Gabriel Noronha, an expert from the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, appeared on Fox News on 2025-04-08 urging the US to employ snapback sanctions against Iran to counter its advancing nuclear program. His comments promote a unilateral, executive-dominated foreign policy approach that sidelines multilateral democratic processes.

Blaise Misztal, VP for Policy at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), publicly described the new AI and Autonomy Administration initiative by the Israeli Defense Ministry as a transformative effort to modernize the IDF. His remarks highlighted AI's role in restructuring military operations and maintaining a technological edge, thereby implicitly reinforcing a more militarized, centralized approach to national security.

On January 5, 2025, Matthew Kenney, vice president for governmental affairs at JINSA, met with House and Senate committees to discuss key issues including legislation to restrict the International Criminal Court, potential delays in defense deliveries, and strategies to counter Iran's nuclear ambitions. These engagements signal proactive efforts to influence U.S. policy in ways that support Jewish community security and bolster democratic oversight.

During the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, JINSA's vice president for policy, Blaise Misztal, endorsed the IDF’s increased use of AI technology to rapidly identify and target enemy combatants. Misztal argued that technological superiority helps shorten the conflict and reduce casualties, reflecting the institute’s active engagement in shaping national security policy.

The Jewish Institute for National Security of America released a report urging the incoming Trump administration to adopt hardline measures in its nuclear negotiations with Iran, including a maximum-pressure campaign and credible military threats, with conditions that favor aggressive Israeli action.

In an article published on October 18, 2023, Jacob Olidort, Director of Research at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), called on President Biden to adopt a policy aimed at the collapse of the Iranian regime. The piece outlines measures such as stringent economic sanctions and curtailing Iran’s regional influence, positing that such a change would strengthen U.S. support for Israel and counter Iranian authoritarianism.

On October 9, 2023, as part of a coalition of 48 major American Jewish organizations, the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) joined in issuing a joint statement condemning the Iran-backed Hamas terrorist attacks and expressing strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself. The statement called on U.S. political leaders and partners to stand with Israel during its ensuing military operations.

JINSA conducted a webinar where experts discussed the implications of the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act and outlined its key policy recommendation, the DEFEND Act of 2022, which calls for an integrated air and missile defense strategy in the Middle East to bolster U.S. national security and regional cooperation.

Blaise Misztal, vice president for policy at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, affirmed that 'technological superiority is what keeps Israel safe' after being briefed on the IDF’s advanced AI capabilities. This statement supports an aggressive, technologically driven military approach that can facilitate rapid, automated targeting in warfare.

Blaise Misztal, vice president for policy at JINSA, claimed that 'technological superiority is what keeps Israel safe,' endorsing the IDF’s use of advanced artificial intelligence systems in warfare following a 2021 briefing on these capabilities. The statement suggests a reliance on high-tech military solutions to streamline target identification and reduce collateral damage, reflecting a hardline approach to national security.