The Watchman Newscast with Erick Stakelbeck

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the implications of ongoing demonstrations in Israel over judicial overhaul legislation being advanced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. The first in a series of planned bills passed today as large protests and counter-protests continue. The internal chaos comes as Israelis prepare to mark the darkest day on their cal...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by Hoover Institution Senior Fellow and renowned historian Victor Davis Hanson, who breaks down The Great Reset and the goal of global elites to erase national sovereignty and borders. What is the background of this sinister movement and what does it mean for your future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the looming threat of war to Israel’s north. Hezbollah leader Sheikh Hassan Nastallah is threatening to attack if Israel attempts to disband an outpost that the terror group has set up on Israeli territory. Nasrallah’s threats come on the heels of several recent volatile incidents on the Israel/Lebanon border in which Hezbollah seems...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down major joint military exercises being held this week between the United States and Israel. In a clear message to Iran, the exercises will focus on striking long-range targets as well as mid-air refueling. While the U.S. and Israeli militaries are cooperating closely, President Biden slammed Israel’s government yet again in comments ove...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by Danny “The Digger” Herman at Tel Dan in northern Israel to break down two of the most important archaeological discoveries in Israel’s history. We get an up close look at a place of great Biblical significance: the oldest man-made archway in human history, known as “Abraham’s Gate.” Plus, we learn of rock-solid proof for the existenc...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down four major, breaking Middle East stories. First, a rocket fired into Israel from southern Lebanon—Hezbollah’s power base--and Israel’s response. Second, Israeli airstrikes targeting advanced Iranian weapons near Damascus. Third, Russian fighter jets harassing U.S. drones over Syria and fourth, Russia and Syria’s air forces conducting...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Israel’s launch of a major military operation to root out Iran-backed terrorists in Jenin. The Israeli military moved into the northern West Bank city by land and air early this morning to put an end to a terror wave that has targeted Israeli communities in the Biblical heartland. How long will the operation last and how will Iran and...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a daring Israeli Mossad operation on Iranian soil. The legendary spy agency helped thwart an Iranian terror plot against Israelis in Cyprus. But that was only the beginning: the Mossad then apprehended the Iranian terror operative and interrogated him on Iranian soil. Watch now to learn more about this stunning development! Learn more...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Ukraine’s harsh criticism of Israel and its accusation that Jerusalem is taking a “pro-Russia” position. Ukraine’s embassy in Israel made the accusation on Sunday and slammed Israel for what it called “verbal demagoguery.” The reason? Israel refuses to supply Ukraine with military aid, a move which would potentially provoke conflict b...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a potentially game-changing Israeli drone strike. The incident occurred on Wednesday when an Israeli drone eliminated a three-man terrorist cell near Jenin. It was the first time in 17 years that Israeli carried out a lethal airstrike in the West Bank—known in the Bible as Judea and Samaria. Did Israel just put Iran’s proxies on notic...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a deadly terror attack in the Israeli community of Eli. Four Israelis were murdered today by a pair of Hamas gunmen, as Hamas and Palestinian Jihad leaders meet in Tehran with Iranian leaders. How will Israel respond to this latest horrific attack and will Iran be held accountable for its continued support for terror? Learn more about...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Staklebeck breaks down Iran’s plan to open a new front in its Ring of Fire surrounding Israel. With a major clash today between Israel and Iran-backed Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in Jenin, and terror leaders convening this week in Tehran, does the Iranian regime have its sights set on the West Bank—known in the Bible as Judea and Samaria? Learn mor...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck beaks down growing tensions between the U.S. and Russia in the Middle East. As the U.S. sends a squadron of F-22 fighter jets to the region to deter Russia, could things spiral out of control? Plus, Israeli leaders are expressing growing alarm over Russia’s military alliance with Iran. Is this a prelude to a coming prophetic showdown? Learn more...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a proposal by an Israeli lawmaker that would see Jerusalem’s Temple Mount divided between Muslims and Jews. The suggested plan would end the so-called “status quo” at the holy site and grant Jews permission to pray there. Hamas reacted to the proposal with threats of war. Will this lawmaker’s plan gather steam and could it hasten talk...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down news that the Biden administration is rejoining UNESCO, the UN’s rabidly anti-Israel cultural arm, six years after then-President Trump withdrew the U.S from it. At the same time, the Iranian regime confirmed today that it is once again engaged in indirect nuclear talks with the U.S. over the Iranian nuclear program. Why now and why a...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi’s upcoming tour of Latin America. As Raisi meets with the leaders of Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela, how concerned should the U.S. be that an anti-American coalition is forming at its doorstep? Plus, bestselling author Joel Rosenberg joins Erick from Jerusalem to share why he’s so concerned about America...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a possible looming peace deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia. With the Biden administration now actively pushing to negotiate such an agreement and expand the Abraham Accords, what are the ramifications for the Iranian axis? And why has Saudi Arabia been drifting closer to Iran in recent months? Plus, after much hype, Iran unveils wh...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz between Western powers and Iran. The U.S. and British navies intervened as three Iranian attack boats surrounded a merchant vessel on Sunday. What was the outcome and is this showdown another sign of Iran’s growing boldness? Plus, will Israelis be able to put aside their growing internal differe...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck’s breaks down reports that Israel struck a Hezbollah training base near Damascus that was plotting attacks against Israel and U.S. forces. News of the reported strike comes as Israel’s security cabinet plans to convene on Sunday to discuss the growing threat of a multi-front war against Iran and its terror proxies. Will an Israeli strike on Iran’...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down remarks by Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant that an Israeli strike against Iran may be imminent due to “intensifying” threats from Iran and its proxies. How long can Israel wait before acting and will it act alone? Plus, the Biden White House reportedly wants to revive nuclear talks with Iran. Is the U.S. operating from a positio...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a major Israeli military drill that has the Israel Defense Forces simulating a multi-front war against Iran’s Ring of Fire. Could a Israeli strike in Iran’s nuclear facilities be the trigger? Plus, Iranian forces and the Taliban engage in a deadly border skirmish. Why are these two jihadist forces turning their guns on each other? Lea...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by Danny “The Digger” Herman at Jerusalem’s ancient Tower of David, where they explore the very site where the trial of Jesus may have been held—and where major historical events have unfolded for nearly 3,000 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the secret Iranian underground nuclear sites that may even be unreachable for bunker busting bombs. Does this speed up the timetable for an Israeli attack against Iran’s nuclear facilities? Plus, Israel’s Defense Minister says the Jewish State has doubled its attacks against Iranian forces in Syria over the last few months. Is a major...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down new threats from Iran‘s Islamic Revolutionary Guards to deal a “final blow” against U.S. forces in the Middle East and expel them from the region for good. Meanwhile, Iran’s terror proxy, Hezbollah, held major military drills on Sunday at Israel’s northern doorstep. Is a great Northern War on the horizon between Israel and Iran-backed...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by the Kwak brothers to break down why the year 2030 is so pivotal for the Great Reset agenda—and how the push for global government and a digital currency is growing at an alarming rate. Does this sinister movement have prophetic implications? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices