BRIEFING: ISRAEL'S 2026 ELECTION: THE COALITION DEADLOCK

ISRAEL'S 2026 ELECTION 
THE COALITION DEADLOCK

In this situational briefing, Benjamin Anthony is joined by Ruth Wasserman Lande, Analyst at The MirYam Institute, and former MK and Deputy Ambassador to Egypt.

Together, they examine the political deadlock following Israel's 2026 elections, where neither bloc has secured the 61 mandates required to form a governing coalition.

They assess potential paths forward, including whether figures such as Naftali Bennett or Gadi Eisenkot might cross the political aisle, the severe instability of a minority government, and the looming prospect of repeat elections.

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BRIEFING: ISRAELI JETS APPROACH IRAN & TRUMP ENDORSES NETANYAHU

ISRAELI JETS APPROACH IRAN
&
TRUMP ENDORSES NETANYAHU

In this episode, Benjamin Anthony is joined by In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute, Yaakov Lappin.

Together they examine the signaling behind Israeli fighter jets flying to the Iranian border ahead of Israel’s elections and evaluate President Donald Trump’s political endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Finally, they highlight the strategic risks of personalizing Israel’s national security.

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BRIEFING: THREE YEARS AFTER OCT 7TH & A NEW MIDDLE EAST

THREE YEARS AFTER OCT 7TH
&
A NEW MIDDLE EAST

In this episode, Benjamin Anthony and MirYam Institute In-House Analyst Yaakov Lappin review the events and repercussions of the October 7th massacre on this three-year commemoration. 

They discuss the sacrifices, losses, multi-front military operations, the hostage crisis, and Israel’s shift from managing threats to destroying threats.

Their conversation concludes with a focus on strategic optimism, including an examination of how Israeli society has demonstrated long-term resolve and forged a new generation of civilians, defined by unfathomable courage and heroism.

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BRIEFING: FLY DUBAI HIJACKING & MIRACULOUS RECOVERY

FLY DUBAI HIJACKING
&
MIRACULOUS RECOVERY

In this episode, Benjamin Anthony is joined by In-House Analyst Yaakov Lappin to review, analyze and discuss the thwarted FlyDubai hijacking.

They discuss how heroic passengers and crew stopped a rogue co-pilot mid-flight, the critical security failures exposed by this episode, and the regional impact across Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

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BRIEFING: NETANYAHU AT THE UN: AN ASSESSMENT

NETANYAHU AT THE UN: AN ASSESSMENT

In this episode, Benjamin Anthony is joined by In-House Analyst Yaakov Lappin to break down Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations General Assembly.
 
Together, they:

• Examine Israel's defense, the PM's message to Iran, and Netanyahu’s role as Israel's international representative.

• Highlight the absence of any substantive, long-term strategy presented by the PM. 

• Evaluate The merits and demerits of publicly exposing the dangerous rhetoric coming from Turkey. 

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BRIEFING: THE TWO-STATE DELUSION

THE TWO-STATE DELUSION

BENJAMIN ANTHONY RESPONDS TO BRITISH AND INTERNATIONAL
CALLS PEDDLING OF THE TWO-STATE DELUSION

In this briefing Benjamin Anthony responds to the unrelenting promotion of what he calls the "two-state delusion" by the British government and several of its international allies. 

He challenges proponents of the moribund two-state "solution" in several ways.  

• Poses Four Direct Questions For Them To Answer: Via these he challenges the blatant impracticability, security liabilities, and sheer hypocrisy of the land-for-peace fantasy. 

• Western Appeasement: He outlines the pandering of international leaders to their domestic agitators by punishing the State of Israel. 

• People In Glass Houses: With calls from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to cede from union, Benjamin suggests Britains's leadership would do better to get their own house in order before voicing their unwanted counsel to Israel. 

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BRIEFING: BRITAIN’S JEWISH FOREIGN MINISTER SANCTIONS THE JEWISH HEARTLAND

BRITAIN’S JEWISH FOREIGN MINISTER SANCTIONS THE JEWISH HEARTLAND

In this episode of the podcast, Benjamin Anthony opens the show with a monologue aimed directly at the moral bankruptcy of Britain's Jewish Foreign Minister, Ed Miliband, following Miliband's unveiling of British-led, international sanctions against Judea & Samaria. 

Thereafter, he and MirYam's In-House Analyst, Yaakov Lappin, analyze: 

· UK Sanctions: Scope of the measures targeting Judea and Samaria.

· Ed Miliband: Political motivations behind London’s policy shift.

· Israel's Response: Closing the UK's Jerusalem consulate.

· Strategic Impact: Intel risks, information warfare, peace options.

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BRIEFING: HAMAS COMMANDER EXTRACTED FROM GAZA & U.S. STRIKES IRAN

HAMAS COMMANDER EXTRACTED FROM GAZA
&
U.S. STRIKES IRAN

In this episode, Benjamin Anthony is joined by In-House Analyst Yaakov Lappin. Together, they examine:

• Israel's extraction of senior Hamas commander Muein al-Arabid

• Recent U.S. precision strikes in Iran

• Sarah Netanyahu’s allegations against 'Democrats' party leader, Yair Golan, a former deputy Chief of the IDF.

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BRIEFING: DISARMING HAMAS & ACRONYMS WITHOUT MEANING

DISARMING HAMAS
&
ACRONYMS WITHOUT MEANING

In this lively situational briefing, Benjamin Anthony sits down with John Spencer, Senior Analyst at The MirYam Institute.

Returning from fact-finding trips to Gaza and southern Lebanon, Spencer outlines his reasons for optimism and for concern regarding the "Board of Peace" proposal for Hamas disarmament, highlighting the importance of US verification, civil governance, and phased decommissioning.

Anthony counters with resolute pushback rooted in Israeli security realities and priorities —dismissing unproven acronyms, rejecting Palestinian statehood, and arguing against the fallacy of Jihadist groups disarming.

Together, they debate international stabilization forces, Saudi normalization demands, Egyptian culpability for October 7th, and requirements for long-term regional security.

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BRIEFING: BIBI MEETS TRUMP IN D.C.

BIBI MEETS TRUMP IN D.C.

In this situational briefing, Benjamin Anthony is joined by MirYam Institute analyst, former MK and Deputy Ambassador to Egypt, Ruth Wasserman-Lande

Together, they assess Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, D.C., including U.S.-Israeli alignment on Iran and the ongoing challenges in Gaza and Judea & Samaria.

Additionally, they address the broader regional geopolitical shifts, including Turkish regional influence, Saudi nuclear ambitions, and normalization agreements.

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BRIEFING: COUNTERING IRAN, HEZBOLLAH, AND THE FATE OF GAZA

COUNTERING IRAN, HEZBOLLAH, AND THE FATE OF GAZA

In this situational briefing, Benjamin Anthony sits down with John Spencer, Senior Analyst at The MirYam Institute. 

They analyze recent US naval engagements in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Operation Epic Fury ceasefire, the shifting military dynamics involving Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the broader geopolitical pressures surrounding Iran's nuclear program.

Finally, they debate Gaza's strategic future, contrasting a proposed population relocation to the Sinai Peninsula with the absolute isolation and demilitarization of Hamas.

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BRIEFING: CAMPAIGN AGAINST IRAN TO RESUME? | ISRAEL'S UNRESOLVED FRONTS

CAMPAIGN AGAINST IRAN TO RESUME?
ISRAEL'S UNRESOLVED FRONTS

In this situational briefing, Benjamin Anthony is joined by Ruth Wasserman-Lande, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute.

Together, they assess the likelihood of a return to military hostilities against the Iranian regime.

Additionally, they address the critical importance of Israeli freedom of action against proximate, clear and acute security threats.

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MEDIA ANALYSIS: IRAN TESTING THE WATERS

IRAN TESTING THE WATERS

NEWSMAX | Exclusive Analysis By Benjamin Anthony, CEO Of The MirYam Institute

In this Newsmax TV interview, Benjamin Anthony explains why Iran targeted the UAE, how it is testing the United States and why these attacks remain limited despite the rising pressure.

Since this interview, President Donald Trump has announced that Project Freedom will be paused, following what he described as “great progress” toward a potential agreement with Iran.

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BRIEFING: THE WAR ON THREE FRONTS

THE WAR ON THREE FRONTS:
ENDING THE IRANIAN PROXY THREAT

In this Situational Briefing, Benjamin Anthony asserts that the eradication of Iran's nuclear and ballistic programs is the only way to permanently dismantle Hezbollah and Hamas proxies.

He notes that while the Israeli Air Force is currently procuring new aircraft squadrons, Israel must accelerate its pivot toward total military self-reliance and finally "take the gloves off" in Lebanon to protect those currently exposed by diplomatic restrictions.

Benjamin further warns of a "massive Islamification" of the United Kingdom, urging the Jewish community to relocate as the British government fails to confront rising terrorist intent.

He concludes that Israel must decisively win its current wars to ensure the state remains a secure and permanent haven for the global Jewish community.

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BRIEFING: IRAN BACKED INTO A CORNER

IRAN BACKED INTO A CORNER: US LEVERAGE AND THE HEZBOLLAH FRONT

In this Situational Briefing Benjamin Anthony asserts that the Iranian regime is currently backed into a corner by a highly effective U.S. blockade and a 40-day bombing campaign, leaving the United States holding the cards in ongoing negotiations.

He details the tragic death of Sergeant Idan Fox by a sophisticated fiber-optic guided drone, arguing that Israel must reject the current "phony ceasefire" and take the fight to Hezbollah in Lebanon to prevent the creation of a safe haven beyond the Litani River.

Finally, Anthony examines the political dilemma facing Prime Minister Netanyahu, who must navigate an upcoming election season while balancing urgent security needs against a desire to maintain a strong alliance with the Trump administration.

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MEDIA ANALYSIS: U.S.-ISRAEL STEELY RESOLVE: BRINGING IRAN TO HEEL

U.S.-ISRAEL STEELY RESOLVE: BRINGING IRAN TO HEEL

India Today | Exclusive Analysis By Benjamin Anthony, CEO Of The MirYam Institute

In this incisive interview on India Today, Benjamin Anthony highlights the "storied military achievements" of the United States and Israel as a necessary step toward securing a strategic advantage for the free world.

Emphasizing that diplomacy must be backed by "steely resolve" against an "intractable" enemy, Benjamin Anthony added that the Iranian regime "must be brought to heel."

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MEDIA ANALYSIS: HEZBOLLAH STILL THREATENS THE NORTH

HEZBOLLAH STILL THREATENS THE NORTH

NewsNation | Exclusive Analysis By Benjamin Anthony, CEO Of The MirYam Institute

In this timely NewsNation interview, Benjamin Anthony explains why Israel’s strikes on Hezbollah are not what derailed U.S. - Iran ceasefire talks. 

He describes them as a necessary response to ongoing Iranian-backed attacks on Israeli civilians.

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MEDIA ANALYSIS: IRAN NUCLEAR TALKS COLLAPSE

IRAN NUCLEAR TALKS COLLAPSE

i-24 News | Exclusive Analysis By Benjamin Anthony, CEO Of The MirYam Institute

In this exclusive I-24 News interview, Benjamin Anthony comments on the collapse of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and mixed U.S. messaging, raising concerns about the implications for regional diplomacy.

He notes that Israel’s exclusion from the talks is troubling and says that while limiting Iran’s nuclear and military capabilities is achievable, broader goals such as regime change are unlikely and current diplomatic efforts remain unstable.

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MEDIA ANALYSIS: LEBANON EXCLUDED FROM CEASEFIRE

LEBANON EXCLUDED FROM CEASEFIRE

NewsNation | Exclusive Analysis By Benjamin Anthony, CEO Of The MirYam Institute

In this NewsNation interview, Benjamin Anthony explains why Lebanon is excluded from the current two-week ceasefire with Iran, citing Israel's "non-negotiable" security demands such as a demilitarized zone south of the Litani River. He argues that Israel must now use this period to intensify its military campaign against Hezbollah to ensure a decisive victory rather than an unresolved draw.

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BRIEFING: Pres. Trump Deadline & Regional Impact Of Escalation Or Ceasefire

PRES. TRUMP DEADLINE
&
REGIONAL IMPACT OF ESCALATION OR CEASEFIRE

In this situational briefing, Benjamin Anthony speaks with Ruth Wasserman-Lande; formerly a Member of Knesset, Deputy Ambassador for Israel to Egypt and current Analyst at The MirYam Institute.

Together, they assess the implications of President Trump’s ultimatum to Iran, the potential outcomes of the war ending prematurely, and the military successes of the U.S.-Israel campaign thus far. 

They analyze:

· The potential consequences of President Trump’s 8:00 PM ultimatum

· The impact of the current blockade of Hormuz

· Hezbollah and why the IDF will continue to combat them regardless of what transpires at 8pm

· The defeatist attitudes among many Israeli media outlets and their effect on domestic morale.

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