The Watchman Newscast with Erick Stakelbeck

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck and top Israeli archaeologist and tour guide Danny "The Digger" Herman are on the Sea of Galilee in Capernaum, known as the Town of Jesus. Join us as we go inside the largest ancient synagogue in the Holy Land, the site many believe Jesus very likely taught. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined on the Israel/Lebanon border along the Mediterranean coast by Israel Defense Forces Reserve Major and strategic analyst Elliot Chodoff, who breaks down the coming Northern war between Israel and various Iranian proxies like Hezbollah. What are Hezbollah’s capabilities and why should Israel be concerned? Does the historic maritime deal b...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck covers Iran’s open alliance with Russia as Vladimir Putin continues his relentless bombardment of the Ukrainian people. The Iranian regime has agreed to supply Russia with missiles and more kamikaze drones as reports confirm trainers from Iran’s paramilitary wing have been deployed to help the Kremlin overcome any mechanical problems with the fle...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is on location in Jerusalem highlighting a decision causing major consternation within Israel. The Australian government announced it will no longer recognize West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, a move blasted by Israeli officials, who expressed their “deep disappointment” in the decision. Plus, a look back at the move of the U.S. Embassy from Te...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the former Russian President’s major caution to Israel. Dmitry Medvedev is warning Israel against sending weaponry to Ukraine, saying it would destroy all diplomatic relations between Jerusalem and Moscow. Should the Jewish State avoid supplying military aid to support the Ukrainians against Putin’s invasion? Plus, Russia utilizes Ira...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck highlights the record number of Jews that have reportedly visited Jerusalem’s Temple Mount during this High Holiday season. Over 6,000 Jewish visitors have gone up to the flashpoint holy site in a new monthly record, amid Hamas threats of violence. Plus, we visit the Pool of Siloam, where worshippers cleansed themselves 2,000 years ago before goi...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the violence erupting in Jerusalem and the Biblical heartland of Judea and Samaria amid surging Palestinian unrest. The heavy clashes on the West Bank prompted the death of two Israeli soldiers as the land of Israel remains on edge. Plus, Vladimir Putin meets with Mahmoud Abbas in a major show of support for the Palestinian cause amid...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck highlights Iran’s budding ties with Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine. A barrage of lethal blasts rocked several Ukrainian civilian centers thanks to Iranian-made “kamikaze” drones. With Vladimir Putin now turning to Tehran for military assistance as supplies dwindle, will the Russian president also be in the market for deadly long range Irania...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the continued unraveling of relations between Israel and Russia. On Monday, Israel’s interim Prime Minister, Yair Lapid, condemned Russian airstrikes against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure. Russia was none too happy with the criticism but likewise has condemned Israel over the past several months over a host of issues, including Is...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the latest developments in Israel’s ongoing maritime border negotiations with Lebanon over natural gas rights. Is Israel on the verge of signing a dangerous deal that jeopardizes its national security and emboldens Hezbollah? And are there prophetic implications to Israel becoming a natural gas superpower? Learn more about your ad cho...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by top Israeli archaeologist and tour guide Danny "The Digger" Herman in Jerusalem as they go deep underground inside King Zedekiah's Cave, also known as Solomon’s Quarry. Check out the site many believe was used in the building of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. Plus, how is the demise of the infamous King Zedekiah, last kin...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Israel’s preparation for a possible confrontation with the Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah. As Israel’s maritime border deal with Lebanon unraveled today, Defense Minister Benny Gantz placed the Israel Defense Forces on high alert. Will Hezbollah look to strike? Also, Erick heads to the northernmost point in Israel, along the Leban...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck zeroes in on North Korea testing the world’s resolve with a major escalation on the nuclear stage. Japan issued a rare alert for residents to take shelter after North Korea conducted its longest-ever weapons test yet. A nuclear-capable ballistic missile that flew over Japan and could reach the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam and beyond. The launch...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the increased use of Iranian suicide drones by Russia in Ukraine and the significant rise of Iranian strikes against the Iraqi Kurds using unmanned aerial vehicles. We also look back to when Erick joined the Kurdish Peshmerga along the Iran/Iraq border, a place where few American civilians have set foot since the 1979 Iranian Revoluti...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck highlights Israel’s budding distinction as a light unto the nations. Amid scorching temperatures and reports of water scarcity, learn how Israel is using groundbreaking technology to solve the global water crisis. Plus, in the wake of growing tensions with Russia, how the Jewish State is stepping up to aid Europe by becoming a net exporter of ene...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck analyzes the rising specter of a Russian nuclear attack in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin says his threat is no bluff, so how seriously should the world take the Russian president’s warming? Amid North Korea’s nuclear saber rattling, Iran’s growing ambitions for the bomb and China’s growing arsenal, are we on the verge of a global conflict with disastro...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck highlights the ongoing clashes both on the Temple Mount and throughout east Jerusalem as Israeli police remain on high alert in anticipation of a tumultuous High Holiday period. As Jewish visits resume for Rosh Hashanah, will tensions over the flashpoint site boil over? Danny "The Digger" Herman explains the difficulties Jews face when they try t...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the fast moving anti-government protests gripping Iran. As Tehran surpasses 10 straight nights of unrest, leaders of the rogue regime are sending a dire warning to protesters and the West. Will the United States find itself in the crosshairs of a disgruntled Iran amid civil turbulence? Will more sanctions be levied against The Islamic...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck highlights the growing outrage over the sudden death of Mahsa Amini shortly after being arrested in Tehran by the notorious "morality police”. Iranian women are burning their hijabs and cutting their hair short in protest as violent demonstrations spread across the country. Iranians are risking it all as the regime warns to crackdown on dissident...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the rising aggression ahead of Rosh Hashanah. The Palestinian terror group Hamas is threatening Israel over what it calls “violations against Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque” ahead of the upcoming Jewish High Holidays. As thousands of Jews, Israelis and tourists make their way to Jerusalem’s Old City, Israeli authorities have announc...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Israel’s new game changing "Gabriel 5" anti-ship naval missile system. Amid tensions with Lebanon over the Karish gas field, is the Jewish State sending a message to Hezbollah? Plus, Vladimir Putin’s latest provocation. The Russian president issues a nuclear threat to the West and an announcement for the “partial mobilization” of 300,...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck highlights a looming showdown between Israel and Hezbollah. The Iran-backed terror group is threatening to attack Israel over its soon-to-be operational Karish natural gas field. Will Israel cross Hezbollah’s so-called “red line”? Plus, Iran faces international criticism after a 22-year-old woman is declared brain dead just hours after reports sp...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a possible sign of the times. Five rabbi-approved red heifers arrived from the United States to a ceremonious welcome at Ben-Gurion Airport. As speculation over their presence in Israel escalates, are we barreling toward the third-temple period of the "last days"? Plus, a “once in a lifetime” archaeological discovery directly related...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck unpacks the major fallout from the uptick of Israeli airstrikes in Syria. A senior Israel Defense Forces officer has revealed that Hezbollah and other Iran-backed militias in Syria are beginning to withdraw from the region following a series of offensives attributed to Israel. Plus, amid ongoing maritime contention with Hezbollah, Israel is set t...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck highlights the gathering storm against America. Amid stunning Russian military losses, Vladimir Putin meets with Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and China’s Xi Jinping. Are these rogue regimes planning to challenge Western global influence? Should the United States and Israel be concerned about this growing alliance? Learn more about your ad choic...