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Trump warns Iran as Israel prepares for war

WATCH: “Jerusalem Minute” with Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, Ep. 63

“Jerusalem Minute” dives straight into rising tensions between the United States and Iran following U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning of “very bad things” if Tehran fails to reach a nuclear deal.

As Iran threatens to target U.S. bases, JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten explore whether military conflict is inevitable and what it means for Israel.

The two also cover rising tensions on other fronts, including reports of permanent Israeli security zones in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, and new battle plans signaling a renewed Gaza offensive. The hosts explain why Netanyahu’s posture has shifted and how U.S. support under a potential Trump return is influencing Israeli policy.

Other topics covered include:

  • The latest hostage deal negotiations

  • Widespread Arab protests against Hamas in Gaza

  • Israel’s efforts to facilitate the voluntary emigration of Gazans

  • Congress investigating U.S. funding to Israeli protest groups

  • The return of judicial reform to Israel’s legislative agenda

  • Turkey’s internal unrest and its implications for Israel

Netanyahu’s planned visit to Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, defying ICC arrest threats.

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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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