Jerusalem Studio

Please join host Michael Kerem for an in-depth discussion with special guest Nuna Matar, director of “Triumphant Mercy” (https://tm-lebanon.com) about the situation in Lebanon and join them in prayer for the Christians during these difficult days. 2 Corinthians 8:1-3 8 We want you to know, brothers,[a] about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe te...

The world and the Middle East have followed with interest and curiosity the political drama unfolding in Israel, but no factor or actor stood still until the parties in the Knesset made up their minds regarding the country’s governmental fate. The same forces impacting Israel’s security problems and policies are still here: the Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran wit...

In Israel’s 73-year history, no government has ever had to work harder to get to the starting line. But two and a half years after the political crisis began, and two and a half months since the latest elections, the Bennett-Lapid government is on the launching pad. It brings together under one roof improbable left and right, religious and secular, Jewish and Arab partners. And while this governme...

Only 10 days are left until the Iranian presidential elections, and this is no event in which betting against the odds will make gamblers rich, even in the highly devalued local currency. The winner will be Ebrahim Raisi, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s favorite candidate, for whom the race was cleared from competition. Because of the waiting for the transition from Hassan Rouhani to Raisi, it seems...

Jonathan and Yair discuss Israel’s exciting political developments and encourage our viewers to pray for their earthly leaders. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God ou...

Please join host Amir Oren for the first of a two-part interview with Dr. Uzi Arad, who formerly served for more than 2 decades as Director of Research and senior liaison at Israel’s Mossad national intelligence agency. After being appointed as Foreign Policy Advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Dr. Arad participated negotiations with neighboring Arab states. He later headed the Israeli N...

Israeli politicians and observers have been taught by experience - both historically and over the last two deadlocked years - to reserve judgment on efforts to form governments until they are finally and officially over, with the newly-minted cabinet gaining a Knesset vote of confidence and summoned to the ceremonial group picture with the President (which in this case is going to be one of Reuven...

The Vienna Talks between Iran and several parties regarding the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (commonly referred to as the Iran nuclear deal) have entered their fifth round, with progress towards an agreement on a mutual return to compliance reported as a hopeful indicator but not enough for a deal. The American side is involved indirectly, in a sort of proximity talks, while the focus r...

Jonathan and Yair encourage you to take an active role in sharing the truth about Israel and about our lord and savior Yeshua. Be passionate about your faith! 1 Corinthians 9:24-26 24 Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! 25 All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an...

Jonathan Hessen and Amir Tsarfati join forces in a new and exciting program to discuss Middle East current events through a biblical lens. Ezekiel 39; 21-22 21 “I will set My glory among the nations; all the nations shall see My judgment which I have executed, and My hand which I have laid on them. 22 So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God from that day forward. #IsraelNews...

Jonathan Hessen and Amir Tsarfati discuss the latest political developments in the region through a biblical lens, in accordance with God’s calendar and plans for Israel and the Middle East. In this episode, the two discuss the end time prophecy of the war of Gog and Magog, and God’s faithfulness to Israel. You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Is...

Jonathan Hessen and Amir Tsarfati join forces in a new and exciting program to discuss Middle East current events through a biblical lens. Amir and Jonathan discuss the political instability in Jerusalem and other regional developments in light of God’s biblical calendar and plans for Israel and the Middle East. You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! T...

Jonathan Hessen and Amir Tsarfati discuss the birth of the modern State of Israel in light of its 73rd Independence Day celebrations, and God’s eternal faithfulness to his promises to Israel and to the nations. Malachi 3:6 “For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.” You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 I...

Jonathan Hessen and Amir Tsarfati discuss the outcome of the 23 March national elections in Israel through a biblical lens, as well as the 10th anniversary of the civil war in Syria. Luke 19:41-44 - New King James Version 41 Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, 42 saying, “If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they a...

Jonathan Hessen and Amir Tsarfati discuss the 11-day conflict between Israel and Hamas, as well as other security related events that effected the peace and security of Israel - such as Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Turkey’s involvement on the Temple Mount. Psalm 23 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He re...

Please join us for discussion on the implications Operation Guardians of the Walls will have for Israel, the Palestinians and the Middle East. Other topics include involvement by the Biden administration in the region, as well as Iran's nuclear aspirations. Co-Hosts: 1. Amb. Danny Ayalon, Israel's Former Ambassador to the United States and Deputy Foreign Minister & Lecturer at NYU. 2. Colonel (res...

Following 11 days of combat between the Islamist organizations in the Gaza Strip and Israel, a military operation dubbed by the IDF as ‘Guardian of the Walls’ has come to an end exactly a week and a half ago from today. The cessation of hostilities - whether triggered by a nudge from the Biden Administration or by the exhaustion of the IDF’s prioritized targets-bank - has seemingly sparked interna...

When one looks at the world from the headquarters of the European Union in Brussels, one sees both problems and prospects in new alignments. To the West, Britain has broken away from the Continent, leaving the EU with 27 member states and doubts about the dream of a cohesive European project. The United States under President Joe Biden is re-affirming the Transatlantic Alliance which seemingly fra...

Please join host Amir Oren for a special interview with Col. (res.) Gabriel “Gabi” Siboni, who is the director of the Military and Strategic Affairs Program and Cyber Security Program at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) and editor of the INSS Cyber, Intelligence and Security journal. Col. Siboni is also the Chief Methodologist of the IDF Research Center for Force Utilization and...

The Israeli security doctrine is based on the assumption that peace is not at hand. That is, even if some of the Jewish State’s neighbors sign treaties, their regimes could fall into hostile hands once again. In any event, there will remain other die-hard elements bent on disputing Israel’s existence and well-being. The challenge for Israeli strategists is to avoid a constant wartime mentality, wh...

Jonathan and Yair discuss the boiling situation in Jerusalem amid Arab clashes with Jewish residents and police forces, in tandem with rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip. The two co-hosts emphasize the importance of praying for the peace of Jerusalem and its meaning, as well as the commandment to pray for our enemies and love them! Matthew 5 :43-48 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall l...

Please join host Amir Oren for the second of a two-part interview with former Israeli Knesset Member and IDF Major General (ret) Danny Yatom. After more than three decades in the Israeli Defense Forces leading Commando and Armor units up to division level, Gen. Yatom was appointed as head of Israel’s renowned Mossad national intelligence and special operations agency from 1996-1998. He then went o...

Despite his signature militant rhetoric, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently signaled a more pragmatic approach to several regional issues. He has seemingly moderated his stand towards Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and even Turkey’s arch-rival, Greece. When U.S. President Joe Biden broke with his predecessors’ reluctance to recognize the Ottoman massacres of Arm...

Less than two weeks after Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a government, his opponents seem on the verge of translating their makeshift alliance into a new Executive Branch. The idea is to have a two-headed cabinet, presided over by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, consisting of six parties and being supported by two more. What are the prospects of this coalition successfully forming a government;...

An American mediation team led by veteran diplomat John Desrocher travelled to Lebanon last week to restart talks between Beirut and Jerusalem focused on resolving the dispute over their shares of gas deposits in the adjacent Mediterranean waters. Complicating prospects of a deal are the involvement of multiple parties in each area of dispute. First, geographically - the maritime slice lies betwee...