A bombshell New York Times report reveals that President Donald Trump rejected a proposed joint U.S.-Israel military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, opting instead for last-ditch negotiations. Join JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten as they debate whether Trump’s strategy is a sign of weakness or a smart play to corner Tehran diplomatically before the gloves come off.

JNS CEO Alex Traiman reports directly from Washington, D.C. after covering Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit with President Trump at the White House. JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten joins Alex to break down the major issues shaping Israel and the world right now:

• Prime Minister Netanyahu’s second Oval Office meeting with President Trump
  

• U.S. tariffs on Israeli goods and Netanyahu’s diplomatic response
  

• Trump’s plans for direct Iran talks — and the looming threat of military action
  

• The humanitarian and security crisis in Gaza and the hostage negotiations
  

• Trump’s proposal for voluntary Gaza emigration and future rebuilding plans
  

• Turkey’s growing influence in Syria — and Trump’s offer to mediate between Israel and Turkey
  

• Hungary’s bold move to exit the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its unwavering support for Israel
  

From Washington to Jerusalem to Budapest, Alex and Josh connect the dots on the latest geopolitical moves that could shape Israel’s future and the stability of the Middle East.

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“Jerusalem Minute” dives straight into rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran following President Trump’s warning of “very bad things” if Tehran fails to reach a nuclear deal. As Iran threatens to target U.S. bases, JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten explore whether military conflict is inevitable—and what it means for Israel.

In this episode of “Jerusalem Minute”, JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten break down what’s happening on Israel’s streets and inside the halls of Knesset between Prime Minister Netanyahu’s faction and its deep state opposition.

Welcome to “Jerusalem Minute,” JNS’s weekly deep-dive into the biggest stories shaping Israel and the Middle East, hosted by JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten. Broadcasting from the JNS Media Hub in Jerusalem, this episode unpacks Israel’s war, U.S. military actions and internal political battles shaping Israel.

Welcome back to Jerusalem Minute on JNS TV! In this week’s episode, JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten break down the biggest stories shaping Israel and the Jewish world.

🔹 Trump’s Final Warning to Hamas: After meeting with Israeli hostages, President Trump issues a last ultimatum to Hamas: Release all hostages or face the consequences. What does this mean for U.S.-Israel policy?🔹 Hamas Rejects Trump's Demands: Will Israel escalate military action in Gaza? The latest on hostage negotiations and Israel cutting power to Gaza.🔹 U.S. Directly Negotiating with Hamas?: Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer pushes back on reports of U.S. talks with the terror group. Is the Trump administration shifting its approach?🔹 Israel’s Military Plan for Gaza: With a new IDF Chief of Staff and top military changes, Israel gears up for a potential full takeover of Gaza.🔹 Iran on Edge: Trump warns of possible military action against Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Will sanctions work, or is a strike inevitable?🔹 Syria in Chaos: 1,000 massacred under the new regime, yet the world stays silent. Why no outrage?🔹 Trump Cracks Down on Anti-Israel Hate on Campus: $400M cut from Columbia University and pro-Hamas agitators deported. Will this change the campus climate?

Join JNS CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East Correspondent Josh Hasten as they break down the biggest stories shaping #israel this week. 🔥 Topics covered in this episode:✅ IDF internal probe—What went wrong before October 7th?✅ Netanyahu under pressure—Will there be a state inquiry?✅ Israel’s intelligence failures—How did Hamas’ attack go undetected?✅ Upcoming IDF offensives—What’s next for Israel’s military response?✅ The Supreme Court’s role—Could it push Netanyahu out?

Did Israel make a mistake by choosing to continue the ceasefire agreement with Hamas even after U.S. President Donald Trump's green light to continue the war? While it may seem as if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ignored the go-ahead from Trump, JNS CEO Alex Traiman believes that the Israel-Hamas war is far from over. In fact, he thinks, it is about to intensify in a big way.

Traiman is joined by JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten for an in-depth analysis of all the latest developments from Israel. They'll be discussing Hamas's horrific parade of dead hostages in Gaza; how Israel should mourn the Bibas family; entering phase 2 of the ceasefire agreement; Egypt's military buildup in the Sinai; and Hassan Nasrallah's funeral in Lebanon.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has come under fire from both sides of Israel’s political spectrum for not following through on President Trump’s ultimatum. Trump threatened Hamas last week with “hell to pay” if they didn’t free all the hostages by Saturday, February 15th at 12PM. The deadline passed with only three Israeli hostages freed. Join JNS CEO Alex Traiman and JNS correspondent Josh Hasten for analysis of what could be the reasoning behind Netanyahu’s decision. 

They’ll also be discussing the latest chaos in Lebanon; King Abdullah’s White House meeting; Marco Rubio’s Israel visit; reactions to Trump’s Gaza plan throughout the Arab world; and much more!

JNS CEO Alex Traiman joined Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu for his historic meeting with President #Trump last week and he’s back in our #Jerusalem studio with the full report. Join Alex and JNS correspondent Josh Hasten for this exclusive look behind the scenes as they dive into all the details. Learn about the critical conversations that took place and hear key takeaways that could change the course of Israeli history.  

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