Monique Beadle and Uri Morad, lawyers with the Jerusalem Institute of Justice, discuss a JIJ position paper defending Israel and America’s preemptive strikes amid the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and the Islamic Republic of Iran. They unpack the 1837 Caroline case’s imminence test, a 1996 International Court of Justice opinion on a state’s right to survival, plus Israeli strikes on illegal nuclear facilities in Iraq (1981) and Syria (2007).

Click here to read the full position paper on preemptive warfare: https://jij.org/advocacy-materials/joint-kinetic-operation-us-israel/

Timestamps

04:07 – Bayonets & Bombs: the Caroline Test

05:30 – ICJ Survival Doctrine

06:35 – The Precedents for Preemptive Action

10:11 – Pinprick Theory

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Last week’s Michigan truck-bomb attempt against a Jewish preschool becomes the starting point for a wider, urgent conversation about how terror is explained, enabled, and repeated. With guest Alan Dosoretz, who grew up in Argentina, this episode explores how the Michigan bombing attack reflected organized Hezbollah proxy tactics, alongside the emotional and political aftermath of the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires, which mirrored and foreshadowed the Michigan attack. Dosoretz recounts how Jewish life in Argentina changed under permanent security, how Iran and Hezbollah were tied to the attack, and how investigations were undermined by alleged coverups, a controversial 2013 memorandum with Iran, and the sudden and suspicious death of prosecutor Alberto Nisman. 

Timestamps

03:16 – The Crime: The 1994 AMIA Bombing 

07:34 – Iran’s Hezbollah Network in Argentina

09:48 – The Coverup

13:12 – A Note of Hope

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Monique Beadle and Uri Morad from the Jerusalem Institute of Justice critically examine the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion against Israel issued on October 22, 2025. They discuss the implications of the ICJ’s findings, which assert that Israel must support UN humanitarian efforts in Gaza and address allegations of UNRWA staff involvement with Hamas. They highlight the political biases in the case, the legal conflicts Israel faces, and provide evidence presented by Israel demonstrating UNRWA’s compromised operations. The episode underscores the broader issue of politics overtaking principles in international law.

Timestamps

03:12 – The Case Against Israel: Background and Legislation

06:36 – Israel’s Evidence and the ICJ’s Response

12:22 – Politics at the UN’s Highest Bench

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Featuring a distinguished guest, Member of the Israeli Knesset Mr. Akram Hasson, the highest ranking Druze political leader in Israel, co-host Monique Beadle discusses the recent massacre of Druze and Christian minorities in southern Syria in mid-July 2025. What happened, how did the massacre unfold, what did the Israeli army do to stop the carnage, and what happens next?

Timestamps

03:31 – Who are the Druze People?

05:35 – The Sweida Massacre

09:11 – Israel’s Involvement and Support

18:13 – The Humanitarian Crisis in Sweida

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Co-hosts Uri Morad and Monique Beadle discuss the controversial ‘Pay for Slay’ program of the Palestinian Authority. The hosts discuss the financial incentives provided to the families of terrorists, the international community’s response, and the implications for Israel and the broader Middle Eastern dynamic. The discussion also touches on recent diplomatic efforts and challenges faced by Israel in the international arena, particularly in light of upcoming UN discussions on recognizing the state of Palestine.

Timestamps

02:45 – The Controversy of Recognizing Palestine

03:53 – Understanding the ‘Pay for Slay’ Program

11:20 – International Reactions and Funding

12:28 – Reforms and Reality: The Palestinian Authority’s Promises

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Hosts Monique Beadle and Uri Morad of the Jerusalem Institute of Justice discuss the significant impact of recent U.S. sanctions on UN officials, including the ICC prosecutor Karim Khan & UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese. They debate the effectiveness of sanctions as a tool in international politics, and explain the practical impacts on sanctioned individuals. The discussion intertwines legal analysis with personal perspectives, making it accessible to both legal professionals and enthusiasts interested in law and international politics.

Timestamps

01:02 Impact of Sanctions on ICC Officials

03:15 The Sudden Resignation of Navi Pilay

04:14 Sanctions Against Francesca Albanese

15:38 Sanctions on Iran

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In this episode of ‘Two Lawyers, Three Opinions,’ Jerusalem Institute of Justice lawyers Monique Beadle and Uri Morad analyze the aftermath of the 12-day US-Israeli military operation against Iran’s nuclear facilities. They discuss whether the strikes on Fordow and other facilities truly dismantled Iran’s nuclear program or merely delayed it. How has this operation changed Iran’s regional power structure and Israel’s international standing? What are the implications of Trump’s ceasefire, and was the mission complete or premature?

Timestamps

01:42 Did the US destroy Fordow or not?

05:21 What’s the political situation in Iran after the 12-day war?

09:28 How has Israel’s war with Iran changed its international relationships?

17:58 Were Israel’s preemptive strikes against Iran worth it?

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In this episode of ‘Two Lawyers, Three Opinions,’ Jerusalem Institute of Justice lawyers Monique Beadle and Uri Morad reflect on Operation Rising Lion, the final chapter of Iran’s war with Israel. Are Israel’s actions legal? Will they be enough to tip the scales and guarantee either a nuclear-free Iran, or complete regime change? How will this ripple out across the Middle East region and the global economy? What are the best case and worst case scenarios?

Timestamps

00:38 Life Under Nightly Missile Barrages

03:34 Assessing Operation Rising Lion

04:55 What does this mean for the region?

16:44 Are Preemptive Strikes Legal?

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In this gripping episode of ‘Two Lawyers, Three Opinions,’ Monique Beadle speaks with Guido Kohan, a survivor from the October 7th massacre at Kibbutz Ein HaShlosha. Guido shares the chilling details of that horrifying day: terrorists firing an RPG into his home, his family hiding for 12 hours in terror while his neighbor was burned alive. Two of his friends, Ariel and David Cunio, are still held hostage in Gaza. The episode also touches on the challenges of spreading the truth, as pro-Palestinian protesters attempt to disrupt the screenings of a documentary film featuring his story of survival. Explore the depths of human resilience and the relentless pursuit of justice through Guido’s powerful testimony.

Timestamps

02:50 The Attack Begins

08:30 Finally Rescued

12:25 Pursuing Justice

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The State of Israel is preparing to prosecute the October 7th terrorists, particularly members of Hamas’ Elite Nukhba Unit. Jerusalem Institute of Justice attorneys Uri Morad and Monique Beadle cover the potential scale of the trial, the challenges of gathering and presenting evidence, and the possible implications of using military or civilian courts. The co-hosts tackle emotionally charged topics such as the death penalty, fairness in trials, and the broader political and ethical ramifications of the legal proceedings. They debate whether transparency through televising the trials is necessary, weigh the risk of turning the courtroom into a political stage, and explore the possibility of charging the terrorists with genocide.

05:27 Debating the death penalty

09:09 How could the trial be weaponized?

13:44 What are the charges?

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