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Prime Minister Netanyahu has defied the polls and survived Israel's election, but a political deadlock could leave the country without a stable government just as President Trump prepares for another possible war with Iran.  Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman break down Israel's stunning election results, revealing how Netanyahu's Likud outperformed expectations while neither political bloc secured the 61 seats needed to form a government. With Arab parties winning an unprecedented 19 seats, the hosts examine allegations of election fraud and the coalition deals that could determine Israel's next prime minister. Could Naftali Bennett or Gadi Eisenkot join Netanyahu in a national unity government, or is Israel headed for another election?  Reports also suggest President Trump could resume military strikes against Iran following the American midterms, raising urgent questions about whether Israel can afford prolonged political paralysis. From Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu to the IDF's continuing operations against Hamas commanders in Gaza and terrorist cells in Judea and Samaria, Israel faces critical decisions on multiple fronts. Could the threat of a new war with Iran finally break Israel's political stalemate, or will the country's leaders squander a historic opportunity?

PM Netanyahu is accusing Israel's critics of a coordinated smear campaign and the fallout could trigger a wave of European sanctions against the Jewish state.  Alex Traiman and Josh Hasten examine the controversy surrounding alleged settler attacks on European diplomats and a Washington Post journalist in Judea and Samaria, as Netanyahu questions the evidence and Washington joins European leaders in demanding action. The hosts expose what they see as a dangerous double standard in the international response and reveal why the consequences could extend far beyond Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. ' Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama sparks a fierce confrontation with Netanyahu over Israel's history and security policies, while President Trump raises the possibility of renewed strikes against Iran after the upcoming elections. From Hamas's surviving terror tunnels and Hezbollah's rearmament to a bitter political battle over responsibility for October 7, Israel faces mounting threats abroad and uncertainty at home. Could allegations of settler violence become the justification for a much broader international campaign to isolate and sanction Israel?

A deadly Houthi missile strike on a Saudi airport has killed 12 people, including an American, and President Trump may be preparing a devastating new assault on Iran. Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman examine Washington’s reported military plans and alarming intelligence suggesting Iran is rebuilding its missile and drone capabilities. They also explore violent unrest in France and growing fears for European Jews and the controversial choice of Navi Pillay for the Nobel Peace Prize. Plus, with Israel’s elections approaching, explosive allegations surrounding Netanyahu and October 7 collide with a bitter debate over Israel’s military strategy. Is the Middle East heading toward another major war and could the elections in Israel and America determine what happens next?

Israeli passengers had just seconds to stop a passenger jet from becoming a weapon, and new details reveal just how close Flight 1073 may have come to catastrophe. In this episode, Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman break down the extraordinary FlyDubai drama, including how an Israeli plumber with no flying experience helped pull the aircraft out of a terrifying freefall after passengers subdued the alleged attacker. They also examine the unanswered security questions surrounding the flight, a suspected terror plot targeting a U.S. airbase in Britain and reports of a secret regional security meeting involving Israel and several Arab states. Plus, they tackle the IDF’s new claims about Gaza journalists with alleged terror ties and, three years after October 7, the battle over what went wrong, what Israel accomplished afterward and why the fight over the war’s legacy is only beginning.

PM Netanyahu brought a Starlink terminal onto the UN stage, and it may have hinted at something much bigger: Israel’s plan for bringing down Iran’s regime. In this episode of "Jerusalem Minute", Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman unpack Netanyahu’s UN speech, including the unusual Starlink stunt and why keeping Iranian protesters connected to the outside world could become a critical part of Israel’s strategy. They also examine Netanyahu’s warnings about Qatar and Turkey, President Trump’s choice for Iran between a new deal and renewed military action and the growing political battle surrounding Israel’s upcoming election. Plus, the episode ends with the deeply personal story of Ambassador Yechiel Leiter’s family as another of his sons fights for his life following a terrorist attack.

Israel’s election battle is heating up, and suddenly explosive claims about what PM Netanyahu knew before October 7 are surfacing from every direction. In this episode of "Jerusalem Minute", Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman break down allegations that Netanyahu was warned by the UAE before the Hamas massacre, Hillary Clinton’s intervention in Israel’s election and Antony Blinken’s rejection of claims that Hamas offered to immediately release all the hostages. They also challenge Jared Kushner’s claim that the U.S. used Israel’s Doha strike to pressure Jerusalem into a Gaza deal and reveal why Israel and Saudi Arabia may now be quietly moving closer together as the Houthis threaten one of the world’s most important shipping routes.

After a month of relative quiet, the U.S. is striking Iran again...and President Trump is warning the biggest attack may still be ahead. In this episode of "Jerusalem Minute", Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman unpack the renewed escalation around the Strait of Hormuz and whether Washington is moving back toward full-scale war. They also reveal what J.D. Vance said behind closed doors at the Republican Jewish Coalition, examine Israel’s expanding security zone in southern Lebanon and tackle Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s controversial decision to label violent Israeli settlers “terrorists.” Plus, with Israeli elections approaching, PM Netanyahu is reigniting the battle over who was really responsible for the failures of October 7, and why that question could help determine his political future.

Iran is talking tough, but behind the threats, the regime may be starting to crack. President Trump says the Islamic Republic is “completely collapsing,” as Washington unleashes a new economic pressure campaign aimed at squeezing Tehran even further. But will sanctions be enough to bring down the regime, or will something more be needed? Meanwhile, Netanyahu reveals an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate his son Yair in Florida, amid mounting Iranian threats against the Trump and Netanyahu families. Plus, Israel pushes back against the Gaza Board of Peace and a new right-wing party enters Israel’s increasingly unpredictable election race.

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 Minute", Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman break down Washington’s unprecedented pressure campaign against Tehran, why Mike Huckabee is keeping the threat of military action on the table and Israel’s warning shot to Turkey after striking a Syrian airbase. They also examine Jared Kushner’s push to disarm Hamas, Netanyahu’s red lines for Gaza, fears of escalating terrorism in Judea and Samaria and the remarkable Israeli operation that brought a fallen soldier home 44 years after his death.

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 renewed Hezbollah and Hamas attacks despite existing ceasefire agreements and Israel's preparations for the next phase of the conflict. Joining us in studio is Doron Spielman, International Spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office and an IDF Reserve Major, for an in-depth interview on the latest developments in Lebanon. He explains what is happening on Israel's northern border and how Israel is responding to the evolving security situation.

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 rapidly shifting alliances and diplomacy reshaping the region. You'll learn what Iran's latest demands reveal about the stalled nuclear negotiations, why a new military pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan could change the strategic balance, how Israel is navigating pressure over Gaza and Lebanon and what political developments in Washington could mean for U.S.-Israel relations. If you want to understand the bigger picture behind this week's headlines, and where the region may be headed next, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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 Traiman examine why the White House abruptly paused plans for massive strikes against Iran despite repeated violations by the regime, and whether Washington is now following the same strategy of "managing the conflict" that Israel has employed throughout the war. They also unpack the latest Trump-Netanyahu meeting, the future of negotiations with Hamas, Israel's military strategy in Gaza and Lebanon, Hezbollah's vast tunnel network and why the coming months could determine whether diplomacy holds, or the region plunges back into full-scale war. If you want to understand the strategic thinking behind the headlines and what to watch for next, this episode breaks down the key developments shaping Israel and the wider Middle East.

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 U.S. strikes against Iran and ask whether President Trump is buying time for diplomacy or preparing for a far more devastating military campaign. They examine Iran's hidden nuclear facilities, the threat posed by the Houthis, the latest normalization efforts between Israel and Lebanon, Saudi Arabia's nuclear ambitions and the alarming surge of terrorism in Judea and Samaria. You'll also get an inside look at what could be on the agenda as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington for another pivotal meeting with President Trump and why the decisions made in the coming days could reshape the entire Middle East.