Israel finally responded to Iran’s ballistic missile attack this weekend, but many questions remain. On today’s Jerusalem Minute, we’ll explain what exactly happened and why we think there might be more to come. We’ll also cover this morning’s horrific truck attack that left dozens of Israelis seriously hurt and the continued war against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Stay informed about Israel and the Jewish World! Latest news: Get in-depth analysis at...

Is yesterday’s assassination attempt on Prime Minister Netanyahu really that much of a game-changer? And what happens now that Israel’s attack plans seem to have been leaked to Iran? Join Josh Hasten and JNS CEO Alex Traiman in our Jerusalem studio for insight and analysis! We’ll also cover Israel’s elimination of Yahya Sinwar and reactions; continued rocket attacks from Hezbollah; progress in Gaza; and stern warnings from the US administration. Stay informed about Israel and the Jewish...

On Sunday night, a Hezbollah drone from Lebanon got through Israel’s air defenses, killing four soldiers and wounding dozens. JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten explain how this could happen and what it means for the Jewish state’s fight for survival. They also discuss Iran’s apparent knowledge of Hamas’s plans for Oct. 7; why Israel may be waiting to strike back at Iran; how U.S. President Joe Biden is shielding Beirut; the American...

In this special Oct. 7 episode of “Jerusalem Minute,” JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten focus on all seven war fronts that Israel has been fighting since thousands of Hamas terrorists breached the Jewish state’s southern border one year ago. They also review important lessons to learn on the anniversary of Oct. 7; Iran’s attack and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s initial comments; what to expect from Jerusalem’s response;...

After months of being denounced as rudderless by the Israeli left and their allies overseas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to reshape the Middle East is starting to take form. Taking out Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other terrorist tyrants across the region seems to only be the beginning. In fact, every day brings with it new surprises that all point towards the Israeli leader's original vision to restore order in this ever-volatile neighborhood. Join JNS CEO and...

Israel is finally showing signs that the failed policies that led up to October 7th are over. Last week alone, Israel carried out some of the greatest operations in the history of the Mossad by first eliminating Hezbollah’s communication lines along with several top leaders by way of exploding beepers. The IDF then eliminated Ibrahim Aqil, a top Hezbollah terrorist responsible for the 1983 bombing of the US embassy and marine barracks in Beirut. A full-blown war in the north of Israel seems...

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed that Yemen’s Houthis will pay a “heavy price” after the Iran-backed terrorist organization fired a ballistic missile into central Israel on Sunday morning. JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten discuss what sets this attack apart from previous ones, as well as the wider implications for the region. Other top stories include Israel destroying a top-secret Iranian weapons facility in Syria; further...

The U.S. Department of Justice last week announced terrorism charges against senior leaders of Hamas, but the effectiveness of the measure remains to be seen. Will the charges have teeth, or is this more of the usual posturing from the Biden administration? Join JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten for this hot discussion on this episode of "Jerusalem Minute"! Traiman and Hasten also cover the latest developments in both the hostage...

Israelis woke on Sunday morning to learn that six hostages were found executed by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, mere hours before Israel Defense Forces troops discovered their bodies. Now both the Israeli and global left are turning the debate over the ongoing hostage negotiations with Hamas into another attempt to get rid of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On today’s "Jerusalem Minute," JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh...

Israel successfully foiled Hezbollah's planned attack early yesterday morning by destroying up to 1,000 rocket launchers in Lebanon before they could be fired. Now the waiting game continues as both Iran and Israel decide what to do next. On today’s Jerusalem Minute, we’ll weigh the different issues behind Israel’s decision making. Also, we’ll discuss ongoing hostage negotiations; the ICC’s latest actions against Israel; the state of the Democratic Party; Hersh Polin-Goldberg’s parents’...

The world’s attention is on Qatar this week, where Israel and Hamas are discussing a deal to pause hostilities, even as the fight against the Palestinian terrorist organization rages on in the Gaza Strip. U.S. President Joe Biden continues to pressure the Jewish state into a deal in the hope of quelling tensions with the left wing of his base ahead of next week’s Democratic National Convention. The Iranian regime also seems to be postponing its anticipated response to the killing of...

New reports have made it clear that Tehran and Hezbollah are indeed planning to attack Israel as the Jewish State waits in fear and suspense. Also, the international media demonizes Israel for attacking Hamas inside a Gaza school, did Kamala Harris say she was open to an arms embargo against Israel? And new developments in the case of the soldiers accused of sodomizing a Hamas prisoner. Stay informed about Israel and the Jewish World! Latest news: Get in-depth analysis at...

hat it will not allow the Islamic Republic of Iran to be top dog, despite U.S. President Joe Biden's incessant demands. Also, the elimination of Hezbollah's No. 2, Fuad Shukr; Israel prepares for every scenario; Biden scolds Netanyahu while holding up weapons transfers; and terror strikes Israeli cities. JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten break down the latest stories. Don't miss up-to-the-minute news on JLMinute! Stay informed about...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concluded his trip to the United States as the Jewish state continues to reel from Hezbollah’s massacre of 12 children playing soccer in the Golan Heights. Netanyahu returns to a country demanding the Israel Defense Forces restore quiet to the country’s northern border. Will we see Lebanon go up in flames or will the premier hold off for a more opportune time? JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten...

On Wednesday afternoon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will surpass British wartime leader Winston Churchill when he delivers his fourth address to a joint session of the United States Congress.   However, it’s the meetings that will happen outside of Congress that may matter the most. Will Netanyahu meet with U.S. Vice President and presumptive Democratic nominee for the White House Kamala Harris and U.S. President Biden?   Can Netanyahu revitalize his relationship with Republican...

Biden BABBLES as Bibi heads for America. Also, targeting Mohammed Deif; bringing the end of Hamas; IDF strategy; the future of the Abraham Accords; Abbas and the PA edging in; and the attempted targeting of Trump. Don't miss up-to-the-minute news on JLMinute! Stay informed about Israel and the Jewish World! Latest news: Get in-depth analysis at https://bit.ly/jewish_news_service Subscribe for more: Never miss a story - sign up for our newsletter https://bit.ly/subscribe_to_JNS Support our...

The global left won key election battles in Europe this week and continues its attempts to overthrow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. How will the Jewish state's longest-serving leader face his enemies, both within Israel and on its southern and northern borders?   JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten analyze this story and other top stories in Israel and the Jewish world:  European Jews wonder about their future;The IDF shifts to...

Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming address to the US Congress sets off sirens both within Israel and the world. Meanwhile, the IDF continues to push forward in Gaza while deciding if full blown war with Hezbollah can be avoided. Sit down with JNS CEO Alex Traiman and Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten to examine the hottest issues facing Israel this summer. John Fetterman’s visit to IsraelThe Gaza famine that wasn’t Israel’s ultra-Orthodox draft

Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah has promised an "unrestrained" war against Israel as Prime Minister Netanyahu publicly criticizes the Biden administration for withholding weapons from the Jewish state. JNS CEO Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten break down this story and the latest news in Israel and the Jewish world. Don't miss up-to-the-minute news on JLMinute! 

A daily "operational pause" in Israel Defense Forces counterterrorism operations along a key southern Gaza road announced on Sunday has angered swaths of the Israeli public and government officials. Meanwhile, full-scale war seems imminent as Hezbollah rockets continue to cause widespread damage and forest fires in northern Israel. JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten also discuss other hot topics, including the arrival of White House...

Four hostages were rescued from the hands of Hamas in a miraculous Israeli rescue operation. Yet the mainstream media flipped the script and focused on the Palestinian noncombatants allegedly killed. But were these Gazans innocent? JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten delve into this issue and other pressing stories. Don’t miss the up-to-minute news on “Jerusalem Minute!”

Hezbollah continues to terrorize Israel through rockets and igniting forest fires that are causing irreparable harm to the country's north. What should Israel's response be? Is now the time to open up a second front and begin a war with Hezbollah? JNS CEO Alex Traiman and Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten analyze this story and other top stories in Israel President Biden's ceasefire speechNetanyahu to address Congress A potential coalition crisisDon't miss up-to-the-minute news on...

JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten analyze the decision by the International Court of Justice ordering the Israel Defense Forces not to enter Rafah—the city in the southern part of the Gaza Strip—as well as the plan by the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor to seek the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Don’t miss the up-to-minute news on “Jerusalem Minute!”