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International push for Palestinian statehood: What does it mean for Israel?

WATCH: “Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 76

Join JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten for another episode of “Jerusalem Minute.” This week, they discuss the latest developments surrounding Israel’s ongoing battle with Hamas.

Topics covered include the chilling videos released by Hamas showing Israeli hostages Evyatar David, 24, and Rom Braslavsky, 21, in dire conditions, while international media continues to misrepresent the situation. The New York Times published a misleading image of a Gazan child that was later revealed to have a genetic condition, all while the real starvation victims, Israeli hostages, are largely ignored.

In addition, Traiman and Hasten tackle the international response to the conflict, including France, the United Kingdom and Canada’s calls for Palestinian statehood, which Hamas has deemed “the fruit of Oct. 7.”

They also address growing media manipulation and the consequences of these foreign-policy moves in Western democracies.

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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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