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 Administration. Israel’s former U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon joins us with key insight into the controversy unfolding on the world stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Iran’s suspicions are true, how will the increasingly nuclear capable country respond? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, but does this event mark a turning point in relations between the Kremlin and Israel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 cooperation between Israel and neighboring Arab states against Iran, but it's still not clear which countries will be on board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 capital of Damascus. Plus, Ukraine presses to buy Israel’s Iron Dome rocket interception system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Watchman Newscast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the Middle East? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. watchdogs and analysts are sounding the alarm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 region with rockets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in Iranian attacks against Israeli targets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 assassinated over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 raised the spectre of a “blood revenge,” leaving Israel on high alert as a result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 looming expansion of NATO to include Finland and Sweden increasing the Russia nuclear threat to the West? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. general in Germany. Could this development torpedo Iran nuclear negotiations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 yet also rejecting Israeli calls for a joint investigation and refusing to hand over the bullet that killed her for further examination. Abbas is instead vowing to take the matter to the International Criminal Court because he says Israel “cannot go unpunished.” Let your comments be known in the space below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 multidimensional war against enemies in the air, at sea, on land and on the cyber front. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 carry out targeted attacks on Hamas leaders as terror wave continues. Hamas now declaring that the killing of any terror group’s leaders would trigger an “unprecedented response.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 continues. All eyes are now on Gaza: will a new Israeli operation soon take place? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Russia doubles down on their accusations against Israel. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck covers the deepening dispute between two countries sparked after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov suggested Adolf Hitler was part Jewish. Will Israel shift its role in the Russian invasion from mediator to more of a strategic supporter of Ukraine? Will the rising tensions place Putin’s crosshairs on Israel? Are the prophecies of the war of Gog and Magog beginning to take shape as a last day’s confederation against Israel appears to be assembling? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel DEMANDS an apology! On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck unpacks anti-Semitic statements by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that have sparked a diplomatic uproar. Are Israel and Russia headed toward a MAJOR collision course as possibly described by the prophet Ezekiel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could this archaeological discovery solve the ongoing Temple Mount dispute? On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by Ze'ev Orenstein of the City of David to discuss why an ancient Jerusalem road proves Israel’s claim amid continuing violent clashes on top of the Temple Mount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Serious and credible” looming threats from Iran. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is on location in Jerusalem analyzing the stunning revelation of Iran’s reported plans to assassinate former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo amid ongoing efforts from the Biden administration to cut a nuclear deal. The U.S. State Department revealing over $2 million per month has been spent to provide 24-hour security for Pompeo regarding the Iranian threats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An emboldened Iran and the hair-raising remarks from the Kremlin. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is on location in Abu Dhabi reporting on the Israeli and Emirati posture against a reckless Iran careening toward a nuclear confrontation amid stalled negotiations. Plus, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warns about a “serious” risk of nuclear war. The volatile union of the Iranian regime with a hostile Russia and the grave implications to Israel, the Middle East and countries abroad on today’s Watchman Newscast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nefarious Iranian influence EXPOSED! On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is on location in Bahrain breaking down the growing force UNITING Israel to Arab nations. How the Abraham Accords nations are countering the growing threat of Iran. Watch now on the Watchman Newscast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sinister plot behind Temple Mount riots revealed? On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck focuses on Iran and its proxies’ attempts to derail the Abraham Accords. Is Hamas using violence and terror at the heart of Jerusalem to rally the Muslim world against Israel? Will similar false narratives attempting to portray Israel as desecrating the mosque and attacking Muslim worshippers develop in the following days? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel and Gaza trade fire as tensions mount. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck is on location in Israel to break down the violence along the Gaza front. Sirens blaring as Palestinian terrorists fired multiple rockets and Israeli warplanes retaliated amid clashes erupting again at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Custody of Jerusalem church a MAJOR priority for Putin? On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Russia’s Israel agenda and Putin’s BIG demand from Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Plus, a Pastor fighting on the frontlines in Ukraine and sharing the Gospel with his fellow soldiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tensions rise between Israel and Russia. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck unpacks the prophetic implications of Putin’s move to condemn Israeli actions over clashes on the Temple Mount. Are future events described by the prophet Ezekiel behind to take shape? Plus, Israel strikes Hamas targets in Gaza in response to rocket fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

URGENT WARNING: ISIS calls on supporters in Israel to launch new attacks. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the terror threats from ISIS and a dire warning from Iran targeting “THE HEART” of Israel if the Jewish State makes the “slightest move”. Watch now on the Watchman Newscast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several explosions heard near the Syrian capital. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck covers the second Israeli airstrike to hit Syria in the past week alone under Russia's watchful eye. Will there be an escalation with Putin? Plus, major clashes on the Temple Mount, following a week of provocations by Hamas. Will Jerusalem be the flashpoint for a new round of hostilities? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BREAKING developments from Jerusalem’sTemple Mount. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck reports on the terror group Hamas vowing to stop Jewish activity atop the Temple Mount. Following a meeting with other terror groups in Gaza on Wednesday, Hamas commanded Palestinians to “go out in the hundreds of thousands” to the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. Meanwhile, with Israel carrying out arrest raids as the effort to suppress an ongoing terror wave continues. Will tensions boil over as Ramadan, Passover and Easter begin to overlap? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the major outstanding issue remaining in the talks over a new Iranian nuclear deal. Why the IRGC terror delisting has deep consequences for Israel and the rest of the world. Plus, an all out manhunt underway in New York following a Brooklyn subway shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outrage after Palestinians assault the ancient Biblical site of Joseph’s tomb for a second night in a row. How should Israel respond to an attack on a holy site? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down Thursday’s terror in Tel Aviv—the fourth deadly attack in the past two weeks alone. Israeli security services eliminated the terrorist after he went on a shooting spree that left three Israelis dead and several more wounded. But Palestinian terror groups like Hamas are praising the attack and calling for more. What can Israel do to stop the latest terror wave? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Iran-backed rocket strike on an American military base in eastern Syria. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck brings you the latest on a shelling attack by Iranian proxies Thursday that left two U.S. soldiers wounded. The incident follows a series of attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria in recent months. All of this amid reports of Iran-backed militias targeting an oil refinery in Erbil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran-backed Hezbollah poses a new challenge to Israel’s Air Force? On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck discusses the threat Israel faces amid reports of new capabilities displayed by Hezbollah that could restrict Israel’s freedom of movement in Lebanon. Plus, the United States and Israel perform their largest joint naval exercise in recent years, significantly increasing the Israeli navy’s operational range and abilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stunning discovery! On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down a profound archaeological finding that further proves the Bible’s authenticity; confirming the Israelites were literate when they entered the Holy Land. Why a 3,300 year-old piece of rock from Mount Ebal matters and why it has become the center of a heated debate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel blasted by the UN Human Rights Council. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the FOUR approved anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian resolutions, including a call for a limited arms embargo against the Jewish state and for Israel to withdraw from the strategic Golan Heights. For context, only one resolution each was passed against notorious human rights abusers like Russia, North Korea and Iran. Is the UN demand that Israel vacate the Golan a troubling sign of things to come? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down recent comments by a Russian Ambassador condemning Israeli airstrikes in Syria and accusing Israel of provoking Russia to respond. Are Israel and Russia headed for tense days ahead, as Moscow continues to align itself with Israel’s enemies, including the Iranian regime? Plus, Israel’s former Ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren, sits down with Erick to explain how weak American leadership is endangering the stability of the Middle East and the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A dire warning on the dawn of Ramadan. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck unpacks the serious threat from Hamas to meet “escalation with escalation” amid growing efforts by Israeli security forces to stem the rising tide of terrorist attacks. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett ordering Israelis with gun licenses to be on alert and carry arms as Operation “Wave Breaker” gets underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new possible motive unearthed from Iran’s attack on Erbil. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the developments placing Israel in the crosshairs of the Iranian regime and potentially Russia. Iraqi Kurdistan’s reported talks to supply natural gas to Turkey and Europe with the aid of Israel—and Israel’s own large natural gas supplies—could eventually become a point of MAJOR contention with Russia and Iran that echoes the words of Ezekiel the prophet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel on alert after another deadly ISIS-inspired terrorist attack. On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck breaks down the shooting rampage in Hadera that left two Israeli border police officers dead. The Islamic State terror group is claiming responsibility for the attack, just as top diplomats from four Arab nations and the U.S. are joining together in Israel for an historic summit to counter the threat from Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE Bible Prophecy Update on multiple fronts with Amir Tsarfati of Behold Israel. Are we on the dawn of the Gog and Magog war, as described in the Book of Ezekiel? Is a latter day confederation assembling against Israel? Plus, the possibility of an Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities and the prophetic destruction of the city of Damascus. And finally, the rise of the Antichrist. Are we on the brink of end time prophecy becoming fulfilled? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices