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 analysis on the most pressing developments in Israel and the region.
The program opens with Israel’s targeted airstrike in Yemen that eliminated the Houthis’ so-called prime minister and several high-ranking ministers. The discussion covers the broader implications of this escalation and whether Israel should prepare for a coordinated retaliatory strike from the Iranian-backed Houthi militia.

The episode also examines the decision by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio to block visas for senior Palestinian Authority officials scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The conversation explores the legal framework behind the move, the U.S. stance on Palestinian statehood, and the broader diplomatic fallout.

Attention then shifts to a recent White House meeting on post-war Gaza governance, featuring former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Jared Kushner. The hosts question the implications of international involvement and raise concerns over potential statehood initiatives.