In this situational briefing, I am joined by MirYam Institute Analyst, former MK and Deputy Ambassador to Egypt, Ruth Wasserman Lande.

Together, we examine the political deadlock following Israel's 2026 elections, where neither bloc has secured the 61 mandates required to form a governing coalition.

We assess potential paths forward, including whether figures such as Naftali Bennett or Gadi Eisenkot might cross the political aisle, the severe instability of a minority government, and the looming prospect of repeat elections.

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In this episode, I am joined by MirYam Institute In-House Analyst Yaakov Lappin.

Together we examine the strategic signaling behind Israeli fighter jets flying to the Iranian border ahead of Israel’s elections and evaluate President Donald Trump’s political endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Finally, we highlight the strategic risks of personalizing Israel’s national security.

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In this situational briefing, MirYam Institute In-House Analyst, Yaakov Lappin, examines three central security developments: Iran’s assembly of pre-manufactured missiles in underground bunkers, the strategic vulnerabilities exposed by the Houthi strike on Riyadh, and the operational factors and price tags defining the hostage deal debate.

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