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Jerusalem Minute
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Episodes
Jerusalem MinuteA Changing Middle East: Israel Confronts New Security Fronts
President Trump is trying to economically crush Iran, but the next major threat to Israel may be emerging somewhere else entirely. On this episode of…
Jerusalem MinuteCeasefires Breached: Israel Faces a Multi-Front Threat
Today we break down the biggest stories shaping Israel and the Middle East, from President Trump's evolving strategy toward Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, to…
Jerusalem MinuteShifting Alliances: The Diplomacy Reshaping the Middle East
The Middle East may be closer to a major regional showdown than most people realize, and this episode explains why. Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman break down the…
Jerusalem MinuteCalling Off the Strike: Trump's Iran Strategy
Is President Trump delaying the inevitable or laying the groundwork for a decisive showdown with Iran? This week on Jerusalem Minute, Josh Hasten and Alex…
Jerusalem MinuteThe Calm Before the Storm? Iran and the Middle East's Next Phase
Is this just the calm before an even bigger storm in the Middle East? This week on Jerusalem Minute, Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman unpack the uneasy pause in…
Jerusalem MinuteAmerican Service Members Killed: America's Escalation with Iran
Two American service members are dead, U.S. strikes on Iran are intensifying and a conflict many thought was winding down may be entering its most dangerous…
Jerusalem MinuteTrump Says the Ceasefire Is Over: The Next Phase of the Iran Conflict
President Trump says the ceasefire is over, but is this just the beginning of an even bigger conflict? In this episode of Jerusalem Minute, we break down why…
Jerusalem Minute1,000 Days Since October 7: Security, Strategy and Israel's Future
Israel has reached 1,000 days since October 7, but are the biggest battles still ahead? In this episode of Jerusalem Minute, we break down why Israel's wars…
Jerusalem MinuteHistoric Deal: What It Means for Israel & Hezbollah's Future
A landmark agreement between Israel, Lebanon and the United States could reshape the future of Israel's northern border, but will it actually disarm Hezbollah…
Jerusalem MinuteThe Iran Agreement: Risks, Reality, and Regional Consequences
Is President Trump about to hand Iran a lifeline just as Israel had it on the ropes? In this episode of Jerusalem Minute, Alex Traiman and Josh Hasten break…
Jerusalem MinuteThe 12-Hour War: Iran, Hezbollah, and Regional Pressure
A ceasefire was supposed to calm the region but instead, the Middle East may have just witnessed a dangerous new chapter. In this episode of Jerusalem Minute…
Jerusalem MinuteA Regional Shift: Can Lebanon Push Hezbollah Out of Southern Lebanon?
A dramatic shift may be unfolding on Israel's northern border and it could reshape the balance of power across the Middle East. In this episode of Jerusalem…
Jerusalem MinuteA Region in Transition: Iran, Gaza, Lebanon and the Abraham Accords
President Trump’s Iran ultimatum may be grabbing headlines, but a far bigger regional strategy could be unfolding behind the scenes. In this Jerusalem Minute…
Jerusalem MinuteThe New Iran Negotiations: Power, Pressure and Uncertainty
Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman unpack the shocking reports of a possible U.S.-Iran agreement and what it could mean for Israel and the future of the war. You’ll…
Jerusalem MinuteNegotiating With Iran: Trump, China and Israel’s Next Move
War with Iran may be closer than anyone realizes and this episode breaks down the quiet moves happening behind the scenes that could reshape the Middle East…
Jerusalem MinuteThe Ceasefire Illusion: Iran, Israel and the Expanding Conflict
The Middle East may be on the verge of exploding again and the so-called “ceasefires” are hiding a far more dangerous reality. Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman…
Jerusalem MinuteU.S.–Iran Standoff: War Signals or close to a final deal?
Are we on the brink of another Middle East war or witnessing the final chess match before a historic deal? JNS CEO Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East…
Jerusalem MinuteTrump Assassination Attempt: Iran Under Pressure
Gunshots at a presidential event, a collapsing Iranian regime and a Middle East on the brink...this episode uncovers how an alleged assassination attempt on…
Jerusalem MinuteThe Strategic Pause: Ceasefires, Pressure and Power in Motion
A fragile ceasefire, a looming regional war and political maneuvering behind the scenes...this episode pulls you into the strategic chess match unfolding…
Jerusalem MinuteModern Warfare: Strategy, Perception, and Collapsed U.S.–Iran Talks
Just when it looked like the war might be winding down, U.S.-Iran negotiations have collapsed. Unpacking the latest developments, Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman…
Jerusalem MinuteInside the Conflict: Rescue Missions, Ultimatums and Strategy
This episode drops you straight into the heart of a high-stakes geopolitical thriller where daring U.S. rescue missions, ticking ultimatums and a collapsing…
Jerusalem MinuteThe Next Move: Negotiation as Strategy in the Iran Conflict
Is this the calm before a devastating final strike on Iran? In this breakdown, learn how President Trump’s sudden push for negotiations with Iran might…
Jerusalem MinuteEscalation and Ultimatum: Iran, Israel, and U.S. Pressure on Hormuz
A missile war, a global oil chokepoint and a 48-hour ultimatum from President Trump...this episode pulls viewers straight into the nerve center of a conflict…
Jerusalem MinuteThe War Against Iran: How the U.S. and Israel Weaken Iran as Global Oil Is Threatened
Iran may still be firing, but Israel and the United States believe the regime is already being dismantled piece by piece. In this hard-hitting discussion…

Jerusalem MinuteThe U.S. and Israel Kill Iran’s Supreme Leader: A War Redefined
Israel just lit the fuse on the most consequential escalation of the entire war. Josh Hasten and JNS CEO Alex Traiman break down Operation Roaring Lion / Epic…
Jerusalem MinuteWhat the Tucker-Huckabee Interview Says About the Right
A 10–15 day countdown, B-2s looming in the background and a Tucker Carlson meltdown colliding with the Iran crisis, this "Jerusalem Minute" feels like the calm…
Jerusalem MinuteNetanyahu and Trump signal a harder US–Israel strategy toward Iran
US-Iran negotiations in Iran may be less “breakthrough” than smokescreen, buying time as the U.S. and Israel quietly prepare for what comes next, highlighted…
Jerusalem MinuteSuspicious Explosions in Iran and the Mullahs Begin to Leave
In this episode of Jerusalem Minute, Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman break down why President Donald Trump is moving a “massive armada” toward Iran and why many…
Jerusalem MinuteIran’s Supreme Leader Disappears as U.S. Military Pressure Intensifies
Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten and JNS CEO Alex Traiman break down Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s Gaza master plan (including the explosive debate…
Jerusalem MinuteWhy the U.S. and Israel May Be Waiting to Strike Iran
Did the U.S. and Israel miss the “hot moment” to strike Iran, or is the real move still loading? From Steve Witkoff’s remarks at the IAC to the New York Times…
Jerusalem MinuteWhat Happens if Trump Acts on Iran?
Iran is cracking, and JNS CEO Alex Traiman says this could be the moment the Iranian people have waited decades for. In this episode of "Jerusalem Minute"…
Jerusalem MinuteThe Iranian Regime at a Tipping Point: Internal Revolt or Regional War?
A stunning U.S. raid that snatched Venezuela’s dictator, street protests shaking Iran’s regime and a Trump–Netanyahu alliance signaling zero patience for rogue…
Jerusalem MinuteIran Rearms: Is Netanyahu Pushing For Iran War 2.0 In Mar-a-Lago?
As Netanyahu flies to Mar-a-Lago for a high-stakes meeting with President Trump, revelations explode back home: accusations of foreign influence, a political…
Jerusalem MinuteMAGA Implosion?! Shapiro TORCHES Tucker Carlson in TPUSA Showdown
A luxury Gaza? That’s the dream, but reality has other plans. As President Trump and Marco Rubio push for a multi-billion dollar “Project Sunrise” to transform…
Jerusalem MinuteBondi Beach Massacre: The Warning Signs Were Ignored
A Hanukkah celebration turned massacre. A rabbi murdered on Bondi Beach. And global leaders still refuse to connect the dots. In this episode of Jerusalem…
Jerusalem MinutePeace Plan or Political Theater? Gaza’s Phase Two Unravels
As bombs still explode in Gaza tunnels and Hamas refuses to disarm, President Trump pushes Israel toward Phase II of a peace plan that seems more like fantasy…
Jerusalem MinuteBibi’s Bombshell: Netanyahu Asks for a Pardon...Before Trial Ends
Prime Minister Netanyahu has shocked Israel’s political and legal world by formally asking President Herzog to end his trial before it even concludes. Is this…
Jerusalem MinuteGaza Is Exploding Again After Fragile Peace Cracks (What Happens Now?)
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is collapsing and the truth is way messier than the headlines. From Hamas refusing to disarm to Trump’s controversial 20-point plan…
Jerusalem MinuteUN Showdown: U.S. Pushes UN Resolution for Post-War Order
Hosts Alex Traiman and Josh Hasten explore the major geopolitical shifts unfolding in the Middle East. They break down the U.S.-backed UN resolution to…
Jerusalem MinuteTop Israeli Officials Arrested in Massive Corruption Scandal
Israel is rocked by a sweeping legal crisis as Yifat Tomer‑Yerushalmi, the former Military Advocate General, admitted to authorizing the release of classified…
Jerusalem MinuteNetanyahu Assassination Attempt: Israeli Teen Charged in Al-Qaeda-Linked Plot
JNS CEO Alex Traiman reports from the Republican Jewish Coalition’s 40th anniversary summit in Las Vegas, highlighting key speeches from Senator Ted Cruz and…
Jerusalem MinuteTrump’s Ultimatum to Hamas: 48 Hours to Return the Bodies
JNS CEO Alex Traiman and correspondent Josh Hasten break down a rapidly shifting landscape in Israel and Gaza. President Trump issues a dramatic 48-hour…


Jerusalem MinuteInside Netanyahu’s UN Speech: Gaza, Iran, Trump & Israel’s Future
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fiery United Nations speech took center stage this week and Jerusalem Minute brings you inside the story. Hosted by JNS CEO…
Jerusalem MinuteQatar Strike Fallout: Did Israel Kill Hamas Leaders in Doha?
Israel has carried out a targeted airstrike in Qatar aimed at senior Hamas leaders believed to be involved in planning the October 7 massacre. The operation…
Jerusalem MinuteQatar Strike Fallout: Did Israel Kill Hamas Leaders in Doha?
Israel has carried out a targeted airstrike in Qatar aimed at senior Hamas leaders believed to be involved in planning the October 7 massacre. The operation…
Jerusalem MinuteIsrael Launches Full Offensive in Gaza City as Trump Issues Hostage Ultimatum
Israel is quickly approaching the point of no return in their war against Hamas. Broadcast from the JNS Media Hub in Jerusalem, JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau…
Jerusalem MinuteIsrael Strikes Houthis, Blocks PA at UN, and Faces Internal Turmoil
In this episode of Jerusalem Minute, JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman joins JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten to deliver in-depth…
Jerusalem MinuteIDF Gears Up for Gaza City as Houthis Escalate
As the UN-backed IPC alleges “famine” in Gaza and the IDF positions for a full Gaza City operation, Yemen’s Houthis escalate with suspected cluster munitions…
Jerusalem MinuteIsrael on Edge: Hostage Talks, Nationwide Strike, and Netanyahu’s Red Line
On today’s “Jerusalem Minute,” hosted by Alex Traiman, JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief, and Josh Hasten, JNS Middle East correspondent, we break down…
Jerusalem MinuteInternational Push for Palestinian Statehood: What Does It Mean for Israel?
Join JNS CEO Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten for another episode of Jerusalem Minute. This week, they discuss the latest…
Jerusalem MinuteTrump Slams Hamas, Backs Israel’s Next Move: Hostage Crisis and Gaza's Future
This episode delves into President Trump's bold statement about Hamas, asserting that the group isn't interested in hostage talks and that they "want to die."…
Jerusalem MinuteHamas Losing Control Of Gaza As Rival Clans Start To Fight Back!
JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten and JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman unpack this week’s headlines out of Israel, broadcasting from the…
Jerusalem MinuteTrump & Netanyahu Just Accomplished Something MASSIVE In Washington
JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman returns from Washington with firsthand insights after accompanying Prime Minister Netanyahu on his third…
Jerusalem MinuteKhamenei THREATENS Trump - Who’ll blink first?
What happens next? From Ayatollah Khamenei and President Trump’s escalating war of words to Prime Minister’s Netanyahu’s controversial trial delay for national…
Jerusalem MinuteShould Israel attempt to save hostages by force despite Hamas threats?
The IDF successfully located and returned the bodies of three hostages—Judy Weinstein-Chagai, Gadi Chagai and Thai worker Natapang Pinta—who were brutally…
Jerusalem MinuteWho ignited the HORRIFYING antisemitic Boulder attack?
Learn how Hamas propaganda—echoed by major media outlets like The New York Times, CNN and BBC—spreads false accusations against Israel, fueling real-world…
Jerusalem MinuteIsraeli public OUTRAGED: Media, former IDF top brass echo Hamas
What happens when Israel’s enemies strike abroad—and its critics strike from within? On this week’s “Jerusalem Minute,” JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex…