The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute

In this episode, I'm joined by Yaakov Lappin to take a candid look at PM Netanyahu's address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, with a particular emphasis on the question of the PM's vision of the "day after" in Gaza. We also then delve into the declining support for Israel within the U.S. Congress, The New State Solution, a policy position once presented to the negotiating team of the Trump administration, and then top off the conversation by discussing the IDF's recovery of five Israelis who were killed on October 7th and abducted into the Gaza Strip and the events that took place in the aftermath of that operation. To watch the video I referenced about the New State Solution, you can click on the link here. Additionally, this is Benjamin's interview about the New State Solution on the first ever episode of Jonny Gould's Jewish State podcast. 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

In this episode, Benjamin and Yaakov discuss the attempted assassinations of Muhammad Deif and - in a completely different scenario - Republican nominee, President Donald Trump. We also outline some of the red-lines surrounding the hostage release negotiations and talk about the dismal and dangerous state of public discourse, particularly as it pertains to the media. 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

In this episode, recorded on July 11th 2024, I'm joined by Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute. He and I discuss the just released findings of the IDF's probe into the catastrophic events that took place in Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7th, the public spats between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant, and when and how the IDF will deal with the threat of Hezbollah. I also discuss recent statements about the possibility of the Palestinian Authority taking control of the Gaza Strip and Yaakov and I assess media reports that the IDF could withdraw from the Philadelphi corridor. Enjoy - and please remember to SUBSCRIBE!! 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

In this episode, I interview Oren Shalom, a retired Sgt. in the IDF who used his background in the elite counter-terror force Duvdevan to establish civilian, rapid response units in Israel in order to react to security emergencies in the area between Gaza and Egypt. Here, in Poland, in front of a live audience of US military cadets brought to Poland and Israel by the MirYam Institute I-SAP program from current and future officers of the US Armed Forces, Oren talks about his encounter, taking his task force of nine men to face down an invading terror force of 80 terrorists. To learn more about - and to donate to - I-SAP visit: https://www.miryaminstitute.org/isap 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

In this episode of the podcast, Yaakov Lappin and Benjamin discuss the implications of the IDF approval of operational plans to combat Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and whether or not now is the time to combat Iran’s proxy. They then discuss the pitfalls of the demand for a hostage deal and the intertwining of that with the call for new elections in Israel, before we finish off with the alarming rise of PTSD among the ranks 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

In this episode, I’m joined by in-house analyst Yaakov Lappin to discuss the dangerous and steep escalation of fire from Hezbollah in Lebanon into northern Israel. Yaakov and I discuss whether or not the US is likely to come to Israel’s aid in the event of a direct conflict with Iran and we pay tribute to the heroic hostage rescue mission that freed four of our hostages from Gaza. We finish by highlighting the bravery and courage of the mother of Almog Meir-Jan as she battled to maintain public awareness about her son’s plight as he was held hostage by Hamas inside Gaza. 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

This interview of Izhar Lifshitz took place in front of a live audience of US military cadets, in Poland. The delegates had traveled to Poland as part of the annual Israel Strategy & Policy (I-SAP) tour, 2024, a flagship initiative of The MirYam Institute. All of the delegates will serve as officers in the U.S army, navy, air-force and marine corps. Izhar Lifshitz is the son of the oldest Israeli hostage in Gaza - still presumed to be alive - Oded Lifshitz (83). On October 7th, both Izhar's parents, Oded and Yocheved (85), were kidnapped by Hamas. Yocheved was released shortly thereafter and returned to Israel, where she gave an impromptu press conference describing the conditions of her captivity, the tunnels in which she was kept and the brutality of the way in which Hamas transported her from her home in Israel into the Gaza Strip. Since October 7th, Yocheved has lived on without her husband and Izhar has lived on without his father. All that is known about Oded Lifshitz is that he was injured when kidnapped, that he suffers from high blood pressure, and that he is in poor physical condition. In this incredibly candid discussion, Izhar outlines his motivations for keeping going, his assessment of the fate of his father and - somehow - he still manages to maintain his optimism, sense of humor and resolve. To learn more about the annual I-SAP tour visit: https://www.miryaminstitute.org/isap 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

In this episode, I'm joined by in-house analyst, Yaakov Lappin. We discuss the recent MirYam Institute delegation to the Polish death camps with the cadets of the U.S. military as part of the annual Israel Strategy & Policy tour (I-SAP), the latest in the hostage release negotiations, the viability of the war cabinet and the need for Israel's Prime Minister to communicate with the Israeli public. 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

In this episode of the podcast, Benjamin is joined as he often is by MirYam Institute's in-house analyst, Yaakov Lappin. Before turning to the appalling ruling of the ICJ, they begin by discussing the nature of the Hamas terrorists against whom Israel is fighting, based on statements made by detained Hamas operatives under Israeli questioning. They also discuss PM Netanyahu’s rumoured speech to a joint session of Congress and take a moment to talk about the way in which Israeli hostage families learn about the loss of their loved ones and what can be done to spare them from the turmoil of the online rumour mill. A wide ranging conversation beneath the booms of IRON DOME deployed to intercept rockets fired toward central Israel, I hope it’s as interesting to you as it was to us. 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

For this episode, Benjamin takes a different direction and asks Yaakov Lappin, in-house analyst at The MirYam Institute, to talk about how he manages the tumult of war in his professional role as an analyst, and also as a husband and father. The guys also discuss the stresses upon the soldiers in the field and the challenges of the home front. 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

In this episode, Benjamin is joined by regular podcast partner, MirYam’s in-house analyst, Yaakov Lappin to discuss Defense Minister Gallant’s recent press briefing, which reflected a public dispute with Prime Minister Netanyahu; including the politics that may be at the base of Gallant’s decision to speak out. We also touch upon the tragic loss of 5 IDF soldiers as a result of a ‘friendly fire’ incident inside Gaza. 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

In this episode, MirYam Institute's In-House Analyst, Yaakov Lappin sits down with Col. David Hacham, former advisor on Arab affairs to seven Israeli Ministers of Defense to discuss what Gaza might look like the day after the war ends. It's a candid conversation recorded just prior to Defense Minister Gallant's explosive press briefing to the Israeli media about his vision of the "day after" in Gaza, this makes for fascinating listening and provides much food for thought. 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

In this episode of the podcast, Benjamin is joined by Aviram Meir, uncle of Almog Meir-Jan. Almog was kidnapped on October 7th and remains in Hamas captivity to this day. Almog will turn 22 this week. Aviram tells me about the impact Almog's captivity is having on Orit, Almog's mother, and on him, as well as the initiatives the family are undertaking to maintain and generate awareness about Almog's plight. The Israeli fashion house, RENUAR, has released a line of clothing with Almog in mind. On his arm, Almog tattooed the phrase "ALIVE." That phrase is now emblazoned on a RENUAR collection that you can purchase to show your solidarity with Almog and with all the hostages. To do so, please visit the link below! https://www.renuar.co.il/men/clothes/shirts/315600001.html?page=men 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

In this episode, Yaakov Lappin joins Benjamin to discuss the latest on the campus of UCLA, Israel’s lack of strategy fighting the media war, the urgent need to propose an alternative to the two-state solution and the latest on the hostage deal currently being negotiated. During the discussion, Benjamin suggested that Israel should disseminate the unedited footage of what took place on October 7th across all social media platforms in order to show the the horrific forces with whom the campus pro-Hamas movements have aligned themselves with. A sample of such images can be viewed via the link below. Caution: The images found at the link below are extremely violent and graphic. " This is who the college commies support. Here is Hamas in action: Marina Medvin 🇺🇸 (@MarinaMedvin) on x.com 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

Following Iran’s massive attack against Israel, Benjamin is joined as always, by The MirYam Institute’s In-House-Analyst, Yaakov Lappin to discuss how Israel should respond and when. Benjamin and Yaakov also discuss the response of Western powers to the attack and the durability of the air-defense alliance that performed so ably in the face of the Iranian barrage. Also, the NYC delegation of former IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi has been postponed to Tuesday, May 7th. Tickets can be purchased via the Eventbrite link below: eventbrite.com 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

In this episode, Benjamin is joined by Yaakov Lappin, In-House analyst at The MirYam Institute. They discuss the forthcoming briefing in New York City by Lt. General Aviv Kohavi (Res.), the immediate IDF Chief of the General Staff. Tickets to that event can still be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-7th-israels-war-against-hamas-tickets-871796114647?mc_eid=UNIQID&mc_cid=4e333fb7b0 Yaakov and Benjamin then assess Israel's war against Hamas, before Benjamin broaches the topic of whether or not Israel could find itself in the throes of a civilian uprising. 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

Join Benjamin with Yaakov on the balcony in Rishon Letzion for their most strikingly informal yet serious conversation to date. Following a report that President Biden called for an immediate ceasefire during his recent phone call with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Benjamin sat down to discuss the implications of such a demand with Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute. Gaza, Lebanon, U.S. elections, Israeli elections, the ongoing hostage crisis and more are all on the docket for discussion. 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

This is Benjamin's own narration of an op-ed published in the Jerusalem Post on Sunday, February 18th 2024. Originally titled "Egypt and Gazans Must Reap What They Sowed," it was penned shortly after Israel's heroic rescue of two of our hostages and as the prospect of an IDF incursion into the city of Rafah in southern Gaza continues to gather steam and momentum. The written version of the op-ed can be viewed here: https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-787447 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Aviram Meir, uncle of Almog Meir-Jan. Almog was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7th. He's a 21 year old civilian. Aviram and I discuss how he sees the current stage of the negotiations for the release of the hostages and he expresses the guilt he carries as the relative of a hostage in the pursuit of whose freedom and return, soldiers of the IDF are fighting - and dying. After that, I'm joined by our in-house analyst Yaakov Lappin for a brief discussion about the U.S. retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria, the likelihood of a direct conflict between Israel and Hezbollah and the ongoing war inside the Gaza Strip. As ever, I hope you enjoy the conversation and please remember to subscribe. 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

In this episode of the briefing, I'm joined by Avi Bell, professor of law at Bar Ilan University and University of San Diego, Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute and David Hacham, former Advisor on Arab Affairs to successive Israeli Ministers of Defense and a retired Colonel in the IDF. Prof. Bell and I began by discussing the ICJ ruling in response to the case brought by South Africa against Israel, the threat of prosecution attempts of IDF soldiers under universal jurisdiction and the powers of enforcement held by the ICJ and the ICC. We went on to talk about the revelations that at least twelve members of UNRWA had been shown to have played a direct role in the Hamas massacre of October 7th. Thereafter, I spoke to Colonel Hacham and Yaakov about the ongoing progress of the IDF inside Gaza, Egypt's resistance to the IDF holding the Rafah crossing in any long term security arrangement, as well as the security perimeter the IDF is establishing around the perimeter of the Strip. As always, I hope that you enjoy the conversation. Remember to subscribe and leave a rating! 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 Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3 Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPG Follow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED