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Iran humiliated: How will the Islamic Republic respond?

“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 29

Aug. 5, 2024
Alex Traiman, Josh Hasten
( Aug. 5, 2024 / JNS )

While Western culture might champion restraint, the Middle East requires force.

Israel made it clear over the past week with the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran that it will not allow the Islamic Republic of Iran to be top dog, despite U.S. President Joe Biden’s incessant demands.

JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten break down the latest stories.

Also on the docket: the elimination of Hezbollah’s No. 2 man, Fuad Shukr; Israel prepares for military responses; Biden scolds Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while holding up weapons transfers; and terror strikes Israeli cities.

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Alex Traiman
Alex Traiman Alex Traiman
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
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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