BRIEFING: IRAN’S PICKAXE PLOY, LEBANON’S TEST & GAZA FRONT

IRAN VS. U.S. & ISRAEL'S RED LINES

In this situational briefing, MirYam's In-House Analyst, Yaakov Lappin, provides an overview of the following security challenges:

• Iran & Strait of Hormuz: Assesses U.S. coastal strikes and urges the prioritization of a naval blockade over diplomacy.

• Pickaxe Mountain: Details centrifuges inside Iran's subterranean site and describes the utility of inspections or military action.

• Lebanon Pilot Program: Outlines skepticism surrounding the Lebanese armed forces' ability to dismantle Hezbollah in southern test zones.

• Gaza Control: Highlights IDF control over 60% of Gaza and ongoing targeted eliminations.

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BRIEFING: IRAN VS. U.S. & ISRAEL'S RED LINES

IRAN VS. U.S. & ISRAEL'S RED LINES

In this situational briefing, MirYam's In-House Analyst Yaakov Lappin outlines three security priorities for Israel:

• US-Iran Gulf Conflict: As the MoU lies in tatters and Iran and the U.S. trade strikes, what are the red lines that Israel must declare and strictly enforce.

• Lebanon Pilot Program: A US-brokered test calls for the deployment of the Lebanese Armed Forces (L.A.F.) in southern Lebanon with a view to keeping the area clear of Hezbollah. But can L.A.F. be depended on to do that? 

• IDF Personnel Crisis: Severe troop shortages have prompted societal and military demands for the government to enlist ultra-Orthodox Israelis into the Israel Defense Forces. This is coupled with a written alert from the IDF Chief of Staff warning of the dangers of any legislation that seeks to exempt the ultra-religious from military service.

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BRIEFING: THE US-IRAN MOU & VANISHING REGIONAL LEVERAGE

THE US-IRAN MOU
&
VANISHING REGIONAL LEVERAGE

In this situational briefing, John Spencer, Senior Analyst at The Miryam Institute, critiques the 14-point US-Iran MOU, arguing the diplomatic pivot squanders critical military leverage.

He also breaks down Israel's defensive operations in southern Lebanon, explaining why regional appeasement has completely failed.

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BRIEFING: THE US-IRAN MOU VS. ISRAEL'S NEW SECURITY DOCTRINE

THE US-IRAN MOU
VS.
ISRAEL'S NEW SECURITY DOCTRINE

In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute, analyzes the highly dramatic events of the past 24 hours in the Middle East.

Recently, the Iranian-led Shiite jihadist axis has attempted to bully Israel into accepting new operational "equations" - formulas designed to dictate the boundaries of military action.

This extortion attempt stems from the fact that Hezbollah, Iran's flagship proxy in Lebanon, has been severely degraded. Israel fired back against this Iranian extortion attempt.

By taking matters into its own hands, even when it meant defying a direct request from a close ally, Israel successfully reestablished its strategic independence.

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BRIEFING: ISRAEL’S NEW REGIONAL EQUATION

ISRAEL’S NEW REGIONAL EQUATION

In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute, analyzes the highly dramatic events of the past 24 hours in the Middle East.

Recently, the Iranian-led Shiite jihadist axis has attempted to bully Israel into accepting new operational "equations" - formulas designed to dictate the boundaries of military action.

This extortion attempt stems from the fact that Hezbollah, Iran's flagship proxy in Lebanon, has been severely degraded. Israel fired back against this Iranian extortion attempt.

By taking matters into its own hands, even when it meant defying a direct request from a close ally, Israel successfully reestablished its strategic independence.

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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: ISRAEL’S MILITARY TRIUMPH VS. NARRATIVE DEFEAT

ISRAEL’S MILITARY TRIUMPH VS. NARRATIVE DEFEAT

In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute, explains the paradox of Israel’s growing strategic strength amidst a deteriorating global information war.

Over the past 30 months, Israel has achieved historic strategic victories, working with the U.S. to systematically decimate the Iranian axis—including its nuclear programs, Hamas, and Hezbollah.

By operationalizing new defense alliances, Israel now serves as a regional "insurance policy" for Gulf states against Iranian fundamentalism.

However, Israel is simultaneously losing the global information battle because jihadist adversaries deliberately embed their rocket launchers and invasion bases inside hospitals, schools, and residential areas to manipulate the international narrative.

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BRIEFING: IS ISRAEL SAFER TODAY

IS ISRAEL SAFER TODAY

Benjamin Anthony is joined by John Spencer, Senior Analyst at The MirYam Institute. The episode, recorded on April 21, 2026, during Israel's Independence Day, examines whether Israel's national security has improved since October 7, 2023.

In his exclusive op-ed, Spencer explains why Israel has reached a stronger strategic standing:

·      Replacing failed containment and "rocket diplomacy" with a decisive offensive posture.

·      Dismantling the Iranian "ring of fire" and weakening proxy forces on every front.

·      Achieving "peer contributor" status through deep operational integration with the U.S. military.

·      Isolating Hamas by destroying all strategic smuggling tunnels along the Egyptian border.

·      Significantly rolling back the Iranian regime's nuclear program and missile manufacturing capacity.

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BRIEFING: LEBANON & YOM HASHOA

LEBANON & YOM HASHOA

In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute, focuses on what has now become the primary war arena; Lebanon, and Israel’s ongoing efforts to diminish and degrade the threat of Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy in Lebanon.

He then provides his reflections on Yom Hashoa, commemorated throughout Israel by the sounding of a national siren, distinct from the sirens to seek shelter, but rather a call to stand silent, stand still, and reflect on our ability to defend ourselves.

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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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BRIEFING: SITUATIONAL BRIEFING: WAR AGAINST IRAN

SITUATIONAL BRIEFING: WAR AGAINST IRAN

Benjamin Anthony is joined by John Spencer, Senior Analyst at The MirYam Institute, to assess the Iran war.

They examine:

• U.S. deployment of ground troops toward Iran

• Israel's war against Hezbollah

• The nature of the contract between military personnel and the governments they serve and why the commentary of the extreme right's on the subject is false

• The Pakistan-China ceasefire initiative.

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BRIEFING: IRAN WAR TURNING POINT

IRAN WAR TURNING POINT

Benjamin Anthony is joined by Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst with The MirYam Institute, to explore whether the Iran war is reaching a turning point and if it is too soon to end.

They analyze:

• Heavy damage to Iran’s missile and nuclear programs

• How Iran can still launch attacks despite losses

• Risks of ending the war prematurely, including Hezbollah escalation.

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BRIEFING: DAY 13 OF THE IRAN WAR

DAY 13 OF THE IRAN WAR

In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute, examines the joint U.S.-Israel war against Iran through three prisms:

•Assessment of the damage caused to the Iranian terror regime in Iran and to its proxy, Hezbollah

•Actions of the Israeli and American air forces to this point

•The Israeli home front, particularly in northern Israel.

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BRIEFING: U.S. & ISRAEL VS. IRAN: SITUATIONAL REPORT

U.S. & ISRAEL VS. IRAN: SITUATIONAL REPORT

In this situational briefing, Benjamin Anthony is joined by leading military and geopolitical experts John Spencer, Yaakov Lappin, and Ruth Wasserman-Lande, as well as U.S. veteran, I-SAP alumnus and Congressional candidate, Micah Jones; all of whom sit down with him to examine the unfolding war between the United States and Israel, and the Iranian regime.

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PODCAST: JOHN SPENCER ON U.S.A. VS IRAN

JOHN SPENCER ON U.S.A. VS IRAN:
FORCE BUILD UP & SABRE RATTLING

In this episode, I sit down with MirYam Institute Urban Warfare Analyst, John Spencer to discuss the U.S. military buildup around Iran, as well as the Board Of Peace ceremony in Davos and the impact it may have on Israel’s ability to combat Hamas in Gaza.

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MEDIA ANALYSIS: THIRD REICH LANGUAGE REGURGITATED AT AMFEST

THIRD REICH LANGUAGE REGURGITATED AT AMFEST

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

In his media comment to NEWSMAX, Benjamin Anthony, CEO of The MirYam Institute, sounded the alarm about the anti-Semitic terminology and tone expressed by a number of the speakers at Turning Point's AmericaFest, 2025 including:

· Tucker Carlson

· Steve Bannon

· Megyn Kelly

Within his critique of the speakers, Benjamin highlighted the dangerous and deliberate erasure of the word “Judeo” from the phrase “Judeo-Christian” values by the aforementioned, as well as the intentional and recognizable regurgitation of language and slurs used during the Third Reich.

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PODCAST: HEZBOLLAH LEADER ELIMINATED & MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD PROSCRIBED

HEZBOLLAH LEADER ELIMINATED
&
MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD PROSCRIBED

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In this episode, I delve into Israel’s evolving war against Iran’s terror proxies.

Explosions have rocked southern Lebanon following a precision IDF strike that eliminated senior Hezbollah commander Ali Tabatabai.

I break down what this moment means for Israel’s ongoing fight against Hamas, Hezbollah, and the broader Iranian axis.

Inside This Episode:

•⁠  ⁠IDF elimination of Hezbollah’s Chief of Staff Ali Tabatabai

•⁠  ⁠Impact on Hezbollah’s command, control, and regional escalation risks

•⁠  ⁠New IDF footage showing destruction of Gaza rockets prepared for launch

•⁠  ⁠Hamas tunnel terrorists killed after refusing to surrender

•⁠  ⁠Evidence that Hamas is violating the Trump ceasefire framework

•⁠  ⁠Analysis of Trump’s designation of the Muslim Brotherhood

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PODCAST: IN GAZA, THINK KOSOVO, NOT LEBANON

IN GAZA, THINK KOSOVO, NOT LEBANON

In this episode of the show, I sit down with John Spencer. We’re proud to have brought John aboard as The MirYam Institute Senior Analyst On Urban & Asymmetrical Warfare. 

A globally renowned expert, John delves into his recent position paper regarding the U.S. proposed International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, the outline for which is currently moving through the United Nations (link to position paper below).

He and I discuss where he sees reason for optimism and for caution. 

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MEDIA ANALYSIS: HAMAS VIOLATES, IDF MUST ACT

HAMAS VIOLATES, IDF MUST ACT

i24 News | Exclusive Media Analysis By Benjamin Anthony, CEO Of The MirYam Institute

In this interview with i24 News Benjamin Anthony provides analysis on Israel’s ongoing security situation, highlighting the fragile, frequently Hamas violated ceasefire inside Gaza and the retrenchment of Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon.

He emphasizes the need for decisive military action against terror threats and highlights the limits of international effectiveness. 

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PODCAST: FROM HAMAS'S DUNGEONS TO ISRAEL'S EMBRACE

FROM HAMAS'S DUNGEONS TO ISRAEL'S EMBRACE: BROTHER OF RELEASED HOSTAGE GUY GILBOA DALAL REFLECTS ON HIS RETURN

In this episode of the show, I’m honored to be joined by Gal Gilboa Dalal, the older brother of Guy Gilboa Dalal, who was abducted by Hamas from the Nova Festival on October 7, 2023, and recently returned home along with 19 other living hostages.

The MirYam Institute spearheaded Gal's unrelenting campaign to bring his brother home, bringing him to speak to communities, elected officials overseas and international media outlets.

Here, just days after Guy's release, Gal shares what that struggle entailed, how his brother is recovering and how he sees the world after living through this unimaginable trauma.

Special thanks to Rozita Pnini for her ongoing work and dedication to the hostage families since this dark chapter began.

Enjoy!

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