The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute

54:01

Fly Dubai Hijacking & Miraculous Recovery

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/10/02

In this episode, I am joined by In-House Analyst Yaakov Lappin to review, analyze and discuss the thwarted FlyDubai hijacking. We 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. --------- Referenced in this podcast: Smit Machchhar’s podcast from a year ago https://x.com/TheBandhalgoti/status/2105417570623127947?s=20 Support the show The MirYam ...

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48:18

BRIEFING: NETANYAHU AT THE UN: AN ASSESSMENT

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/09/25

In this episode, I’m joined by In-House Analyst Yaakov Lappin to break down Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations General Assembly. Together, we: 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. Support the sh...

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10:35

BRIEFING: THE TWO-STATE DELUSION

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/09/16

In this briefing I respond to the unrelenting promotion of what I call the "two-state delusion" by the British government and several of its international allies. I challenge proponents of the moribund two-state "solution" in several ways. Poses Four Direct Questions For Them To Answer: Via these I challenge the blatant impracticability, security liabilities, and sheer hypocrisy of the land-for-peace fantasy. Western Appeasement: I outline the pandering of international lea...

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60:07

BRIEFING: BRITAIN’S SANCTIONS & ISRAEL’S RETALIATION

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/09/10

In this episode, I’m joined by In-House Analyst Yaakov Lappin to analyze Britain's sweeping sanctions and Jerusalem's direct response: UK Sanctions: Scope of the measures targeting Judea and Samaria.Ed Miliband: Political motivations behind London’s policy shift.Israel's Response: Shutting down the UK's East Jerusalem consulate & key retributions.Strategic Impact: Intelligence risks, information warfare, and peace options.Support the show The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's ...

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64:51

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

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/09/03

In this episode, I’m joined by In-House Analyst Yaakov Lappin. Together, we examine: Israel's extraction of senior Hamas commander Muein al-ArabidRecent U.S. precision strikes in IranSarah Netanyahu’s allegations against 'Democrats' party leader, Yair Golan, a former deputy Chief of the IDF.Support the show The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands. Subscribe to our podcast: https://podfollow.com/1493910771 Follow The MirYam Institute X: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyx Follow Benjamin An...

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41:29

BRIEFING: ISRAEL’S SYRIA STRIKE & EGYPT’S GAZA STRATEGY

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/08/26

In this briefing, The MirYam Institute’s In-House Analysts Yaakov Lappin and Ruth Wasserman-Lande evaluate: Israel’s airstrike on Turkish military assets in Syria.President Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman ambitions, and the strategic imperative to counter Ankara-backed jihadist threats.Egypt’s dual policy toward Hamas, cross-border security challenges, and Cairo's refusal to join the Turkish-Saudi-Pakistani "Mecca Agreement".Support the show The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands...

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31:10

Briefing: Gaza Diplomacy & Northern Threats

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/08/18

In this briefing, Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute, details rising U.S.-Israel friction over Gaza’s future following Jared Kushner’s meetings with Hamas in Cairo and Netanyahu in Jerusalem. He warns that Hamas’s proposal to store, rather than destroy, its weapons is merely a stall tactic. Regarding Lebanon, Lappin notes the Lebanese Armed Forces’ failure to disarm Hezbollah and highlights IAF strikes near Ali Tahir Ridge, stressing that Israel must retain long-term mil...

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55:04

BRIEFING: DISARMING HAMAS & ACRONYMS WITHOUT MEANING

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/08/04

In this lively situational briefing, I sit down with John Spencer, Senior Analyst at The MirYam Institute. Returning from fact-finding trips to Gaza and southern Lebanon, John 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. I counter with resolute pushback rooted in Israeli security realities and priorities —dismissing unproven acronyms...

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55:52

BRIEFING: BIBI MEETS TRUMP IN D.C.

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/07/28

In this situational briefing, I am joined by MirYam Institute analyst, former MK and Deputy Ambassador to Egypt, Ruth Wasserman-Lande Together, we 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, we address the broader regional geopolitical shifts, including Turkish regional influence, Saudi nuclear ambitions, and normalization agreements. Support the show Th...

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39:38

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

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/07/22

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 ...

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28:26

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

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/07/14

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? ...

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28:16

Briefing: The US-Iran MOU & Vanishing Regional Leverage

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/06/23

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. Support the show The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands. Subscribe to our podcast: https://podfollow.com/1493910771 Follow The MirYam Institute X: http...

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31:30

Briefing: The US-Iran MOU vs. Israel's New Security...

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/06/17

In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin explains why Israel is entering the period of the newly announced US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding from a major position of strength, and why Jerusalem will not be bound by any agreement that ignores its core security needs. Despite the hazy details emerging ahead of Friday's formal signing in Switzerland, one thing is clear: Israel's new security doctrine of proactively dismantling threats and holding territory for as long as needed is here to s...

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13:01

BRIEFING: ISRAEL’S NEW REGIONAL EQUATION

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/06/09

In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin, 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. A...

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57:43

Briefing: Countering Iran, Hezbollah, and the Fate of...

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/05/26

In this situational briefing, I sit down with John Spencer, Senior Analyst at The MirYam Institute. We 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, we debate Gaza's strategic future, contrasting a proposed population relocation to the Sinai Peninsula with the absolute isolation and...

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63:10

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

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/05/19

In this situational briefing, I am joined by Ruth Wasserman-Lande, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute. Together, we assess the likelihood of a return to military hostilities against the Iranian regime. Additionally, we address the critical importance of Israeli freedom of action against proximate, clear and acute security threats. Support the show The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands. Subscribe to our podcast: https://podfollow.com/1493910771 Follow The MirYam Insti...

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25:50

SITUATIONAL BRIEFING: ISRAEL’S MILITARY TRIUMPH VS....

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/05/14

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...

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41:01

SITUATIONAL BRIEFING: IS ISRAEL SAFER TODAY?

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/04/21

In this situational briefing, I sit down with John Spencer, Senior Analyst at The MirYam Institute. Recorded on April 21, 2026, as Israel celebrates its Independence Day, we examine whether the nation is strategically safer today than it was before October 7, 2023. In his exclusive op-ed, Spencer explains why Israel has reached a stronger strategic standing: Replacing "rocket diplomacy" and containment with a decisive offensive doctrine.Dismantling the Iranian "ring of fire" and degrading pro...

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17:42

SITUATIONAL REPORT: LEBANON & YOM HASHOA

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/04/14

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 ...

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48:20

Briefing: Pres. Trump Deadline & Regional Impact Of...

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute ·

2026/04/07

In this situational briefing, I speak with Ruth Wasserman-Lande; formerly a Member of Knesset, Deputy Ambassador for Israel to Egypt and current Analyst at The MirYam Institute. Together, we 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. We analyze: · The potential consequences of President Trump’s 8:00 PM ultimatum · &nb...

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