<p>As Hamas releases dual U.S.-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander—a move widely interpreted as a gesture toward President Donald Trump during his high-profile Middle East trip—questions are swirling about the administration’s true posture toward Israel. In this episode of Jerusalem Minute, JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten explore the latest developments shaping U.S.-Israel relations and the broader Middle East. 

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As Hamas releases dual U.S.-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander—a move widely interpreted as a gesture toward President Donald Trump during his high-profile Middle East trip—questions are swirling about the administration’s true posture toward Israel. In this episode of Jerusalem Minute, JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten explore the latest developments shaping U.S.-Israel relations and the broader Middle East.

Edan Alexander Freed by Hamas—Tribute to Trump or Strategic Move?

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Want to know what's really happening in Israel? Wish you could get the news and analysis all in one place? Join JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and Journalist and Josh Hasten as they break down this week's events on the Jerusalem Minute. If you appreciated today’s discussion and want to dive deeper into the issues shaping Israel and the Jewish world, join our community by Subscribing to our newsletter. Your engagement keeps our journalism thriving. Your support is crucial. Support us with a Donation to ensure we can continue delivering in-depth reporting.

Want to know what's really happening in Israel? Wish you could get the news and analysis all in one place? Join JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and Journalist and Josh Hasten as they break down this week's events on the Jerusalem Minute.

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