The Watchman Newscast with Erick Stakelbeck

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck tackles the contentious anti-Israel bias manifesting at the United Nations following a Human Rights Council report condemning the Jewish state for allegedly committing acts of apartheid. The United States and 21 other countries issued a harsh rebuke against the world body, and now the Palestinians have turned their fury at the Biden Administratio...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the latest killings in the growing SHADOW WAR between Iran and Israel. Questions remain following the sudden mysterious death of two IRGC officers who died in separate incidents in different locations. Iran is now pointing the finger at Israel who vowed to prevent Tehran from transferring advanced missile technology to Hezbollah. If I...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck analyzes the bitter condemnation from Russia following alleged Israeli strikes on Damascus International airport. The move was intended to thwart weapons smuggling from Iran to Hezbollah on civilian flights, but now Israel finds itself between a rock and a hard place. Ties with Russia have been strained over the course of the Ukraine conflict, bu...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck investigates the third alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria this week. Syrian state media says flights to and from Damascus International Airport have now been suspended as war monitors reveal the strikes targeted warehouses used by Iranian militias. Plus, U.S. lawmakers introduce bill aimed at creating an integrated air defense system to increase...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck highlights Hezbollah’s move to step up military infrastructure near Lebanon’s border and Israel’s forceful response to reduce their efforts to “nothing.” Plus, a RARE look inside a Hezbollah terror tunnel. Then, the IAEA brings the hammer down Iran over its nuclear program. Could Iran’s actions be the fatal blow in reviving a nuclear deal? Learn...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck examines the first joint military drill between Russia and Syria since the invasion of Ukraine began. In the simulation, Syrian aircraft battled against warplanes and drones while Russian jets provided cover. The announcement came hours after Syrian state television reported that Israeli missiles targeted Syrian army positions south of the capita...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down reports of multiple Israeli airstrikes in an area south of Damascus. The alleged strikes target a factory for developing Iranian weapons and trigger the ominous echo of the prophet Isaiah. Plus, Iran places its crosshairs on Tel Aviv and Haifa and issues a dire warning. And what is Israel’s “Octopus Strategy?” Learn more about your ad...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck and top Israeli archaeologist and tour guide Danny "The Digger" Herman explore Ketef Hinnom in Jerusalem, the site of one of Israel’s most important archaeological discoveries, the SILVER SCROLLS. This stunning artifact bears the oldest surviving Biblical text ever discovered; predating the Dead Sea Scrolls by roughly 600 years. Today on the Watc...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck zeroes in on Vladimir Putin’s health. A report citing U.S. intelligence officials claims the Russian leader underwent treatment for advanced cancer in April after evading an assassination plot in March. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine marks its 100th day, could Putin be on the ropes? And what would that mean for Russia and the world—including...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the major IDF drill in Cyprus simulating a military ground offensive deep inside Lebanon for a potential war against the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group. Hundreds of soldiers and reservists from units across various military corps will take part in this joint drill. Plus, just how close is Iran from having a nuclear weapon? Why U.N...

Israel braces for Tehran’s retaliation to assassination of senior IRGC officer. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck analyzes the report urging Israelis in Turkey to lower their profile over the coming days. The direct telephoned ALERT to 100 Israeli citizens coming after the National Security Council published a dire travel advisory. Plus, Iran moving to target U.S. forces in the r...

URGENT: Palestinian terror groups said to be readying rocket launchers to fire at Israel. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the soaring tensions ahead of Sunday’s Jerusalem Day Flag March. Israel adamant the parade will proceed as planned as terror groups WARN there will be SEVERE consequences for passing through the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City as scheduled...

At this moment, Israeli officials are DEMANDING answers from their American counterparts. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the fallout following an unnamed U.S. intelligence official disclosing sensitive information to the New York Times regarding the killing of Colonel Hassan Sayyad Khodaei. Right now, there are growing concerns that the report might lead to a spike...

The Shin Bet security agency and Israel Police uncover an active Hamas terror cell in East Jerusalem. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the exposed Hamas plot to carry out attacks against Israelis in Jerusalem and assassinate MK Itamar Ben-Gvir. Plus, disturbing details unearthed in the wake of the death of an top Iranian Revolutionary Guards colonel who was assassina...

A senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps terror planner gunned down in the heart of Tehran. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the new threats by Iran to avenge the death over the weekend of Revolutionary Guards Colonel Hassan Sayad Khodai, who was a central figure in planning attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets worldwide. Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi today...

BREAKING: Tehran and Hezbollah endangering civilians at Damascus airport. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the report that deceased Iranian terror master Qassem Soleimani’s son-in-law is smuggling advanced weaponry to the terror group Hezbollah using passenger flights. Plus, a sinister Iranian regime plot to lure Israelis abroad and kidnap them foiled. Learn more abo...

A POWERFUL move of God brews as adversaries close in. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck gives you a unique look into an upcoming gathering in Israel’s capital city to pray for the peace of Jerusalem amid looming terror threats. A unifying event aimed at strengthening relations across the globe and to follow the command given in the scriptures of Isaiah to “NEVER hold your peace!”...

BREAKING: Russian forces allegedly open fire at Israel's jets in Syria. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the major military move that could potentially mark a shift in Moscow ties with Israel while echoing the unsettling words of the prophet Ezekiel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UPDATE: Israel intelligence firm reveals COMPLETE DESTRUCTION of an underground facility strike in Syria. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck analyzes the stunning satellite images showing the aftermath of alleged Israeli airstrikes in the northwestern Masyaf region of Syria. The area is thought to be used as a base for Iranian forces and pro-Iranian militias. Plus, Plus, is the lo...

An Iranian plot to kill a U.S. general amid nuclear negotiations? On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the broad implications of a disturbing report. New information reveals that Israel’s Mossad nabbed an Iranian operative—on Iranian soil--and got him to spill the beans on a scheme to take out an Israeli diplomat in Turkey, a journalist in France and a senior U.S. genera...

Bullet that killed Al Jazeera journalist becomes center of contention. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck analyzes the growing controversy surrounding the fatal shooting of Shireen Abu Akleh, which occurred on Wednesday as Israeli soldiers battled Palestinian terrorists in the city of Jenin. Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas is already blaming Israel for Akleh’s death...

Israel Defense Forces have dubbed it “Chariots of Fire”. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down one of the largest and most extensive drills conducted by Israel since its establishment. Amid a string of deadly terrorist attacks in Israel, thousands of IDF soldiers and reservists will take part in a month long training exercise designed to simulate a multifront and multidim...

BREAKING: Regional intelligence and defense sources raising alarms on multiple fronts. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck analyzes the withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria to reinvigorate its military in Ukraine. Will Iranian and Hezbollah troops fill the void in a move that could spell big TROUBLE for Israel? Plus, tensions boil over as reports suggest Israel is prepping to ca...

Hamas on thin ice? On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the reports of Israeli officials putting Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on notice following a series of recent terror attacks, including last night’s murder of three Israelis. The message was simple: Israel will respond accordingly and possibly eliminate Sinwar, who has continuously incited terror, if the bloodshed conti...

Russia rolls out the red carpet for Israel’s mortal enemy. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the Kremlin’s move to meet with senior Hamas officials in Moscow to discuss the tensions on the Temple Mount amid the ongoing rift between Russia and Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices