Israel on Edge: Hostage Talks, Nationwide Strike, and Netanyahu’s Red Line

On today’s “Jerusalem Minute,” hosted by Alex Traiman, JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief, and Josh Hasten, JNS Middle East correspondent, we break down Israel’s most critical developments as the war against Hamas nears a turning point. From high-stakes negotiations to street-level protests, this episode explores the mounting pressures facing Israel at home and abroad. This week, Hamas hints at compromise while Egypt pushes a sweeping ceasefire plan, and international rumors swirl about resettling Gazans abroad. Inside Israel, a nationwide strike threatens to paralyze the country, as protests over the hostage crisis ignite deep political divisions. At the same time, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubles down on his demand for a comprehensive hostage release and Hamas surrender.