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Biden babbles as Bibi heads for America

“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 26

Alex Traiman, Josh Hasten
(Jul. 15, 2024 / JNS)

Decades of trying and failing to create a Palestinian state have taught U.S. President Joe Biden nothing.

This week, Biden took the opportunity to push the idea on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again—as if the Oct. 7 massacre never happened.

The Israeli premier will soon be visiting Washington to address U.S. Congress and promote his vision for a post-war Gaza. Whether or not he will meet with former president and presumptive Republican nominee for the White House Donald Trump remains to be seen.

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Alex Traiman
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.
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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