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Arab states want Israel to finish Hamas ... and so should the US

“Jerusalem Minute” with guest Malcolm Hoenlein, Ep. 5

Tension is growing between the United States and Israel about the timeline of the war in Gaza and the push for a two-state outcome. Are the two allies heading for a collision? Is U.S. President Joe Biden willing to have Israel fight but not win? What role can the American Jewish community play during a time of rising antisemitism and wavering support for Israel?

To discuss these questions and more, JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman interviews Malcolm Hoenlein, vice chair emeritus of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.

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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.
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