BRIEFING: IRAN’S PICKAXE PLOY, LEBANON’S TEST & GAZA FRONT

The Benjamin Anthony Show from the MirYam Institute · Jul 22, 2026 · 39m

In this situational briefing, MirYam's In-House Analyst, Yaakov Lappin, provides an overview of the following security challenges:

Iran & Strait of Hormuz: Assesses U.S. coastal strikes and urges the prioritization of a naval blockade over diplomacy.

Pickaxe Mountain: Details centrifuges inside Iran's subterranean site and describes the utility of inspections or military action.

Lebanon Pilot Program: Outlines skepticism surrounding the Lebanese armed forces’ ability to dismantle Hezbollah in southern test zones.

Gaza Control: Highlights IDF control over 60% of Gaza and ongoing targeted…