration may have funded anti-Netanyahu protests through American NGOs, an alleged effort to undermine Israel’s judicial reforms and democratic process. Chapters 00:00 Political Bombshells and Diplomatic Firestorms 02:07 Syria's Turmoil and Israel's Involvement 07:05 The Druze Community and Israel's Defense 12:52 U.S. Funding Controversies and Judicial Reforms 24:09 Gaza's Hostage Situation and Military Strategies 30:07 Local Clans and Future Governance in Gaza 40:07 Tensions in Judea and Samaria 52:02 The Future of Israel's Government and Military Service
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    56 m
  • Trump & Netanyahu Just Accomplished Something MASSIVE In Washington

    Trump & Netanyahu Just Accomplished Something MASSIVE In Washington
    Jul 15 2025
    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 Oval Office during their rare back-to-back meetings. Traiman and Hasten explore the deepening coordination between Israel and the U.S., including the joint military operations (Operation Rising Lion and Operation Midnight Hammer) targeting Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. They examine the broader strategic picture, including potential normalization deals with Saudi Arabia, Syria and Lebanon, and the evolving threat from the Houthis in Yemen, which may soon require direct Israeli military action. The hosts analyze the latest on hostage negotiations with Hamas, the impasse over a ceasefire deal and Netanyahu’s refusal to guarantee an end to the war. They also address claims by “The New York Times” accusing Netanyahu of prolonging the war in Gaza for political gain, and discuss the Prime Minister’s sharp rebuttal. On the domestic front, they cover a deadly terrorist attack in Gush Etzion carried out by members of the Palestinian Authority police, raising new doubts about the PA’s role in Judea and Samaria. The episode concludes with updates on internal political struggles: Netanyahu’s fight with the Attorney General, disputes over the IDF draft law and the battle over leadership of the Shin Bet. Chapters 00:00 Netanyahu's Trip to Washington: An Overview 08:57 The Hostage Negotiations and Military Strategy 20:18 The Houthi Threat and Regional Dynamics 28:04 Normalization Efforts: Israel and Its Neighbors 32:03 Iran's Nuclear Threat and Military Doctrine 35:30 Hostage Negotiations: Challenges and Implications 42:14 Domestic Political Challenges for Netanyahu
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    52 m
  • Khamenei THREATENS Trump - Who’ll blink first?

    Khamenei THREATENS Trump - Who’ll blink first?
    Jun 30 2025
    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 obliterated, why the U.S. blocked a full regime takedown and how Israel is planning for the possibility that the fight isn’t over.
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    41 m
  • Should Israel attempt to save hostages by force despite Hamas threats?

    Should Israel attempt to save hostages by force despite Hamas threats?
    Jun 8 2025
    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 operation. JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten analyze the IDF’s intelligence breakthroughs, the calculated cruelty of Hamas’s threats and the impossible decisions facing Israeli commanders as they balance rescue efforts with operational risks.
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    49 m
  • Who ignited the HORRIFYING antisemitic Boulder attack?

    Who ignited the HORRIFYING antisemitic Boulder attack?
    Jun 3 2025
    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 Jewish world you won’t hear anywhere else.
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    38 m