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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Israeli Communities Near Gaza Standing Strong Against Hamas Terror

Watch episode 121 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck visits Nirim, Israel to learn about the devastating effect of Hamas terror against the Israeli communities close to the Gaza border and how the people of Israel are standing strong, despite a steady barrage of rockets, terror tunnels, and arson attacks.
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The Ancient Ruins of Beit She’an and Israel’s History

Watch episode 120 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck tours the ancient ruins of Beit She’an to hear about the city’s pivotal role in Israel’s history, stretching through both the Old and New Testaments in a still unfolding story of tragedy, triumph, and restoration.
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Hezbollah Threat @ Israel/Lebanon Border Pt2 + Lone Soldiers

Watch episode 119 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck is back on the Israel/Lebanon border with military and strategic analyst Elliot Chodoff for part two of a special two-part series on the growing Hezbollah threat. See what the world’s most dangerous terrorist organization is planning and how it could ignite a Middle East war. Plus, Israeli “lone soldiers” from around the world share their inspiring stories of sacrifice.
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Hezbollah Threat @ Israel/Lebanon Border Pt1 + Tim Tebow in Israel

Watch episode 118 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck is on the Israel/Lebanon border with military analyst Elliot Chodoff for Part 1 of a special two-part series on the growing Hezbollah threat. Plus, former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL star Tim Tebow joins the show from Jerusalem to talk about his first ever visit to Israel.
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A Biblical Journey Through Jerusalem’s Kidron Valley

Watch episode 117 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck is joined by top Israeli tour guide Jamie Elgrod as they explore Jerusalem’s renowned Kidron Valley and its rich Biblical history, including the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, and Zechariah’s Tomb.
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The Year in Review, 2018

Watch episode 116 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck is in Washington, D.C. to review the biggest Middle East events of 2018 and what’s ahead for Israel and the world in 2019.
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From Bethlehem, the True Story of the First Christmas

Watch episode 115 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck is in Bethlehem with Biblical historian Aaron Eime to visit the site of the first Christmas and to learn the true story of Jesus’ birth.
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Ancient Jerusalem Comes Alive at City of David Archaeological Dig

Watch episode 114 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck is joined in Jerusalem by CUFI founder and national chairman Pastor John Hagee as they visit an active archeological dig at the City of David—ancient Jerusalem—and walk the ancient Road of Pilgrimage used by Jesus and the disciples 2,000 years ago to ascend up to the Second Temple.
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On the Ground Coverage as Hamas Rockets Pound Southern Israel

Watch episode 113 of The Watchman:
Host Erick Stakelbeck is in southern Israel near the Gaza border to report on the deadly recent Hamas rocket barrage against Israeli cities. From a bombed out apartment building in Ashkelon to inside a bomb shelter in Sderot, get the on-the-ground, inside story of the Iran-backed Hamas terror onslaught against Israel and how the Israel Defense Forces are fighting back.