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As Israeli forces push ahead into the Hamas stronghold of Gaza City, the Israeli Defense Minister says “the entire city is one big terror base,” – but despite the threats, Prime Minister Netanyahu calls the operation a phenomenal success, while President Biden asks Netanyahu for a three-day pause so hostages can be released; CBN’s Chris Mitchell talks about what Israeli forces are facing in Gaza City, how Hamas uses civilians as shields, and more; Israeli hunts for Yahya Sinwar, the man who orchestrated the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel, who is number one on Israel’s most wanted terrorist list; CBN’s George Thomas talks about where Sinwar might be located, and the Israeli efforts to demolish the Hamas network of tunnels; our Studio 5 conversation with author Andrew Lawler about his new book, “Under Jerusalem,” and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.

CBN NewsWatch AM: November 7, 2023

Israeli forces encircle Gaza City, ahead of an expected push into the Hamas stronghold, as Israeli leaders reject calls for a ceasefire as long as Hamas holds hostages, saying it would only strengthen the terrorist group, and as antisemitism intensifies worldwide, the Israeli government tells its citizens not to travel if it isn’t necessary, and not to openly identify themselves as Jewish or Israeli; CBN’s George Thomas talks from Jerusalem about why now is the most critical moment in Israel’s military operation, the future of Gaza after the war, and more; Israel is expanding its operation on the northern border ahead of a possible conflict with Hezbollah, and how Israelis in the region are preparing; families and friends of the Hamas hostages are pushing to see them set free, and Rachel Goldberg, whose only son Hersh Goldberg-Polin is among those being held captive, tells CBN News what happened during the Hamas attack when he was captured; and “The Chosen,” the TV series about the life of Jesus, once again makes history.

Nearly one week after the ground campaign began, Israeli forces have encircled Gaza City. Capitol Hill support for Israel has caused a divide within the Democratic party. In recent years, Israel has made historic progress with its Arab neighbors. Since the war broke out, concern is growing that the Abraham Accords could be derailed. In the wake of the October 7th attacks, hundreds of thousands of Israeli citizens are displaced from their communities.

CBN NewsWatch AM: November 2, 2023

CBN NewsWatch AM: November 1, 2023

As Israel steps up its ground attacks in Gaza, Prime Minister Netanyahu warns of a “long and difficult” war, and Jews are threatened in Russia, Iran says Israel has “crossed the red lines,” and Turkey’s President Recep Erdogan calls Israel a war criminal and raises the possibility of sending troops to Gaza; CBN Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell talks from Jerusalem about Israel’s growing invasion, the threats from Iran and Turkey, and how Israel is dealing with the hostage situation; how Hamas is using a location under the largest hospital in Gaza as its main base of operations; with up to 600 American citizens trapped in Gaza, CBN News has a look at one Palestinian-American family still there, and the obstacles they face in getting out.

The manhunt continuing for the suspect in the Lewiston, Maine, mass shootings. U.s. Fighter jets launched airstrikes early today against two locations in eastern Syria. Israel is also keeping up its military actions against Hamas in Gaza. Israeli troops are gathered in southern Israel, waiting for the green light to go into Gaza. One quick-thinking IDF soldier made the ultimate sacrifice in the face of overwhelming numbers.

Massive manhunt underway after two mass shooting attacks in restaurant and bowling alley in Lewistown, Maine leave 18 dead and 13 injured; Israel says ground invasion of Gaza on hold for now, as Prime Minister Netanyahu says the War Cabinet will decide when to move in, The Wall Street Journal reports up to 500 Hamas terrorists trained in Iran before the October 7th attacks, and the Israeli Defense Forces continue their attacks on Gaza ahead of the invasion; CBNs Chris Mitchell talks about how I

The Jewish state - facing both military attacks & political criticism: Hamas rains down rockets on Tel Aviv and other cities, and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres accuses Israel of “56 years of suffocating occupation,” leading the Israeli Representative to the UN to call for his resignation; CBN’s George Thomas describes the horrifying videos of the deadly October 7th Hamas attacks on Israeli civilians shown by the Israel Defense Force to the media; CBN talks to a volunteer who helped care for the remains of those brutally murdered by Hamas on that day; Senator James Lankford tells CBN News the US needs to not only help Israel, but also target Iran, which is behind the attacks on the Jewish state; and how Americans are stepping up to help Israelis by sending supplies to those who need them most.

As Israel escalates its attacks on Gaza, reports say the Biden Administration is urging Israel to hold off on a ground invasion, to gain more time for hostage negotiations and aid for Gaza; Chris Mitchell talks about ground invasion delay, what’s behind Hamas’s hostage releases, and Israel releasing raw video of the Hamas attacks on civilians on October 7th; Glenn Plummer, the Bishop of Israel for the Church of God in Christ, gives an encouraging word for Israel’s future in this difficult time, and explains why supporters of Israel should not be silent; and how antisemitism and anti-Israel views are showing up in US politics, including among some on the Right.

As the fighting in the Middle East escalates, the growing concerns of a second front for Israel against Hezbollah in the north along the border with Lebanon – which could represent Israel’s greatest challenge – and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues a warning to Hezbollah not to intervene; CBN’s Chris Mitchell talks about the possible widening of the war, Hezbollah’s plans for an attack like Hamas’s on October 7th, Iran’s involvement in those terrorist attacks, and why some in the

President Biden giving a rare primetime address Thursday calling on Congress to pass an urgent budget request for military aid to both Ukraine and Israel. \"Crush and Conquer.\" That\'s the stated goal for a ground invasion of the Gaza strip and one Israeli Minister says the IDF has the green light. President Biden praised the courage of the Israeli people in the aftermath of the Hamas attack. Israeli hospitals are preparing for an influx of casualties once greater military action begins in Gaza and possibly near the Lebanon border. A Georgia Pastor who was in Israel when the war broke out is thanking god for what he calls the miraculous rescue of him and 30 other people.

In addition to the concerns that Hamas will end up with US aid money meant for Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank, Israel criticizes the media for amplifying Hamas lies about the missile that hit near a hospital in Gaza came from Israel, when the evidence shows it did not; CBN’s Chris Mitchell talks about the mixed Israeli reaction to President Biden’s visit- while they appreciate the military aid, some worry the US is tying Israel’s hands and blocking its way to a clear victory against Hamas; the backlash against growing antisemitism on US college campuses; how the war in Israel is dividing Republican Presidential candidates; and CBN’s Global Lane talks to Ryan Brown of Open Doors US talks to CBN’s The Global Lane about the plight of Palestinian Christians in Gaza, and why they may not be able to flee to the US.

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CBN NewsWatch AM: October 18, 2023

CBN NewsWatch AM: October 17, 2023

CBN cameras were on the scene in the Israeli border town of Sderot when a rocket attack suddenly struck, during a visit by a group of international ambassadors who were in the town on a fact-finding tour- the Israeli/Hamas fighting taking place amid concerns of a wider war on the northern border with Hezbollah and Iran; CBN’s Chris Mitchell talks about the rocket attack in Sderot, Israel’s attacks on Gaza, the possibility of a wider war with Iran, and more; survivors of the deadly Hamas attack on October 7th explain how horrifying it was, with one saying it “looked like the apocalypse;” former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman explains why think Israel will “obliterate Hamas,” and what the war will mean for the future of the Middle East; and how some Israelis are helping the war effort by serving from the sidelines.

Israel enters the 7th day of its war with Hamas. The country and its leadership are united in defeating the enemy. The former leader of Hamas is calling for a global day of Jihad. This has Jewish communities worldwide bracing for potential attacks. A bipartisan group of lawmakers met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel this week following the brutal Hamas. While Israeli troops prepare for its ground invasion of Hamas, American tourists have been running for their lives. News of atro

Israel blasts more targets in Gaza ahead of the upcoming ground invasion, as Israeli leaders form a national emergency government to handle the war; CBN Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell talks about how Jerusalem looks like a ghost town now- just a week after Christians were showing their support for Israel in the streets of that city, a Hamas call for a global day of Jihad, rescuing hostages, and more; former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo explains Iran’s involvement in the Hamas attack o

Israel carries out major air strikes against Hamas territory, and rockets from the Gaza Strip continue to pound southern Israel, as still more is revealed about how Hamas terrorists slaughtered innocent people, including babies; former Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterterrorism Nathan Sales tells CBN News the attacks on Israel are part of Iran’s desire to wipe Israel off the map; CBN Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell discusses the possibility of a wider war, with fighting against Hezbollah as well as Hamas, what Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza will look like, a potential unity government in Israel, and more; White House, and other Democrats, fire back at left-wing Democratic members of “The Squad,” who have been critical of Israel after the Hamas attack; President Biden promises full US support for Israel; a new movie, “On Fire,” tells the story, inspired by real-life events, of a family surrounded by a raging wildfire in the woods and needing a series of miracles to survive; and the Romeike family, who fled Germany in 2008 so they could homeschool their children, have been granted a reprieve from their deportation from the US.

Israel carries out major air strikes against Hamas territory, and rockets from the Gaza Strip continue to pound southern Israel, as still more is revealed about how Hamas terrorists slaughtered innocent people, including babies; former Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterterrorism Nathan Sales tells CBN News the attacks on Israel are part of Iran’s desire to wipe Israel off the map; CBN Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell discusses the possibility of a wider war, with fighting against Hezbollah as well as Hamas, what Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza will look like, a potential unity government in Israel, and more; White House, and other Democrats, fire back at left-wing Democratic members of “The Squad,” who have been critical of Israel after the Hamas attack; President Biden promises full US support for Israel; a new movie, “On Fire,” tells the story, inspired by real-life events, of a family surrounded by a raging wildfire in the woods and needing a series of miracles to survive; and the Romeike family, who fled Germany in 2008 so they could homeschool their children, have been granted a reprieve from their deportation from the US.

The Israeli military mobilizes for an all-out assault on Hamas’s enclave, as more revelations come to light about the terrorists’ horrifying treatment of their hostages; CBN’s Chris Mitchell talks about the Israeli military action, the possibility of Israel also fighting Hezbollah as well as Hamas, unity in the Israeli government, and more; President Biden to give speech today on Hamas attack, as critics say his policy of failing to enforce sanctions on Iranian oil allowed Iran to make more money and help finance Hamas; in Washington, possible aid for Israel could be held up as Congressional Republicans haven’t made any progress on electing a new Speaker, leaving the House of Representatives at a standstill; the growing trend of violence against Christian landmarks in Europe; and volunteers, including country music superstars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, take part in Habitat for Humanity project in honor of Jimmy Carter’s 99th birthday, and they will have the honor of fulfilling a Habitat tradition -handing new homeowners their keys and a Bible.

CBN NewsWatch AM: October 9, 2023

A diabolical plot to kill church-members stopped in the nick of time. The Department of Defense signed a $1.8 million settlement with Liberty Counsel earlier this week. Senator Dianne Feinstein was laid to rest on Thursday. The price of transportation is adding to Americas budget burdens. New car prices are up 4%. 50 years ago, on October 6, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, Arab armies, launched a surprise attack against Israel. Contemporary Christian artist Nathan Sheridans music tells