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Trump-Bibi Oval Office meeting: Full video report

“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 56

Alex Traiman, JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief, was part of the press pool last week that accompanied Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a historic meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. He’s back in the JNS studio in Jerusalem with a report.

He is joined by JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten for an exclusive look behind the scenes as the two dive into all the details. Learn about the critical conversations that took place and hear key takeaways that could change the course of Israeli history.

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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 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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