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Trump promises to change the rules of the game, free the hostages

“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 52

Israel’s wars against Iran’s terrorist proxies rage on and “Jerusalem Minute” is here to bring you all the latest developments!

JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten discuss the tragic deaths of four Israel Defense Forces soldiers in the Gaza Strip; the IDF’s ongoing search for the terrorists who murdered three civilians on Jan. 6; putting a stop to the Houthis; President-elect Donald Trump’s threat of “hell to pay” if the hostages aren’t released from Gaza by Jan. 20; controlling Syria’s chaos; and the claim by Mike Pompeo, former U.S. secretary of state, that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is a “paper tiger” whose time will come.

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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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