This episode of the ILTV News Podcast with Executive Editor Maayan Hoffman features Bishop Robert Stearns, founder of Eagles Wings and a leading voice in the Christian Zionist movement. Stearns reflects on the deepening relationship between Christians and Jews—especially since October 7—and the urgent need to nurture evangelical support for Israel in the next generation. He explains why Christian pastors, musicians, and influencers are critical to reshaping the narrative around Israel and combating rising antisemitism. Stearns also addresses common misconceptions about Israel, shares behind-the-scenes stories from his missions, and offers an impassioned message to Christians and Jews alike: “There are more for you than against you.”

Note: This episode was recorded before the Iran-Israel war.

In today’s episode of ILTV’s Daily News: Eight people are injured in a suspected car-ramming attack at a bus station. Meanwhile, a source tells Axios that Hamas is “wasting time” with its unacceptable response to the current ceasefire and hostage deal proposal. Nonetheless, high-level deliberations are underway in hopes of reaching a deal that could pause the war for at least 60 days.

On today’s episode of ILTV’s Daily News: Defense Minister Israel Katz warns that Israel may resume its campaign against Iran, signaling growing tensions in the region. Meanwhile, hopes are rising for a potential hostage deal as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff travels to Rome for renewed negotiations. And in a surprise diplomatic move, the United States announces its decision to withdraw from UNESCO.

In this episode of the ILTV News Podcast, host Maayan Hoffman speaks with evangelical leader Laurie Cardoza-Moore, president of Proclaiming Justice to the Nations. Cardoza-Moore warns that Christians who do not support Israel risk divine judgment—and that America’s education system is fueling antisemitism from the ground up. She calls out media figures like Tucker Carlson and countries like Qatar for pushing anti-Israel narratives into U.S. classrooms. From textbook reform to spiritual mandates, this  interview explores what’s at stake for Israel, America, and the future of Christian Zionism.

In today’s episode of ILTV’s Daily News: Two Israeli soldiers are killed as the IDF steps up its offensive in Gaza, targeting Hamas strongholds believed to be holding hostages. Meanwhile, early morning sirens wake residents in Tel Aviv and surrounding areas after a ballistic missile is launched from Yemen by the Houthis—intercepted successfully by Israeli defenses. And in a rare admission, Iran confirms that its nuclear facilities suffered severe damage during the recent 12-day war with Israel and U.S. airstrikes.

In today’s episode of ILTV’s Daily News: Israel’s military reportedly prepares a full-scale Gaza offensive if ceasefire talks fall through, while attempting to counter accusations over aid-site violence. Meanwhile, a bombshell Axios report reveals frustration inside the Trump administration, with officials accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of undermining U.S. diplomacy in the region. And in Syria, a fragile ceasefire in the Sweida province appears to be holding—though the IDF remains on high alert in the Golan Heights.

Israeli doctors have successfully implanted a fully artificial heart. On this episode of the ILTV News Podcast, one of the men behind the milestone joins ILTV’s Maayan Hoffman to explain how. Dr. Rabea Asleh, director of the Heart Failure Unit and Cardiovascular Research Center at Hadassah University Medical Center, helped lead the historic procedure. Asleh explains how this life-saving technology works, why it was chosen, and what it means for the future of cardiology in Israel and around the world.

Note: This podcast was recorded before the Iran-Israel war.

On today’s episode of ILTV Daily News: It’s Day 650 of the war in Gaza, and we bring you an exclusive report from inside the Strip. In Syria, government forces are pulling back from Druze areas following Israeli bombardments. And Iran’s Supreme Leader is issuing new threats against both Israel and the United States.

In today's episode of ILTV's Daily News: IDF strikes in Syria to defend the Druze and hits Hezbollah in Lebanon; Israeli government on the verge of collapse over controversial draft bill for ultra-Orthodox conscripts; and the IDF ramps up pressure on Hamas as hostage talks make little progress.

What does Armenia really think about Iran, Israel, and the future of the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem? In this episode of the ILTV News Podcast, Executive Editor Maayan Hoffman sits down with Armenian Ambassador to Israel, Arman Akopian, for a conversation on diplomacy, history, and geopolitical tension. The ambassador opens up about Armenia's long-standing relationship with Iran, its neutral stance in the recent Israel-Iran war, and his concern over the lack of an Israeli embassy in Yerevan. He speaks about the sensitive issue of Israel’s failure to recognize the Armenian Genocide, the future of the Christian community in the Middle East, and what makes Armenian-Israeli relations both promising and complicated. Akopian also shares little-known facts about Armenia’s Jewish community and encourages Israelis to visit his country.