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Why the Israel-Hamas war will intensify: Full video report

“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 58

Did Israel make a mistake by choosing to continue the ceasefire agreement with Hamas even after U.S. President Donald Trump’s green light to continue the war? While it may seem as if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ignored the go-ahead from Trump, JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman believes that the Israel-Hamas war is far from over.

In fact, he thinks, it is about to intensify in a big way.

Traiman is joined by JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten for an in-depth analysis of all the latest developments from Israel. They’ll be discussing Hamas’s horrific parade of dead hostages in Gaza; how Israel should mourn the Bibas family; entering phase two of the ceasefire agreement; Egypt’s military buildup in the Sinai; and Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral in Lebanon.

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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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