Iran is talking tough, but behind the threats, the regime may be starting to crack. President Trump says the Islamic Republic is “completely collapsing,” as Washington unleashes a new economic pressure campaign aimed at squeezing Tehran even further. But will sanctions be enough to bring down the regime, or will something more be needed? Meanwhile, Netanyahu reveals an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate his son Yair in Florida, amid mounting Iranian threats against the Trump and Netanyahu families. Plus, Israel pushes back against the Gaza Board of Peace and a new right-wing party enters Israel’s increasingly unpredictable election race.

President Trump is trying to economically crush Iran, but the next major threat to Israel may be emerging somewhere else entirely. On this episode of "Jerusalem Minute", Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman break down Washington’s unprecedented pressure campaign against Tehran, why Mike Huckabee is keeping the threat of military action on the table and Israel’s warning shot to Turkey after striking a Syrian airbase. They also examine Jared Kushner’s push to disarm Hamas, Netanyahu’s red lines for Gaza, fears of escalating terrorism in Judea and Samaria and the remarkable Israeli operation that brought a fallen soldier home 44 years after his death.

Today we break down the biggest stories shaping Israel and the Middle East, from President Trump's evolving strategy toward Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, to renewed Hezbollah and Hamas attacks despite existing ceasefire agreements and Israel's preparations for the next phase of the conflict. Joining us in studio is Doron Spielman, International Spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office and an IDF Reserve Major, for an in-depth interview on the latest developments in Lebanon. He explains what is happening on Israel's northern border and how Israel is responding to the evolving security situation.

The Middle East may be closer to a major regional showdown than most people realize, and this episode explains why. Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman break down the rapidly shifting alliances and diplomacy reshaping the region. You'll learn what Iran's latest demands reveal about the stalled nuclear negotiations, why a new military pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan could change the strategic balance, how Israel is navigating pressure over Gaza and Lebanon and what political developments in Washington could mean for U.S.-Israel relations. If you want to understand the bigger picture behind this week's headlines, and where the region may be headed next, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Is President Trump delaying the inevitable or laying the groundwork for a decisive showdown with Iran? This week on Jerusalem Minute, Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman examine why the White House abruptly paused plans for massive strikes against Iran despite repeated violations by the regime, and whether Washington is now following the same strategy of "managing the conflict" that Israel has employed throughout the war. They also unpack the latest Trump-Netanyahu meeting, the future of negotiations with Hamas, Israel's military strategy in Gaza and Lebanon, Hezbollah's vast tunnel network and why the coming months could determine whether diplomacy holds, or the region plunges back into full-scale war. If you want to understand the strategic thinking behind the headlines and what to watch for next, this episode breaks down the key developments shaping Israel and the wider Middle East.

Is this just the calm before an even bigger storm in the Middle East? This week on Jerusalem Minute, Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman unpack the uneasy pause in U.S. strikes against Iran and ask whether President Trump is buying time for diplomacy or preparing for a far more devastating military campaign. They examine Iran's hidden nuclear facilities, the threat posed by the Houthis, the latest normalization efforts between Israel and Lebanon, Saudi Arabia's nuclear ambitions and the alarming surge of terrorism in Judea and Samaria. You'll also get an inside look at what could be on the agenda as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington for another pivotal meeting with President Trump and why the decisions made in the coming days could reshape the entire Middle East.

Two American service members are dead, U.S. strikes on Iran are intensifying and a conflict many thought was winding down may be entering its most dangerous phase yet. In this episode of "Jerusalem Minute", Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman break down why Iran appears to be testing President Trump's resolve, what the deployment of additional U.S. refueling aircraft signals, the growing debate inside the White House over Israel and the surprising diplomatic developments unfolding with Lebanon. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the military and strategic calculations that could determine whether the Middle East is on the brink of an even wider war.

President Trump says the ceasefire is over, but is this just the beginning of an even bigger conflict? In this episode of Jerusalem Minute, we break down why the Strait of Hormuz has once again become the center of global tensions, what Iran's latest attacks reveal about its strategy, and why Israel is staying on the sidelines...for now. You'll also learn why President Trump's approach to Turkey is raising alarm bells in Jerusalem and why Israel believes the next phase of this regional showdown may look very different from the last. If you want to understand where the Middle East could be heading next, and the decisions that may reshape it, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Israel has reached 1,000 days since October 7, but are the biggest battles still ahead? In this episode of Jerusalem Minute, we break down why Israel's wars with Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran may be entering a new phase. You'll learn what's really behind Israel's latest military operations, why a massive Hezbollah tunnel changes the picture in Lebanon, what President Trump's latest comments about PM Netanyahu could mean for the U.S.-Israel alliance and why some Lebanese Christians are reportedly looking to Israel for protection. We also examine the political shifts inside Israel and the strategic decisions that could reshape the Middle East in the months ahead.

A landmark agreement between Israel, Lebanon and the United States could reshape the future of Israel's northern border, but will it actually disarm Hezbollah, or is another war already brewing? This week on Jerusalem Minute, Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman break down the historic Lebanon framework agreement, the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, President Trump's latest warnings to Tehran and why Israel insists on maintaining a security zone inside southern Lebanon. They also unpack Prime Minister Netanyahu's major address at the JNS International Policy Summit, examine growing concerns over Turkey's regional ambitions and explain what these developments could mean for Israel, the Middle East and U.S. policy in the months ahead.