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Jerusalem Minute

Jerusalem Minute

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 Want to know what's really happening in Israel? Wish you could get the news and analysis all in one place? Join JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and Journalist and Josh Hasten as they break down this week's events on the Jerusalem Minute. If you appreciated today’s discussion and want to dive deeper into the issues shaping Israel and the Jewish world, join our community by Subscribing to our newsletter. Your engagement keeps our journalism thriving. Your support is crucial. Support us with a Donation to ensure we can continue delivering in-depth reporting.JNS Podcasts Political Science Politics & Government
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  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins

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