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. 
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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.
 

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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. 

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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. 

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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

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