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Netanyahu vows to continue the war against Hamas in Gaza

“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 14

U.S. President Joe Biden wants an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a pullout of the Israel Defense Forces from the northern part of the Strip. But Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to take the battle to the southernmost city of Rafah to achieve victory over Hamas terrorists.

JNS CEO Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten analyze Israel’s next move and what Amercian opposition to it may cause. In addition, they delve into the killing of a high-ranking Iranian general this week; the flooding of weapons into Judea and Samaria; and the toll of six months of war.

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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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