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Final election countdown: How Israel is preparing for surprises and outcomes

“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 42

Americans may be surprised to learn that they aren’t the only ones on edge about the upcoming U.S. presidential elections. Israel and its enemies are also waiting to see who becomes the next U.S. president, as so much of what happens globally hinges on Washington’s policies.

Tune in to this episode of “Jerusalem Minute” to hear which candidate Israelis prefer to win and how the Israeli government is preparing to deal with both possible outcomes.

JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman, and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten also have an update on the war with Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon and with Iran.

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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 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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