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“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 4

Alex Traiman, Josh Hasten
(Feb. 7, 2024 / JNS)

“Jerusalem Minute” is back with JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman talking with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten about this week’s news in Israel.

They delve into an update on IDF operations and the war in Gaza; the sanctioning of four Israeli “settlers” by the Biden administration; the push for a two-state solution by the United States and the international community; the situation with Hezbollah on Israel’s northern border; and the Houthis and other Iranian terrorist proxies.

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Alex Traiman
Alex Traiman Alex Traiman
Alex Traiman is the CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief of the Jerusalem 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.
Josh Hasten
Josh Hasten Josh Hasten
Josh Hasten is a Middle East correspondent for JNS. He is co-host of the JNS podcast “Jerusalem Minute,” as well as the host of the JNS podcast “Judeacation.” He also hosts the weekly radio program “Israel Uncensored” on “The Land of Israel Radio Network.” An award-winning freelance journalist, he writes regularly for JNS and other publications. He is also a sought-after guest for television and radio interviews on current events in Israel, having appeared on CNN, BBC, Sky News, Fox, APTV, WABC, ILTV, i24News, and many others.
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