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Hamas claims it doesn’t know if hostages are dead or alive

“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 9

JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten discuss the continued push for a ceasefire as Hamas claims that it has no idea where the hostages are, and whether or not they are dead or alive.

At the same time, Congress is pushing back on U.S. President Joe Biden’s executive order sanctioning “settlers” for violence against Palestinians.

Also, will the Biden administration take additional steps to pressure Israel as Hezbollah continues to attack the north and a terrorist attack in Eli takes the lives of two Israelis, one of them only 16 years old?

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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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