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Alex Traiman is the CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief of the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) and host of “Jerusalem Minute.” A seasoned Israeli journalist, documentary filmmaker and startup consultant, he is an expert on Israeli politics and U.S.-Israel relations. He has interviewed top political figures, including Israeli leaders, U.S. senators and national security officials with insights featured on major networks like BBC, Bloomberg, CBS, NBC, Fox and Newsmax. A former NCAA champion fencer and Yeshiva University Sports Hall of Fame member, he made aliyah in 2004, and lives in Jerusalem with his wife and five children.

Amid a disturbing leadership vacuum in the United States and international institutions, moral leadership from the Jewish state is as critical as ever.
He said it would essentially be an extension of the accords signed with Arab states in the fall of 2020.
“When America is stronger, we are stronger, and vice versa,” Gilad Erdan, the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, told JNS.
“The Christians of America stand solidly with Israel,” said Pastor John Hagee.
There was absolutely no way to predict that by the time the Israeli premier arrived in Washington, Biden would no longer be the Democratic candidate, or that Republican candidate Donald Trump would have just survived an assassination attempt.
“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 27
Netanyahu understands that the entire world will be paying attention to this high-stakes address, even amid other global crises. He is likely writing his speech specifically with several different audiences in mind.
“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 26
“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 25
“TALX” with Alex Traiman and guest Malcolm Hoenlein
“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 24
The comedian has emerged as a leading voice for Israel in Hollywood at a time when many of his Jewish colleagues in the film industry have remained silent or politically neutral.