Jerusalem Dateline

05/08/2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz are making headway. Crude oil prices dropped below $80 per barrel as U.S. officials expressed optimism that a deal with Iran may be close. Rubio cautioned that while an agreement over the Strait is important, the real goal is Iran's denuclearization. Despite progress on one regional front, Gaza remains a major obstacle. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed, as a Hamas spokesman praised the terror group's "holy mission" to fight Israel "until we reach the end of this occupation and freedom for our people."

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz are making headway. Crude oil prices dropped below $80 per barrel as U.S. officials expressed optimism that a deal with Iran may be close. Rubio cautioned that while an agreement over the Strait is important, the real goal is Iran's denuclearization. Despite progress on one regional front, Gaza remains a major obstacle. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed, as a Hamas spokesman praised the terror group's "holy mission" to fight Israel "until we reach the end of this occupation and freedom for our people." FULL REPORT: https://cbn.com/news/israel/oil-prices-fall-news-potential-deal-open-hormuz-hamas-spokesman-praises-holy-mission

04/08/2026

A remarkable 1954 event: a patient’s lost false teeth led to an unprecedented ceasefire between Jordan and Israel. Discover how a simple mishap halted conflict, uniting nuns, the UN, and nations for a surprising retrieval

04/08/2026

Iran is denying direct talks with the U.S., even as President Trump says Tehran has a "last chance" to reach a deal or face military consequences. The standoff comes after Iran reportedly launched drones at a U.S. military base in Kuwait, amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and growing pressure from Washington for Iran's complete denuclearization.

04/08/2026

is denying direct talks with the U.S., even as President Trump says Tehran has a "last chance" to reach a deal or face military consequences. The standoff comes after Iran reportedly launched drones at a U.S. military base in Kuwait, amid rising tensions over the Strait of and growing pressure from Washington for Iran's complete denuclearization. FULL REPORT: https://cbn.com/news/israel/last-chance-iran-denies-new-talks-us-trump-says-deal-now-or-face-war

03/08/2026

President Trump says he called off what would have been the largest bombing campaign since World War II after appeals from Middle Eastern leaders and signs that a diplomatic deal may be within reach. Iran denies asking for the strikes to be canceled as negotiations are set to begin. Former IDF spokesman Jonathan Conricus says one of the biggest surprises has been just "how weak the Iranian regime is" and called it a "paper tiger." Christian leader Cindy Jacobs believes a deeper spiritual battle is unfolding, saying Iran is the "hinge pin" and that once it changes, "the whole Middle East will change."

03/08/2026

President Trump says he called off what would have been the largest bombing campaign since World War II after appeals from Middle Eastern leaders and signs that a diplomatic deal may be within reach. Iran denies asking for the strikes to be canceled as negotiations are set to begin. Former IDF spokesman Jonathan Conricus says one of the biggest surprises has been just "how weak the Iranian regime is" and called it a "paper tiger." Christian leader Cindy Jacobs believes a deeper spiritual battle is unfolding, saying Iran is the "hinge pin" and that once it changes, "the whole Middle East will change." Watch the full report. FULL REPORT: https://cbn.com/news/israel/trump-calls-iran-attack-israeli-expert-says-iran-paper-tiger

01/08/2026

During a recent trip to Poland, Regent University students witnessed firsthand the devastating legacy of the Holocaust — and saw how the forces of antisemitism that fueled it are still present in the world today. The experience brought into sharp focus the importance of a Jewish homeland and the need to stand against hatred in every generation. LEARN MORE: https://cbn.com/news/israel/they-didnt-win-time-regent-students-study-polish-holocaust-sites-trace-roots-hamas

01/08/2026

Is harsh political rhetoric contributing to a growing wave of antisemitism?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says language accusing Israel of genocide is fueling hatred and placing Jewish communities at greater risk, particularly in New York City, which has the second largest Jewish population in the world after Israel.

As tensions continue to rise worldwide, the debate highlights growing concerns about antisemitism, public safety, and the impact of political discourse.

Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/Tegw9jLZrKk