Benjamin Anthony is the CEO and Co-Founder of The MirYam Institute, an organization that specializes in substantive, policy-focused briefings on matters relating to Israel, the United States of America and the relationship between the two countries, with a particular focus on the alliance between the militaries of both nations. The MirYam Institute is the premier international forum for Israel focused discussion, dialogue and debate.

Benjamin is a combat veteran of service in The Israel Defense Forces and participated in Operation Swords Of Iron (2023-), Operation Protective Edge (2014), Operation Pillar Of Defense (2012) and The Second Lebanon War (2006). His military service continues to inform his policy outlook.

He is a regular commentator in the international media on matters relating to Israel's security and provides frequent analysis on Fox News, CNN, News Nation, BBC, BBC WORLD, Bloomberg, Sky News, I24 and more.

Watch this video with part of the interview with Benjamin Anthony.

Benjamin Anthony&nbsp;is the CEO and Co-Founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxNDcyNjk1NDY2ODI2MTQ5NjMsXCJyXCI6MTQ3MjY5NTU3MjEzNDY0MDQwfSIsInMiOiJjMTU2YTI3YmZlMTI2N2RkIn0" data-link-id="147269546682614963" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">The MirYam Institute</a>, an organization that specializes in substantive, policy-focused briefings on matters relating to Israel, the United States of America and the relationship between the two countries, with a particular focus on the alliance between the militaries of both nations. The MirYam Institute is the premier international forum for Israel focused discussion, dialogue and debate.
Benjamin is a combat veteran of service in The Israel Defense Forces and participated in Operation Swords Of Iron (2023-), Operation Protective Edge (2014), Operation Pillar Of Defense (2012) and The Second Lebanon War (2006). His military service continues to inform his policy outlook.
He is a regular commentator in the international media on matters relating to Israel's security and provides frequent analysis on Fox News, CNN, News Nation, BBC, BBC WORLD, Bloomberg, Sky News, I24 and more.
Watch <a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxNDcyNjk1NDY2ODc4NTc4NDQsXCJyXCI6MTQ3MjY5NTU3MjEzNDY0MDQwfSIsInMiOiI2MWUwNmVlZjUzZmRlZWZkIn0" data-link-id="147269546687857844" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">this video</a>&nbsp;with part of&nbsp;the interview with Benjamin Anthony.

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In collaboration with experts from all walks of life who specialise in various aspects of Israel&rsquo;s political life, arts and culture, you will hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, Israelis and their involvements around the world.

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ABC Out of Control

Israel issues (Maayam Hoffman)

In The Australian Senator Sarah Henderson is "demanding an urgent Senate inquiry into the ABC, claiming the public broadcaster’s editorial division has been allowed to run wild and is no longer “fit for purpose” as a taxpayer-funded source of trusted news and current affairs".

In last week's Australian Jewish News the first three pages were devoted to the community's concerns over what is perceived as the "ABC's Israel Problem".

Today there was a session at Senate Estimates where the ABC  fronted with their news and current affairs editor expected to be in the firing line. However disappointingly Senator Henderson did not raise a solitary 'Jewish' issue.

To put all of this into perspective I will have ILTV editor-in-chief Maayan Hoffman joining me in the studio and participating in the conversation will be Adam Lippman, who has been involved in compiling a 142 page submission (shared with Senator Henderson) together with a group of like-minded people, which has been active in exposing the malfeasances of the ABC.(0:27-27:01)

Other israel-related issues (27:08-52:41)

In&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxNzI2NTk3MjM4MTU4Nzk4MzYsXCJyXCI6MTcyNjU5NzM1MTkyOTMwMDU2fSIsInMiOiJlM2RmNGFkNTEyYTg5ZGVmIn0" data-link-id="172659723815879836" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">The Australian&nbsp;</a>Senator Sarah Henderson is "demanding an urgent Senate inquiry into the ABC, claiming the public broadcaster&rsquo;s editorial division has been allowed to run wild and is no longer &ldquo;fit for purpose&rdquo; as a taxpayer-funded source of trusted news and current affairs".
In last week's&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxNzI2NTk3MjM4MjMyMTk4NjksXCJyXCI6MTcyNjU5NzM1MTkyOTMwMDU2fSIsInMiOiIzYzUzZjMxOWIyY2NhY2M5In0" data-link-id="172659723823219869" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Australian Jewish News</a>&nbsp;the first three pages were devoted to the community's concerns over what is perceived as the "ABC's Israel Problem".
Today there was a session at Senate Estimates where the ABC&nbsp; fronted with their news and current affairs editor expected to be in the firing line. However disappointingly Senator Henderson did not raise a solitary 'Jewish' issue.
To put all of this into perspective I will have ILTV editor-in-chief&nbsp;Maayan Hoffman&nbsp;joining me in the studio and participating in the conversation will be&nbsp;Adam Lippman, who has been involved in compiling a 142 page submission (shared with Senator Henderson) together with a group of like-minded people, which has been active in exposing the malfeasances of the ABC.(0:27-27:01)
Other israel-related issues (27:08-52:41)

The ABC (Adam Lippman, Maayan Hoffman), Israel issues (Maayan Hoffman)

The ABC is Out of Control

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Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer is the head of the Iyun Institute, focused on promoting Haredi integration and responsibility. He is a community rabbi in Ramot, Jerusalem, and the founding editor of Tzarich Iyun, a journal of Haredi thought and ideas.

Our conversation will cover issues around the drafting of Haredi men into the IDF, which has been brewing for decades. The current situation where Israel has found itself fighting a prolonged war has put additional pressure on the state to find more conscripts to relieve the undue stress on those who have been serving very long stints as reservists.

 

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Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer&nbsp;is the head of the&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tj/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxNzIwNDM3OTAzMjE3MTQ3MTMsXCJyXCI6MTcyMDQzODAyNDgzMDk4NjQzfSIsInMiOiJmMmFkOTJhMzFmMDYxYTk4In0" data-link-id="172043790321714713" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Iyun Institute</a>, focused on promoting Haredi integration and responsibility. He is a community rabbi in Ramot, Jerusalem, and the founding editor of Tzarich Iyun, a journal of Haredi thought and ideas.
Our conversation will cover issues around the drafting of Haredi men into the IDF, which has been brewing for decades. The current situation where Israel has found itself fighting a prolonged war has put additional pressure on the state to find more conscripts to relieve the undue stress on those who have been serving very long stints as reservists.
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The Haredi Draft Controversy (Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer)

The Haredi Draft Controversy

Israel Innovation Fund

Haredi Draft Controversy

Israel Innovation Fund

Adam Scott Bellos is a revolutionary voice in Jewish innovation, identity, and culture. As Founder and CEO of The Israel Innovation Fund (TIIF), Adam is reshaping how the world connects to Israel—through wine, language, self-defense, and a cultural revival rooted in Hebraization.

A media-savvy strategist and visionary builder, Adam has created bold platforms like Wine on the Vine and Shomrei Ha’Am that bridge Jewish heritage and modern activism. 

With a background in politics, diplomacy, media, and business, Adam fuses storytelling with nation-building. He has advised Israeli leaders, appeared on international news networks, and led campaigns that blend Zionist philosophy with grassroots action.

We will dive into an article he wrote  You can’t influence your way out of antisemitism: The coming Jewish collapse which explains how the Jewish world hides behind influencers, institutions, and illusions.  (0:27-28:58)

The Haredi Draft Controversy

Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer is the head of the Iyun Institute, focused on promoting Haredi integration and responsibility. He is a community rabbi in Ramot, Jerusalem, and the founding editor of Tzarich Iyun, a journal of Haredi thought and ideas.

Our conversation will cover issues around the drafting of Haredi men into the IDF, which has been brewing for decades. The current situation where Israel has found itself fighting a prolonged war has put additional pressure on the state to find more conscripts to relieve the undue stress on those who have been serving very long stints as reservists. (29:04-57:33)

Israel Innovation Fund
Adam Scott Bellos&nbsp;is a revolutionary voice in Jewish innovation, identity, and culture. As Founder and CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tj/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxNzIwNDM3OTAzMjkwNTQ3NDgsXCJyXCI6MTcyMDQzODAyNDgzMDk4NjQzfSIsInMiOiJhY2E2YzRhYmZiMjNmNjA4In0" data-link-id="172043790329054748" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">The Israel Innovation Fund</a>&nbsp;(TIIF), Adam is reshaping how the world connects to Israel&mdash;through wine, language, self-defense, and a cultural revival rooted in Hebraization.
A media-savvy strategist and visionary builder, Adam has created bold platforms like&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tj/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxNzIwNDM3OTAzMzMyNDkwNTQsXCJyXCI6MTcyMDQzODAyNDgzMDk4NjQzfSIsInMiOiI2NWExYzUxNzcwM2Y2ODgyIn0" data-link-id="172043790333249054" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">Wine on the Vine</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tj/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxNzIwNDM3OTAzMzYzOTQ3ODQsXCJyXCI6MTcyMDQzODAyNDgzMDk4NjQzfSIsInMiOiI2YWQxNmMzY2IwNTJjMmM1In0" data-link-id="172043790336394784" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="6">Shomrei Ha&rsquo;Am</a>&nbsp;that bridge Jewish heritage and modern activism.&nbsp;
With a background in politics, diplomacy, media, and business, Adam fuses storytelling with nation-building. He has advised Israeli leaders, appeared on international news networks, and led campaigns that blend Zionist philosophy with grassroots action.
We will dive into an article he wrote&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tj/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxNzIwNDM3OTAzMzk1NDA1MTQsXCJyXCI6MTcyMDQzODAyNDgzMDk4NjQzfSIsInMiOiI5YmM5Y2RlNWFkNWJkOGFiIn0" data-link-id="172043790339540514" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="7">You can&rsquo;t influence your way out of antisemitism: The coming Jewish collapse</a> which explains how the Jewish world hides behind influencers, institutions, and illusions.&nbsp; (0:27-28:58)
The Haredi Draft Controversy
Rabbi&nbsp;Yehoshua Pfeffer&nbsp;is the head of the&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tj/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxNzIwNDM3OTAzMjE3MTQ3MTMsXCJyXCI6MTcyMDQzODAyNDgzMDk4NjQzfSIsInMiOiJmMmFkOTJhMzFmMDYxYTk4In0" data-link-id="172043790321714713" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Iyun Institute</a>, focused on promoting Haredi integration and responsibility. He is a community rabbi in Ramot, Jerusalem, and the founding editor of Tzarich Iyun, a journal of Haredi thought and ideas.
Our conversation will cover issues around the drafting of Haredi men into the IDF, which has been brewing for decades. The current situation where Israel has found itself fighting a prolonged war has put additional pressure on the state to find more conscripts to relieve the undue stress on those who have been serving very long stints as reservists. (29:04-57:33)

Israel Innovation Fund (Adam Scott Bellos), The Haredi Draft Controversy (Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer)

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