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Red lines and pink tides: What’s next for Israel and the West?

“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 25

Alex Traiman, Josh Hasten
(July 8, 2024 / JNS)

The global left won key election battles in Europe this week and continues its attempts to overthrow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. How will the Jewish state’s longest-serving leader face his enemies, both within Israel and on its southern and northern borders?

JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten break down this story, in addition to the latest news in Israel and the Jewish world, including European Jews wondering about their future; the IDF shifting to a new phase in Gaza; and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) pushing back after a Biden administration official praises the Oct. 7 massacre.

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Alex Traiman
Alex Traiman Alex Traiman
Alex Traiman is the CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief of the Jerusalem 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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