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Will the US port in Gaza deliver ‘aid’ into the hands of Hamas?

“Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 10

March 12, 2024
Alex Traiman, Josh Hasten
( Mar. 12, 2024 / JNS )

U.S. President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. Navy is opening a port to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Can this be successful or even properly inspected? Does it shift scrutiny away from Israel? Is it part of a larger effort by the Biden administration to isolate and undermine Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli government?

JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten break this down along with Biden’s “come to Jesus” comment directed at Netanyahu; violence during the Muslim holiday of Ramadan; the haredi draft crisis and much more!

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Alex Traiman
Alex Traiman Alex Traiman
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
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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