Israel has a new Prime Minister, a new Foreign Minister - who is the Prime Minister’s political co-equal, and a hold-over Defense Minister. This is the core group within the decision-making cabinet, out of which strategic directives are to be expected. As always, Israeli defense and foreign policy is U.S.-centric, but special attention is given to Europe, both regarding bilateral relations with its various capitals and the continental frameworks; namely the European Union and the 28-strong membe...
Jun 22, 2021•28 min
Please join host Amir Oren for the second of a two-part interview with Dr. Uzi Arad, who formerly served for more than 2 decades as Director of Research and senior liaison at Israel’s Mossad national intelligence agency. After being appointed as Foreign Policy Advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Dr. Arad participated negotiations with neighboring Arab states. He later headed the Israeli National Security Council, which he was instrumental in establishing. Dr. Arad’s interests include s...
Jun 21, 2021•28 min
Jonathan and Yair discuss future developments planned for TV7 Israel, including cooperation with TBN Pacific and the production of yet another new program, “Europa Stands!” Join us to learn more. Psalms 133:1-3 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For the...
Jun 21, 2021•28 min
Israel’s 24th Knesset has finally gotten down to real work this week by voting into office the nation’s 36th government. The obvious expectation is thus that during the tenure of this Parliament, there will be another half a government and that the fresh Bennett-Lapid arrangement will not hold up for the duration. There will be primarily internal pressures, but the government could also face external challenges on several fronts - Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank; a combination of s...
Jun 18, 2021•28 min
Monika and Yair host Milad Khoury, an Arab Christian psychologist and resident of Bethlehem, who counsels trauma victims and organizes humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. The three unite in prayer for the peace of Jerusalem, and for the people living in the Holy Land during these difficult times. Matthew 5:43-48 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you,...
Jun 16, 2021•28 min
Please join host Michael Kerem for an in-depth discussion with special guest Nuna Matar, director of “Triumphant Mercy” (https://tm-lebanon.com) about the situation in Lebanon and join them in prayer for the Christians during these difficult days. 2 Corinthians 8:1-3 8 We want you to know, brothers,[a] about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of ge...
Jun 16, 2021•27 min
The world and the Middle East have followed with interest and curiosity the political drama unfolding in Israel, but no factor or actor stood still until the parties in the Knesset made up their minds regarding the country’s governmental fate. The same forces impacting Israel’s security problems and policies are still here: the Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran with its nuclear quest and the forces and proxies it is deploying in Syria and elsewhere. The American ...
Jun 15, 2021•27 min
In Israel’s 73-year history, no government has ever had to work harder to get to the starting line. But two and a half years after the political crisis began, and two and a half months since the latest elections, the Bennett-Lapid government is on the launching pad. It brings together under one roof improbable left and right, religious and secular, Jewish and Arab partners. And while this government’s declared aspiration to unseat Caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pending a confiden...
Jun 11, 2021•28 min
Only 10 days are left until the Iranian presidential elections, and this is no event in which betting against the odds will make gamblers rich, even in the highly devalued local currency. The winner will be Ebrahim Raisi, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s favorite candidate, for whom the race was cleared from competition. Because of the waiting for the transition from Hassan Rouhani to Raisi, it seems that the Vienna negotiations on a mutual return to the 2015 nuclear deal were put on hold, so that ...
Jun 08, 2021•27 min
Jonathan and Yair discuss Israel’s exciting political developments and encourage our viewers to pray for their earthly leaders. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. You are welcom...
Jun 07, 2021•42 min
Please join host Amir Oren for the first of a two-part interview with Dr. Uzi Arad, who formerly served for more than 2 decades as Director of Research and senior liaison at Israel’s Mossad national intelligence agency. After being appointed as Foreign Policy Advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Dr. Arad participated negotiations with neighboring Arab states. He later headed the Israeli National Security Council, which he was instrumental in establishing. Dr. Arad’s interests include st...
Jun 07, 2021•28 min
Israeli politicians and observers have been taught by experience - both historically and over the last two deadlocked years - to reserve judgment on efforts to form governments until they are finally and officially over, with the newly-minted cabinet gaining a Knesset vote of confidence and summoned to the ceremonial group picture with the President (which in this case is going to be one of Reuven Rivlin’s last acts before he leaves office next month). But with that caveat noted, it seems as if ...
Jun 04, 2021•28 min
The Vienna Talks between Iran and several parties regarding the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (commonly referred to as the Iran nuclear deal) have entered their fifth round, with progress towards an agreement on a mutual return to compliance reported as a hopeful indicator but not enough for a deal. The American side is involved indirectly, in a sort of proximity talks, while the focus remains on Iran’s nuclear activities and U.S. sanctions imposed on Tehran’s economy. Panel: - Jonatha...
Jun 01, 2021•28 min
Jonathan and Yair encourage you to take an active role in sharing the truth about Israel and about our lord and savior Yeshua. Be passionate about your faith! 1 Corinthians 9:24-26 24 Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! 25 All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. 26 So I run with purpose in every step. You are welcome to join our audience and wat...
May 31, 2021•28 min
Jonathan Hessen and Amir Tsarfati join forces in a new and exciting program to discuss Middle East current events through a biblical lens. Ezekiel 39; 21-22 21 “I will set My glory among the nations; all the nations shall see My judgment which I have executed, and My hand which I have laid on them. 22 So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God from that day forward. #IsraelNews #tv7israelnews #newsupdates #beholdisrael #amirtsarfati Rally behind our vision - https://www.tv7is...
May 31, 2021•28 min
Jonathan Hessen and Amir Tsarfati join forces in a new and exciting program to discuss Middle East current events through a biblical lens. Amir and Jonathan discuss the political instability in Jerusalem and other regional developments in light of God’s biblical calendar and plans for Israel and the Middle East. You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Israel News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Jerusalem Studio: https://www.youtube.com/p...
May 31, 2021•55 min
Jonathan Hessen and Amir Tsarfati discuss the latest political developments in the region through a biblical lens, in accordance with God’s calendar and plans for Israel and the Middle East. In this episode, the two discuss the end time prophecy of the war of Gog and Magog, and God’s faithfulness to Israel. You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Israel News: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/ser... Jerusalem Studio: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/...
May 31, 2021•28 min
Jonathan Hessen and Amir Tsarfati discuss the outcome of the 23 March national elections in Israel through a biblical lens, as well as the 10th anniversary of the civil war in Syria. Luke 19:41-44 - New King James Version 41 Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, 42 saying, “If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. 43 For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment ...
May 31, 2021•28 min
Jonathan Hessen and Amir Tsarfati discuss the birth of the modern State of Israel in light of its 73rd Independence Day celebrations, and God’s eternal faithfulness to his promises to Israel and to the nations. Malachi 3:6 “For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.” You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Israel News: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/ser... Jerusalem Studio: https://www.tv7israelnews.com...
May 31, 2021•28 min
Jonathan Hessen and Amir Tsarfati discuss the 11-day conflict between Israel and Hamas, as well as other security related events that effected the peace and security of Israel - such as Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Turkey’s involvement on the Temple Mount. Psalm 23 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk ...
May 31, 2021•28 min
Please join us for discussion on the implications Operation Guardians of the Walls will have for Israel, the Palestinians and the Middle East. Other topics include involvement by the Biden administration in the region, as well as Iran's nuclear aspirations. Co-Hosts: 1. Amb. Danny Ayalon, Israel's Former Ambassador to the United States and Deputy Foreign Minister & Lecturer at NYU. 2. Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, Israel’s Former Deputy National Security Adviser, Vice President of the Jeru...
May 31, 2021•28 min
Following 11 days of combat between the Islamist organizations in the Gaza Strip and Israel, a military operation dubbed by the IDF as ‘Guardian of the Walls’ has come to an end exactly a week and a half ago from today. The cessation of hostilities - whether triggered by a nudge from the Biden Administration or by the exhaustion of the IDF’s prioritized targets-bank - has seemingly sparked international desires to see the long-stalled political process between Israel and the Palestinian Authorit...
May 28, 2021•28 min
When one looks at the world from the headquarters of the European Union in Brussels, one sees both problems and prospects in new alignments. To the West, Britain has broken away from the Continent, leaving the EU with 27 member states and doubts about the dream of a cohesive European project. The United States under President Joe Biden is re-affirming the Transatlantic Alliance which seemingly frayed during the term of his predecessor. To the East, Russia and China are a constant security challe...
May 25, 2021•28 min
Please join host Amir Oren for a special interview with Col. (res.) Gabriel “Gabi” Siboni, who is the director of the Military and Strategic Affairs Program and Cyber Security Program at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) and editor of the INSS Cyber, Intelligence and Security journal. Col. Siboni is also the Chief Methodologist of the IDF Research Center for Force Utilization and Buildup. He performed active duty during the Litani Operation (1978), both Lebanon Wars (1982, 2006)...
May 24, 2021•28 min
The Israeli security doctrine is based on the assumption that peace is not at hand. That is, even if some of the Jewish State’s neighbors sign treaties, their regimes could fall into hostile hands once again. In any event, there will remain other die-hard elements bent on disputing Israel’s existence and well-being. The challenge for Israeli strategists is to avoid a constant wartime mentality, which will block the country’s social and economic progress, and find the right balance in fighting it...
May 21, 2021•28 min
Jonathan and Yair discuss the boiling situation in Jerusalem amid Arab clashes with Jewish residents and police forces, in tandem with rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip. The two co-hosts emphasize the importance of praying for the peace of Jerusalem and its meaning, as well as the commandment to pray for our enemies and love them! Matthew 5 :43-48 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curs...
May 21, 2021•29 min
Please join host Amir Oren for the second of a two-part interview with former Israeli Knesset Member and IDF Major General (ret) Danny Yatom. After more than three decades in the Israeli Defense Forces leading Commando and Armor units up to division level, Gen. Yatom was appointed as head of Israel’s renowned Mossad national intelligence and special operations agency from 1996-1998. He then went on to serve as Chief of Staff and security advisor to Prime Minister Ehud Barak 1999 -2001. A success...
May 21, 2021•28 min
Despite his signature militant rhetoric, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently signaled a more pragmatic approach to several regional issues. He has seemingly moderated his stand towards Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and even Turkey’s arch-rival, Greece. When U.S. President Joe Biden broke with his predecessors’ reluctance to recognize the Ottoman massacres of Armenians more than a century ago as genocide, Ankara was predictably angry but much less than was expe...
May 18, 2021•28 min
Less than two weeks after Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a government, his opponents seem on the verge of translating their makeshift alliance into a new Executive Branch. The idea is to have a two-headed cabinet, presided over by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, consisting of six parties and being supported by two more. What are the prospects of this coalition successfully forming a government;, and if it does, how will it weather both internal and external pressures? Panel: - Jonathan Hessen...
May 14, 2021•28 min
An American mediation team led by veteran diplomat John Desrocher travelled to Lebanon last week to restart talks between Beirut and Jerusalem focused on resolving the dispute over their shares of gas deposits in the adjacent Mediterranean waters. Complicating prospects of a deal are the involvement of multiple parties in each area of dispute. First, geographically - the maritime slice lies between Israel, Cyprus and Lebanon. Then there are the diplomatic players of Beirut, Washington and Jerusa...
May 11, 2021•28 min
