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Alex Traiman

Alex Traiman

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.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and then-Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman at the Knesset on June 1, 2016. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.
Column
It’s time for Netanyahu’s coalition partners to start governing
Seven weeks after a resounding electoral win, the Israeli public’s choice of Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister remains intact.
May. 26, 2019
Alex Traiman
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset Plenum Hall during a discussion to cancel the 2013 law limiting the number of ministers, May 20, 2019. Photo by Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90.
Israel News
As coalition negotiations stall, judicial reform hangs in the balance
If Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fails to negotiate coalition agreements before May 29, he may lose the chance to form the next government. Also crucial is consideration of a clause that would give a Knesset majority the power to overturn a Supreme Court decision.
May. 24, 2019
Alex Traiman
U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman (center) next to Pastor Mario Bramnick (bottom left), president of Latino Coalition for Israel, at the Aish Hatorah World Center in Jerusalem on May 15, 2019. Credit: Courtesy.
Israel News
Friedman calls on evangelical leaders to fight anti-Semitism, looks to Mideast peace plan
U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman said “there are people who hate Israel that are given platforms all over the United States. They apply double standards to Israel that they wouldn’t think of applying to other countries in the Middle East or anywhere else in the world.”
May. 17, 2019
Alex Traiman
US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at an event marking one year since the transfer of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and announcing the moving of the Ambassador's official residence to Jerusalem, on May 14, 2019. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.
Antisemitism
Friedman fires back at ‘New York Times’: ‘Where am I off in saying God is on the side of Israel?’
Speaking to evangelical leaders in Jerusalem, U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman says the paper should “spend a little less time defending terrorists and more time defending the truth.”
May. 15, 2019
Alex Traiman
Column
The Chabad model for perpetuating memories of the Holocaust
As survivors become fewer in number, there is no choice but to pass the torch—the light—to present and future generations to perpetuate their stories, memories, teachings and understandings.
May. 6, 2019
Alex Traiman
More than 10,000 Jewish and non-Jewish youth from 40 countries and dozens of Holocaust survivors and dignitaries from around the world participated in the 31st annual International March of the Living, May 2019. Credit: March of the Living.
Column
March of the Living transcends distinctions to provide a deeply meaningful Jewish experience
Knowing that the enemies of the Jewish people did not distinguish between Jews—affiliated or assimilated, religious or secular, citizen or immigrant—will give pause to those searching to expose cultural or political distinctions today.
May. 2, 2019
Alex Traiman
Likud members and supporters celebrate Israel's election results at party headquarters in Tel Aviv on April 9, 2019. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.
Column
How an electoral tie represents a landslide victory for Israel’s right
According to almost all polls leading up to the election, Blue and White never had a mathematical chance to form a government. The 20-mandate gap between the two major voting blocs represents an unequivocal victory for Israel’s right-wing.
Apr. 10, 2019
Alex Traiman
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with U.S. special envoy Jason Greenblatt at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on July 12, 2017. Photo by Matty Stern/U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv.
Feature
Greenblatt: US ‘will not waver from support of Israel defending itself’ against Hamas
“One thing that is not acceptable to the Trump administration is to compromise Israel’s security in any manner whatsoever,” said U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Jason Greenblatt.
Mar. 31, 2019
Alex Traiman
U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Jason Greenblatt attends a press conference regarding the water agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.
Israel News
Greenblatt: Golan Heights vital to Israel’s security, recognition not linked to Israeli elections
U.S. special envoy for international negotiations Jason Greenblatt said it is “cynical” to label U.S. recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights as a move to boost Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s re-election chances before the April 9 elections.
Mar. 29, 2019
Alex Traiman, Jackson Richman
Hundreds of supporters of communities in Judea and Samaria gathered at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., to show their support. Credit: Yesha Council.
Israel News
Hundreds of supporters of communities in Judea, Samaria voice their narrative at off-campus AIPAC event
They note the strategic nature of the areas in which they live, as well as the existing economic and often unknown social collaboration between Jews and Palestinian Arabs.
Mar. 26, 2019
Alex Traiman
AIPAC
Column
AIPAC’s members carry pro-Israel organization amid questions on policy
As has been highlighted in several of the keynote speeches and breakout sessions, cracks in the foundation of Israel’s most critical alliance have caught the wider establishment by surprise. Is AIPAC capable of repairing the fissures?
Mar. 25, 2019
Alex Traiman
Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer. Photo by Miriam Alster/Flash90.
Antisemitism
Ambassador Dermer to AIPAC: Israel will be most important ally for US in the 21st century
Dermer’s comments come on the eve of an historic announcement whereby President Donald Trump will officially recognize Israeli sovereignty of the Golan Heights. “The people of Israel are very grateful to President Trump,” Dermer stated.
Mar. 24, 2019
Alex Traiman
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