The Watchman

CUFI’s The Watchman gives you the inside story on what’s happening in Israel and the Middle East.

The Watchman spotlights the rising security threats facing Israel and America by providing on-the-ground reporting from Israel and Washington, D.C. as well as expert commentary and interviews with top U.S. and Israeli officials.

The series visits Biblical and historical sites in the Middle East and explains their relevance today. These videos also highlight the many uplifting and miraculous stories unfolding across Israel each day and their affect on the world.

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Napoleon, Crusaders, Fascinating History of Akko, Ancient Israeli Port City

Watch episode 76 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck visits the ancient Israeli port city of Akko (Acre) to learn its amazing history, from the Old Testament period to the Crusaders to Napoleon’s infamous siege.
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Israeli Archaeologists Uncover Jerusalem Pilgrimage Road from Time of Jesus

Watch episode 75 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck is in Jerusalem to visit an active archaeological dig where the ancient Pilgrimage Road from the time of Jesus is being uncovered.
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How the Palestinian Authority Promotes Hatred and Violence Against Israel

Watch episode 74 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck is in Jerusalem to interview Itamar Marcus, Director of Palestinian Media Watch, about the Palestinian Authority’s campaign of incitement against Israel.
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The Ancient Ruins of Lachish, Site of Major Old Testament Battle

Watch episode 73 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck is in Israel to explore the ruins of the ancient city of Lachish, destroyed by the Assyrians during Old Testament times, while Jerusalem was miraculously spared. Plus, a fascinating visit to the Israel museum in Jerusalem.
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Iran Deal on the Ropes, Israel Gaining New Allies Worldwide

Watch episode 72 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck is in Jerusalem to interview Israeli Knesset member Michael Oren about the flawed Iran nuclear deal and Israel’s new alliances around the world.
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Israel’s Rebirth and the Christian Zionist Calling

Watch episode 71 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck is in London to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the legendary Balfour Declararion. Plus: the amazing and unlikely story of a group of 19th century American Christians who founded a colony in the Israeli port city of Jaffa.
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Hezbollah Rising, From Israeli/Lebanon Border

Watch episode 70 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck travels to the Israeli/Lebanon border with Middle East expert Avi Melamed for an up-close look at the threat posed to Israel and America by the Iran-backed terrorist militia Hezbollah.
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Ambassador David Friedman on Growing Strength of U.S./Israel Alliance

Watch episode 69 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck sits down with the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, at his residence in Herziliya to discuss strengthening U.S./Israel relations, Jerusalem, Iran and more. Plus, the harrowing story of the forgotten Jewish refugees of the Middle East is recounted.
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From Jerusalem With Governor Mike Huckabee

Watch episode 68 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck is joined in Jerusalem by former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to discuss why Israel should matter to every Christian. Plus: the Vicar of Baghdad shares his firsthand account of Christian persecution in the Middle East.