The Watchman Newscast with Erick Stakelbeck

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the showdown between the U.S and Iran-backed forces in Syria over the past two days. After a deadly Iranian drone attack on an American base left a U.S. citizen dead and five U.S. soldiers wounded, the U.S. responded with airstrikes along the Syria/Iraq border that reportedly killed at least eight Iranians. Iran’s response? Activate i...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined in Jerusalem by the former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, who breaks down Israel’s historical claim to the Temple Mount and why the Biblical heartland of Judea and Samaria is so important for Jews and Christians. Plus, Friedman analyzes the future of the Iran nuclear deal and whether it’s now dead for good, as Iran strengthe...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Israel’s possible retaliation for an attempted terror attack thought to be carried out by a Hezbollah operative. How did the terrorist enter Israel from Lebanon last week and how will Israel respond? Plus, is Iran set to cut off arms to its Yemen proxy as it looks to finalize a deal with Saudi Arabia? Learn more about your ad choices....

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down China’s growing influence in the Middle East. From its growing alliance with Iran to brokering a diplomatic deal between the Iranian regime and Saudi Arabia, Beijing is making moves in the world’s most strategic region. Meanwhile. Chinese leader Xi Jingping is set to visit Moscow and meet with Vladimir Puitn next week as he proclaims...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a greater potential role for Russia in Syria. Bashar al-Assad met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday and requested more Russian troops and bases in Syria plus a permanent Russian presence in the country. How concerned should Israel be about the growing alliance between Russia and Syria at its doorstep, plus joint naval drills...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down major joint drills being held by the Israeli and U.S. Air Forces through March 24th in Nevada. The two allies will practice long distance bombing runs and mid-air refueling in what is undoubtedly a message to Iran. But will Israel ultimately be forced to act alone to stop Iran’s nuclear program? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by Amir Tsarfati of Behold Israel for an exclusive interview on the geopolitical and prophetic implications of the China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia. What does the restoration of ties between these two rivals mean for Israel, the U.S., and the world and what does it say about China’s growing influence? Plus, does the Bib...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a development that’s sending shockwaves throughout the Middle East: the restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia. What are the ramifications for Israel, the U.S. and the region? Plus, a top Israeli expert joins us to share why Israel is set to become a natural gas superpower and provide Europe a potential boost amid Russia te...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down reports that Israeli airstrikes early Tuesday morning crippled Syria’s Aleppo International Airport. Was Israel targeting Iranian weapons shipments coming through the airport? And how is Iran looking to take advantage of the horrific earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey last month? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down comments by the head of the UN’s atomic watchdog agency—following his meetings with Iranian officials--warning that strikes against nuclear facilities are “outlawed.” How did Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu respond to these remarks and how close is Israel to attacking Iran’s nuclear program, over the world’s objections? Find...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down reports that a European Union member may soon move its Embassy to Jerusalem and become the fifth nation to do so as well as the first-ever EU member to make the move. Plus, a top Israeli security experts joins us in Jerusalem and lays out three reasons why there is no Palestinian state and why that is unlikely to change anytime soon....

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Israel’s criticism of Brazil for allowing two Iranian warships to dock at the port of Rio De Janiero. Plus, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz calls on the Biden administration to sanction Brazil over the move. With Leftist governments rising throughout Latin America, will Iran establish a lasting presence in the Western hemisphere? Learn more abo...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the presence of two Iranian warships in the port of Rio de Janiero, Brazil, over U.S. objections. With Leftist governments rising throughout Latin America, will Iran establish a lasting presence in the Western hemisphere? And how concerned should the U.S. be about the growing alliance between Iran and Venezuela? Learn more about your...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down new threats by the Iranian regime against the U.S. and Israel. Over the weekend, a top Iranian general declared that the Iranian regime is still looking to assassinate former President Trump and other Trump administration officials for ordering the elimination of Iranian terror master Qassem Soleimani in January 2020. He made the rema...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck sits down with Israel’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Eli Cohen, for an exclusive interview. Cohen just returned from Ukraine, where he met with Ukranian president Volodomyr Zelensky. Are Israel and Ukraine now joining forces against Iran? Plus, what about Israel's relations with Russia, Turkey and the Arab world? Get the inside story from Israel's t...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down rising tensions between Israel and Palestinian terror groups, led by Hamas. Israeli fighter jets carried out airstrikes against Hamas targets overnight after rockets were launched against Israeli cities out of Gaza. The flare-up come on the heels of a major Israeli counter-terrorism raid in Nablus on Wednesday. Are Israel and Hamas he...

On today’s special edition of the Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck sits down with Amir Tsarfati of Behold Israel on the shores of the Sea of Galilee for a wide-ranging interview. Amir breaks down all of the latest Middle East and geopolitical news: from Iran’s dangerous moves and the disturbing ramifications of the Turkey earthquake, to the Left’s push to bring down Israeli PM Benjamin Net...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the growing Iranian drone threat and how it impacts Israel with former Israeli National Security Advisor, Major General Yaakov Amidror. What measures can Israel do to protect its borders from the looming threat posed by Iran? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck reports from Jerusalem on a stunning condemnation of Israel by Western nations, led by the United States. The Biden administration joined the UK, France, Germany and Italy today in condemning Israel for its announcement that it plans to build close to 10,000 new housing units in the Biblical heartland of Judea and Samaria, also known as the West...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down today’s deadly car ramming terror attack in Jerusalem which left a 6-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man dead. It comes just two weeks to the day after a shooting rampage by a Palestinian terrorist left seven people dead at a Jerusalem synagogue. With tensions running high in Israel’s capital, what comes next? Plus, Israel is warning I...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Israel’s looming dilemma in Syria. As Russia and Iran continue to forge ever-closer military ties, will Russia look to prevent Israel from operating against Iran in Syria? Plus, with Russia aligning with Israel’s greatest enemies, like the Iranian regime, Hezbollah and the Assad regime, will Israel support Ukraine more openly in respo...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck highlights Israel’s relief efforts inside Turkey in the wake of the horrific 7.8 magnitude earthquake that has caused widespread disaster in that country. Israeli aid workers are already on the ground in the epicenter of the quake zone—and the Jewish State has even offered to aid Syria, an enemy nation with which it has no diplomatic relations. L...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down plans by Russia and Iran to build an attack drone factory inside Russia. Iran has already supplied Russia with at least 2,000 drones for use in Ukraine. Now it will reportedly help Russian forces build some 6,000 more drones at the new factory over the next few years that can move faster and travel farther. Meanwhile, as Israeli Forei...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck travels to Jerusalem’s City of David with Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologist Yiftah Shalev for an up-close look at a recently excavated archaeological treasure. What exactly is this ancient cache that would have likely been worth more than gold some 2,600 years ago, during Israel’s First Temple period? And what kind of Biblical figures co...

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down three major developing Middle East stories: 1) Israel strikes Hamas targets overnight after a rocket is launched out of Gaza. Is another major Gaza war on the horizon? 2) U.S. Central Command announced that it recently intercepted a massive Iranian weapons shipment that was headed to Yemen and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. 3) Iran is...