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.

Also covered in this episode:

• Resignation of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar and what it signals about Netanyahu’s battle with Israel’s deep state
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s response to critics and leaked war plans
• Hamas’s rejection of Israel’s latest hostage deal and the growing frustration among hostage families
• Protests at Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer’s home and what they reveal about the domestic political divide
• The financial collapse of Hamas and why it’s critical to Israel’s long-term strategy
• France vs. Israel: Macron floats recognizing a Palestinian state—Netanyahu fires back
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the first public appearance of Ambassador Mike Huckabee, including a note from President Trump placed in the Western Wall
• Updates on IDF activity in Lebanon, Gaza and Yemen, and the geopolitical chessboard involving Iran, the Houthis and Hezbollah