Israel is rocked by a sweeping legal crisis as Yifat Tomer‑Yerushalmi, the former Military Advocate General, admitted to authorizing the release of classified footage and deceiving the Supreme Court of Israel by presiding over a sham investigation. She is now in detention amid allegations of obfuscation and a staged suicide attempt, raising serious questions about the integrity of the military‑legal establishment.

JNS CEO Alex Traiman reports from the Republican Jewish Coalition’s 40th anniversary summit in Las Vegas, highlighting key speeches from Senator Ted Cruz and Minister Ron Dermer, who made a compelling case for the U.S.–Israel alliance. Correspondent Josh Hasten breaks major news from Israel, where a 14-year-old Arab citizen was charged with plotting terror attacks and the assassination of Prime Minister Netanyahu on behalf of Al-Qaeda. The episode also explores regional threats from Hezbollah, the potential for U.S. involvement in Gaza’s reconstruction and Israel’s growing economic impact, particularly in U.S. markets. With optimism for Israel’s future, Traiman also previews his upcoming war briefing and reflects on Israel’s resilience, technological power and global contributions amid a war against global jihad.  

JNS CEO Alex Traiman and correspondent Josh Hasten break down a rapidly shifting landscape in Israel and Gaza. President Trump issues a dramatic 48-hour ultimatum to Hamas to return the bodies of deceased hostages, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirms America’s support for Israel and demands Hamas disarm. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance’s controversial visit raises eyebrows with mixed messaging and missed protocol. Inside Gaza, Israel has effectively divided the Strip with a new buffer zone, igniting speculation about post-war governance and Hamas’s future. The hosts also unpack tensions surrounding a Knesset sovereignty bill, Smotrich’s fiery comments on Saudi normalization, and growing calls for ultra-Orthodox IDF conscription—all as the winter Knesset session kicks off and early elections loom. Don’t miss this in-depth analysis of the political, military, and diplomatic fault lines shaping Israel’s future.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fiery United Nations speech took center stage this week and Jerusalem Minute brings you inside the story. Hosted by JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman, reporting from New York, and JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten, this week’s episode breaks down the critical issues currently shaping Israel’s future.

From Netanyahu’s vow to “finish the job in Gaza” with no retreat, to his sharp rebuke of Western nations rewarding terror with premature statehood, the prime minister framed Israel’s war as a fight for the survival of the free world. He also rejected charges of genocide and warned Iran that Israel’s reach has no limits.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s leaked Gaza peace plan has raised new questions: could it truly end the war or simply plant the seeds for more conflict? Traiman and Hasten also explore the UN walkouts during Netanyahu’s speech, the ICC arrest warrant threat, Abbas’s symbolic “key” at the UN, Israel’s ongoing fight against Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis and Iran, and the growing push to isolate Israel through cultural boycotts, including recent attempts to block its soccer and cycling teams.

Israel has carried out a targeted airstrike in Qatar aimed at senior Hamas leaders believed to be involved in planning the October 7 massacre. The operation has sparked global outrage and raised serious questions about international coordination, with speculation swirling over the role of President Trump and U.S. knowledge of the mission.

Israel has carried out a targeted airstrike in Qatar aimed at senior Hamas leaders believed to be involved in planning the October 7 massacre. The operation has sparked global outrage and raised serious questions about international coordination, with speculation swirling over the role of President Trump and U.S. knowledge of the mission.

Israel is quickly approaching the point of no return in their war against Hamas. 

Broadcast from the JNS Media Hub in Jerusalem, JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman joins JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten to break down the IDF’s full-scale incursion into Gaza City, the nerve center of Hamas operations. As multi-story buildings used by terrorists are demolished, Traiman and Hasten explore what this means for dismantling Hamas's tunnel network and military infrastructure once and for all.

Meanwhile, President Trump issues a stark ultimatum to Hamas: release all Israeli hostages or face dire consequences. The episode also covers the escalating hostage crisis, the latest proposal for annexation in Judea and Samaria, dissecting mainstream media distortions and the political narrative surrounding Prime Minister Netanyahu and the controversial involvement of U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and far-left negotiator Gershon Baskin. 

Finally, you don’t want to miss the hosts’ reaction to Tucker Carlson’s inflammatory claims, including his dismissal of Judea and Samaria as "mythical" and his platforming of a former State Department staffer attacking pro-Israel officials. 

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.