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i24 THE RUNDOWN | Exclusive Commentary By Benjamin Anthony, CEO Of The MirYam Institute
THE HAREDI CRISIS: THE IDF'S UNEQUAL BURDEN
After October 7, Israeli society’s patience with military exemptions for the Haredi community has all but vanished. Before the Hamas attack, many would have accepted non-military national service. But now, public opinion demands full IDF enlistment.
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i24 THE RUNDOWN | Exclusive Commentary By Benjamin Anthony, CEO Of The MirYam Institute
SYRIA: DIPLOMATIC OPPORTUNITY OR DANGEROUS GAMBLE?
Is Israel confronting a diplomatic opening or a risky entanglement in southern Syria? In this exclusive interview, MirYam Institute CEO Benjamin Anthony examines al-Julani’s outreach to Israel—driven by weakness, not strength—and raises critical questions about whether Israel should engage with the former jihadist leader at all.
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i24 THE RUNDOWN | Exclusive Commentary By Benjamin Anthony, CEO Of The MirYam Institute
GAZA'S FUTURE — REBUILD OR RESETTLE?
Should Israel rebuild Gaza despite the risk of prolonged insurgency, or support and assist voluntary relocation? MirYam Institute CEO, Benjamin Anthony, weighs the case for ending the war through political negotiation versus pursuing relocation as the only sustainable path
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The Honorable Brian And Marty Kemp
Governor & First Lady Of The State Of Georgia
Host Public Press Briefing In Solidarity With
Evyatar David
Israeli Hostage Held In Hamas Captivity.
This Briefing Features:
• Opening Remarks By Mr. Bart Cohen & Ms. Eden Doniger, Esq.
• Statement Of Solidarity By Governor Kemp
• Call To Action By Ilay David, Brother Of Evyatar David.
On Thursday, July 10th, Governor Brian Kemp & First Lady Marty Kemp hosted a public press briefing at the State Capitol in support of hostage Evyatar David and all of the hostages still held in Hamas captivity.
The MirYam Institute Adopt-A-Hostage campaign wishes to express profound thanks to the Governor and First Lady for their commitment to the release of Israel's hostages.
We also applaud and distinguish Mr. Bart Cohen, Mr. Aaron Diamant and Ms. Eden Doniger, Esq., for their volunteer leadership and for bringing this important briefing to fruition.
We are particularly grateful to Rozita Pnini, Co-Founder of The MirYam Institute, for her leadership and tireless organizational efforts on behalf of all the hostages and the David family.
Evyatar David, was abducted by Hamas during the October 7 Nova music festival. He has been held hostage for over 648 days.
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In this latest briefing, Benjamin Anthony, CEO of The MirYam Institute, provides incisive, fact-based analysis in the wake of a significant IDF operation that struck 134 targets in Gaza, including the destruction of a Hamas terror tunnel.
Key analysis includes:
The evolving ceasefire negotiations and what’s truly at stake
The strategic importance of the Morag Corridor
Why Israel continues to apply military pressure on Hamas during diplomatic talks
How United Nations aid distribution may inadvertently empower Hamas
The security implications of potential concessions by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
What these developments mean for Israel’s long-term security and the future of the region
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ניתן להאזין ולהירשם לתוכנית דרך הקישור למטה:
קרדיט צילום: מכון מרים® כל הזכויות שמורות
In today’s episode, I’m joined by our in-house analyst Yaakov Lappin to discuss PM Netanyahu’s visit to D.C. and the various challenges Israel currently faces, including:
🔴 Gaza: Ongoing combat operations and the tragic loss of five Israeli soldiers in a deadly ambush.
🟠 Doha: Hostage release negotiations with Hamas via Qatari and Egyptian mediators.
🔵 Washington: Prime Minister Netanyahu’s critical visit with President Trump to align on strategy.
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i24 MIDDLE EAST NOW | Exclusive Commentary By Benjamin Anthony, CEO Of The MirYam Institute: Iran Threatens to Restart Nuclear Program.
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i24 MIDDLE EAST NOW | Exclusive Commentary By Benjamin Anthony, CEO Of The MirYam Institute: Tragic Loss Of IDF Soldiers Killed By Roadside Bomb In Northern Gaza.
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i24 MIDDLE EAST NOW | Exclusive Commentary By Benjamin Anthony, CEO Of The MirYam Institute: Netanyahu And Trump Discuss Gaza Ceasefire & Hostage Release.
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In this briefing, MirYam Institute CEO Benjamin Anthony, provides exclusive analysis on Israel’s war objectives and evolving regional dynamics:
· Hamas’s military capabilities severely degraded, reduced to guerrilla force
· Possible 60-day ceasefire under discussion
· Netanyahu positioned to negotiate from a “position of strength”
· Iran’s nuclear program reportedly delayed by up to two years
· Israel’s leadership evaluating next strategic steps.
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In this episode of the show Yaakov Lappin and I sit down to discuss:
The status of Iran’s nuclear weapons program
The prospect of a ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of hostages
The resignation of former IDF Chief Of Staff and former Minister in the war cabinet, Lt. General Gadi Eizenkot, who announced his departure from the party of Benny Gantz.
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Much has already been written in the short time since President Donald J. Trump ordered the United States military to strike the Iranian nuclear weapons program on June 21, 2025. But from my perspective as an American, a US Army Veteran, and a pro-Israel Jew and Zionist, I could not be prouder of President Trump in demonstrating the courage and resolve to prevent the Iranian mullahs from achieving their fanatical dream of possessing a nuclear weapon.
As an American, I know that President Trump’s decision has made the world a safer place because the United States and its allies will no longer need to fear the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran. I am not an isolationist because I know that the world is interconnected. To think otherwise, in my opinion, demonstrates a level of myopia and naivete regarding how the world works and how Americans have come to enjoy the incredible lives that we live. I firmly believe that when America is not actively involved in the geopolitical conversation on behalf of its own liberal-democratic values, nefarious forces look to fill that vacuum. The projection of American might abroad as articulated in President Trump’s “Peace through Strength” mindset, not only protects the United States, but also the entire Western world. President Trump backed up his strong rhetoric with action. And by doing so, I am confident that he has reestablished American deterrence and has made the world a safer place because the collective fear of the Iranian regime possessing the most devastating of all weapons is no longer a possibility. Moreover, the incredible military operation demonstrates America’s unparalleled war fighting capability and serves as a clear warning to other regimes like Russia and China that they should reconsider their nefarious ambitions. American military might can, literally, touch anywhere in the world, and those forces that would look to harm America and her allies should be wary of the consequences in trying to do so.
I am also proud of President Trump’s decision based on my experience as a US Army veteran. Having served during the Global War on Terror (“GWOT”), including one tour in Afghanistan, I knew that Iran was actively supplying material and arms to terrorist organizations throughout the Middle East. As President Trump reminded the world following the successful strikes on the Iranian nuclear program, Iran had been the largest state-sponsor of terrorism for more than four decades. President Trump’s decision to kill former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps General Qassem Soleimani in January 2020 had been in response to the hundreds of American service members who had been murdered by Iranian weapons and funding. In striking the Iranian nuclear program, now, President Trump further avenged those service members who had fallen during the GWOT and further ensured that current service members will no longer need to fear Iranian-sponsored threats.
Finally, I am incredibly thankful for President Trump’s decision to destroy the Iranian nuclear weapons because I am a pro-Israel Jew and ardent Zionist. President Trump’s support for Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and the IDF is second to none to any other American president. Rather than try to prevent Israel from continuing its aerial campaign against Iran, President Trump supported Israel’s actions. By then subsequently joining the air campaign against the Iranian regime in attacking Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz, President Trump solidified the iron-clad alliance between America and the Jewish state. Such solidarity could not have come at a more pivotal moment as forces on both the American political Left and Right, including, unfortunately, the majority of the Democratic party and extremely vocal isolationist influencers, have actively sought to undermine Israel since the horrific events of October 7, 2023. Instead of providing those nefarious factions further oxygen to continue their raging fire against Israel and Jews, President Trump doused that anti-Israel and antisemitic sentiment by publicly praising Prime Minister Netanyahu and hailing Israel’s achievements throughout Operation Rising Lion. No American president has ever made such clear, unequivocal, statements in support of Israel, and no American president has been a better friend to the Jewish people.
Although so much has happened so quickly, including, at the time of this writing what appears to be the beginning of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the events of the past few days are truly historic. I firmly believe that President Trump rose to the occasion, and met the most challenging of moments, even when there were dissenting voices within both his Make America Great Again coalition, and his administration. In the end, President Trump trusted in G-d, the United States of America, and her allies to make the right call and to end the potential scourge of a nuclear-armed Iran. The world will be a safer place because of America’s and Israel’s cooperation, and because President Trump did not waiver when presented with a historic moment.
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Micah Q. Jones is a publishing Adjunct at The MirYam Institute, a US Army veteran, and recipient of the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Service. He is a litigation associate in the Boston office of an international law firm. Read full bio here.
In this episode of the show, Benjamin Anthony and Yaakov Lappin discuss the impact of America's strike against Iran's nuclear weapons program in Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz before delving into the speeches of mutual congratulations made by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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Benjamin Anthony, CEO of the MirYam Institute, says he believes an attack on U.S. military bases would only come after "significant telegraphing" from Iranians, giving the U.S. enough time to evacuate and minimize losses.
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In this briefing, MirYam Institute CEO Benjamin Anthony delivers sharp analysis of President Trump’s bold strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
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CEO of The MirYam Institute, Benjamin Anthony, joins NewsNation’s Connell McShane to discuss:
Escalating conflict between Israel and Iran
Ongoing exchange of strikes between Israel and Iran
President Trump’s National Security Council meeting
European diplomats meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister in Geneva
U.S. administration increasing surveillance of potential Iran-backed cells within the U.S.
Strategic considerations and response options being weighed by the Trump administration.
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Israel Can Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Program WITHOUT US Bunker Busters | Operation Rising Lion Analysis
Israel is now executing one of the boldest and most consequential military campaigns in its history — Operation Rising Lion — with or without American support. As President Trump signals a two-week window before deciding whether to join Israel’s offensive against Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile facilities, many are asking: Can Israel succeed alone?
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Exclusive Commentary: NewsNation Now's Connell McShane interviews Benjamin Anthony, CEO of The MirYam Institute, on Israel’s strikes against Iran’s nuclear program and Iran’s retaliation following the Israeli attack.
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In this episode of the show, Yaakov Lappin and I discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu’s press briefing, together with his answers to their questions on Operation Rising Lion, including whether or not he intends to eliminate Iran’s “Supreme Leader,” the role of the United States thus far, and whether or not Israel has the ability to go it alone against the Iranian nuclear threat and the ballistic missile threat.
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