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Four hostages rescued from ‘innocent’ Gazan civilians

“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 21

Four hostages were joyously rescued from the hands of Hamas in another successful Israeli rescue operation. But almost immediately, the mainstream media flipped the script and focused on the Palestinian noncombatants allegedly killed in the attempt to save four people who were held captive for nearly nine months.

Were these residents of Gaza innocent? And do some of them continue to be complicit with Hamas in holding Israeli civilians hostage?

JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten delve into this issue and other pressing matters, including Benny Gantz leaving the Israeli War Cabinet; Blinken visiting Israel; and relentless rocket and missile attacks by Hezbollah in the north, many of which are endangering the environment with fires.

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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.
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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