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Chaos in Syria: Who’s in control, and what’s next after Assad?

“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 47

Alex Traiman, Josh Hasten
(Dec. 9, 2024 / JNS)

The drama in Syria continues to unravel at warp speed.

Join JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman, and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, as they unpack this story and more for an in-depth analysis of the latest news of Syria and how it affects Israel. They discuss Israel’s perspective and how U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will likely handle the situation.

Also, the two talk about new developments in hostage negotiations; the fact that Iran is suddenly not a player in the breaking news these days; how is Israel creating a buffer zone around its borders; and why Saudi Arabia sends mixed signals.

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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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