The Watchman Newscast with Erick Stakelbeck

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck visits Erbil, capital of Iraqi Kurdistan and one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Dalton Thomas of Frontier Alliance International takes Erick to Erbil’s ancient Citadel and shares the fascinating Biblical history of the Kurdish people and why the Kurds still have a role to play in the days to come. Learn more about your ad ch...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down news of another round of airstrikes against Iran-backed militias along the Syria/Iraq border. Was Israel targeting Iranian weapons shipments? Plus, Russia reportedly wants a trilateral meeting with Israel and the U.S over Syria. What is Russia's angle here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's first ever address to the UN General Assembly. Bennett said that Iran has now "crossed all red lines" with its nuclear program and strongly hinted that Israel will act alone, if needed, to stop Iran's nuclear weapons program. Plus, Israeli authorities broke up a major Hamas terror cell over the...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by bestselling author Joel Rosenberg, who discusses his new book, "Enemies and Allies" and the possibility that Saudi Arabia could eventually join the Abraham Accords peace agreement with Israel, as both nations contend with the growing Iran threat. How would an historic Israeli/Suadi peace deal impact the region and the world? Learn mo...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the Democrats blockage of $1 billion in funding for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system. Democrat leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives caved to pressure from the increasingly influential radical Left-wing faction of their party--led by AOC and "The Squad"--and dropped the Iron Dome support. It looks like the funding will...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down news that nuclear talks between the Iranian regime and world powers--led by the U.S.--will resume once again in the coming weeks. Is the Biden White House set to abandon sanctions and--in the process-- America's leverage over Iran? And what are the three main reasons that Iran should never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons? Learn...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the new AUKUS defense pact between the U.S., UK and Australia. How does this alliance counter the China threat in the Pacific region and why has it made France furious? Plus, Erick interviews former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the unique threat that China's communist regime poses to the U.S. and the world. Learn more about yo...

In a move that would have major implications for the middle east, Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering buying Israel missile defense systems. According to the online magazine Breaking Defense, the Saudis are interested in Israel's iron dome system which focuses on intercepting short-range rockets as well as the Barak ER system, which intercepts Cruise missiles. The news comes as Saudi Arabia fac...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Iran and Hezbollah’s efforts to win “hearts and minds” in Lebanon by providing the beleaguered nation with fuel. The first shipment of Iranian diesel fuel arrived in Lebanon today and will be distributed by Hezbollah—in violation of U.S. sanctions. Will this move allow Iran and Hezbollah to exert even greater influence over Israel’s n...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a mysterious airstrike that targeted Iran-backed Shia militias along the Syria/Iraq border on Tuesday. The U.S. is denying any involvement and Israel had no comment. But did Israel take action here to once again push back Iran and it’s proxies in Syria? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down two pivotal meetings this week between world leaders and their implications for the Middle East. Russian president Vladimir Putin hosted Syria's Bashar Al-Assad in Moscow yesterday, where the two hailed Assad's victory in the Syrian civil war and took shots at the U.S. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime MInister Naftali Bennett met with Egyptian president Abdel Al-Sisi in S...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down this weekend's revelation by Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz that Iran is using a base to train terrorist groups on how to use attack drones. Gantz said the terrorists hail from Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq and are undoubtedly members of Iranian proxy groups. Iran is also exporting its drone know-how to Hamas and Palestinian Is...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down this week's major prison break in Israel, as six hardened terrorists escaped and are on the loose. Five of the terrorists hail from the Iran-backed terror group, Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Now riots in support of the escapees are increasing as Israel hunts them down before they can strike again. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Afghanistan’s new Taliban-led government—which is led by an assortment of notorious radical Islamists. That includes Sirajhuddin Haqqani—leader of the vicious Haqqani network. The Taliban named him Interior Minister, despite the fact that he is on the FBI’s Most Wanted list and the U.S. has a $10 million bounty on his head. Among the...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck interviews Todd Nettleton of The Voice of the Martyrs above the plight of Afghanistan's Christian minority living under Taliban rule--and how these courageous followers of Jesus are persevering against all odds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down last night’s Israeli airstrike on an Iranian-backed weapons factory near the Syrian capital, Damascus. Syria responded with surface-to-air missiles, one of which exploded off Israel’s Mediterranean coast, near Tel Aviv. Could prophetic events foretold in the Book of Isaiah soon unfold? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by the City of David's Ze'ev Orenstein to break down an incredible new archaeological discovery at the City of David--Ancient Jerusalem--from the First Temple Period, over 2,500 years ago. The unique artifact, called "The Weight of the Cheater" by some, shows how men struggled with some of the same failings and temptations in Bible time...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down what comes next now that all U.S. forces have withdrawn from Afghanistan. Will the Iranian regime--emboldened by America's Afghanistan debacle--attempt to drive U.S. forces out of Iraq and Syria as well? Erick looks back at his trip to Iraqi Kurdistan and his interview with a top Kurdish general near the Iranian to assess the next thr...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down efforts by terrorist groups like ISIS to attack U.S. forces leaving Afghanistan--including a rocket attack against Kabul airport today. Plus, retired Lt. General Jerry Boykin joins us to talk about the global ramifications of the disastrous U.S. withdrawal and how America's enemies have become emboldened. Learn more about your ad choi...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the aftermath of Thursday's deadly ISIS terrorist attack outside Kabul airport--including the revelation that the Biden administration has shared intelligence and the identities of U.S. citizens and Afghan allies with the Taliban. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met today with President Biden at the White House, with Iran...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down comments today by Israel's Defense Minister, Benny Gantz, warning that Iran is just two months from having the materials needed to build a nuclear weapon. Gantz also said that Israel is prepared to act alone to stop a nuclear Iran if the world refuses to act. Plus, learn why America's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan has embolde...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the latest on the disastrous situation in Afghanistan plus its repercussions: including a collapse in America's reputation and standing in the world. On cue, three of America's main adversaries--Iran, China and Russia--have announced that they will soon conduct a joint military drill on the Persian Gulf. Meanwhile, Israel conducted ai...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the possibility that Israel and Hamas may also be headed towards another war in the not-so-distant future, thanks to escalating Hamas provocations these past few days. Plus, is the situation in Afghanistan about to grow even worse, as Taliban, ISIS and Al Qaeda terrorists roam the streets of Kabul hunting for U.S. citizens? Learn more...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by Reza Safa, Director of TBN Nejat, to get the inside, on-the-ground story on the dire situation faced by Afghanistan’s Christians right now. The Taliban has taken advantage of the disastrous U.S. withdrawal to threaten the country’s Christian minority. What impact will weak U.S leadership have on Christians in the Muslim world and wil...

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down comments from Hezbollah leader Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah this week in which he gloated over the chaotic American withdrawal from Afghanistan and warned Israel that it can no longer rely on U.S. support. With America's leaders showing weakness on the world stage, will Israel's enemies, like Hezbollah and its Iranian master, be emboldened...