Episodes

  • Historic Deal: What It Means for Israel & Hezbollah's Future

    Historic Deal: What It Means for Israel & Hezbollah's Future
    Jun 29 2026
    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, or is another war already brewing? This week on Jerusalem Minute, Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman break down the historic Lebanon framework agreement, the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, President Trump's latest warnings to Tehran and why Israel insists on maintaining a security zone inside southern Lebanon. They also unpack Prime Minister Netanyahu's major address at the JNS International Policy Summit, examine growing concerns over Turkey's regional ambitions and explain what these developments could mean for Israel, the Middle East and U.S. policy in the months ahead.
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    35 mins
  • The Iran Agreement: Risks, Reality, and Regional Consequences

    The Iran Agreement: Risks, Reality, and Regional Consequences
    Jun 15 2026
    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 down the reported U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding that could reshape the Middle East...and leave Israel facing difficult new realities. Viewers will learn what's actually in the proposed deal, why Israeli leaders are deeply concerned about Iran's enriched uranium, missiles, and terror proxies and how the agreement could impact PM Netanyahu politically at home. The discussion also explores Hezbollah's continued attacks from Lebanon, Turkey's growing regional ambitions and the unraveling of the ICC prosecutor who targeted Israeli leaders.
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    39 mins
  • The 12-Hour War: Iran, Hezbollah, and Regional Pressure

    The 12-Hour War: Iran, Hezbollah, and Regional Pressure
    Jun 10 2026
    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, Alex Traiman and Josh Hasten break down the dramatic 12-hour escalation that saw Iran launch ballistic missiles at Israel, Israel strike deep inside Iran and Beirut and President Trump scramble to prevent a wider regional war. Viewers will learn why Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut became the flashpoint and why experts believe the latest ceasefire may be far more fragile than it appears. If you want to understand the hidden power struggles and what could trigger the next major conflict, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
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    37 mins
  • A Regional Shift: Can Lebanon Push Hezbollah Out of Southern Lebanon?

    A Regional Shift: Can Lebanon Push Hezbollah Out of Southern Lebanon?
    Jun 8 2026
    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 Minute, JNS CEO Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten break down the unprecedented talks between Israel and Lebanon aimed at pushing Hezbollah out of southern Lebanon for good, and examine whether Beirut is finally prepared to confront the Iranian-backed terror group. Viewers will learn what's really happening behind the proposed "pilot zones," why Iran is desperately trying to preserve Hezbollah's influence and how regional diplomacy, military pressure and American involvement are colliding in ways that could transform the future of Lebanon. The episode also covers a deadly terrorist attack inside Israel, growing questions surrounding reported tensions between President Trump and PM Netanyahu, secret negotiations over Iran's nuclear program and the geopolitical maneuvering taking place behind the headlines. If these developments hold, the Middle East could be entering one of its most consequential turning points in decades.
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    54 mins
  • A Region in Transition: Iran, Gaza, Lebanon and the Abraham Accords

    A Region in Transition: Iran, Gaza, Lebanon and the Abraham Accords
    Jun 1 2026
    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, viewers will learn how growing pressure on Iran, Israel’s expanding control of Gaza, Hezbollah’s weakening grip in Lebanon and renewed talk of the Abraham Accords may all be interconnected pieces of a dramatic Middle East reshaping. JNS CEO Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten then break down the hidden calculations behind Trump’s nuclear demands along with PM Netanyahu’s surprising Gaza announcement.
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    48 mins
  • The New Iran Negotiations: Power, Pressure and Uncertainty

    The New Iran Negotiations: Power, Pressure and Uncertainty
    May 25 2026
    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 learn how President Trump’s strategy differs from Obama’s Iran deal, why Israeli officials are deeply divided over the negotiations and whether military action against Iran is truly over, or only paused. The episode also explores the latest flotilla controversy shaking Israel’s diplomacy and the fierce political battles already igniting ahead of Israel’s next elections. If you want to understand the hidden power plays and geopolitical risks shaping the Middle East right now, this episode connects all the dots.
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    44 mins
  • Negotiating With Iran: Trump, China and Israel’s Next Move

    Negotiating With Iran: Trump, China and Israel’s Next Move
    May 18 2026
    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. Viewers will learn how Trump’s China negotiations connect directly to Iran, why Israel and the U.S. may already be preparing the next military phase and what’s really happening with Gaza, Hezbollah and the global media narrative surrounding Israel. From secret UAE diplomacy and New York Times controversies to rising antisemitism in New York City and Israel’s looming elections, this episode uncovers the geopolitical angles most headlines completely miss.
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    47 mins
  • The Ceasefire Illusion: Iran, Israel and the Expanding Conflict

    The Ceasefire Illusion: Iran, Israel and the Expanding Conflict
    May 11 2026
    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 break down President Trump’s escalating showdown with Iran, the naval clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, Israel’s alleged covert operations deep inside Iraq and the fragile web of regional ceasefires that seem to exist in name only. Viewers will learn how modern warfare is being reshaped while Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, Russia and the U.S. all test the limits of global power. From secret military bases to the battle over public narratives, this episode uncovers the hidden strategies driving today’s geopolitical chaos.
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    43 mins