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!

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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.

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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.”

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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.

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“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.

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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!

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