Jerusalem Dateline
Hosted by CBN Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell, who has led the Jerusalem bureau for more than 25 years, Jerusalem Dateline brings viewers on-the-ground reporting from one of the most explosive and spiritually significant regions in the world. Broadcast from Jerusalem, the program offers a biblical lens on the daily events shaping Israel, the Middle East, and the world today. Alongside Mitchell, the Jerusalem bureau team includes Middle East Deputy Bureau Chief Julie Stahl, a veteran correspondent and Hebrew speaker with more than two decades of experience covering Israel; Political Analyst John Waage, a longtime resident of Israel with 30 years' experience covering the Middle East and Israeli politics, and Correspondent Joshua Swanson, whose beat includes archaeological discoveries, stories of Israeli innovation, and emerging developments across the region. Together, this team delivers clear, fact-based journalism rooted in faith, helping viewers understand not only what is happening across the Middle East but why these events matter in light of Scripture, prophecy, and God's enduring promises to His people.
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Hosted by CBN Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell, who has led the Jerusalem bureau for more than 25 years, Jerusalem Dateline brings viewers on-the-ground reporting from one of the most explosive and spiritually significant regions in the world. Broadcast from Jerusalem, the program offers a biblical lens on the daily events shaping Israel, the Middle East, and the world today. Alongside Mitchell, the Jerusalem bureau team includes Middle East Deputy Bureau Chief Julie Stahl, a veteran correspondent and Hebrew speaker with more than two decades of experience covering Israel; Political Analyst John Waage, a longtime resident of Israel with 30 years' experience covering the Middle East and Israeli politics, and Correspondent Joshua Swanson, whose beat includes archaeological discoveries, stories of Israeli innovation, and emerging developments across the region. Together, this team delivers clear, fact-based journalism rooted in faith, helping viewers understand not only what is happening across the Middle East but why these events matter in light of Scripture, prophecy, and God's enduring promises to His people.
Season 16 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
One College Student's Journey out of Indoctrination
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
The U.S./Israel war with Iran enters the seventh month. From pro-Palestine protester to Israel-supporter - one student's remarkable journey. Biblical countdown - one prophecy teacher says the signs are converging - and the church needs to be ready.
Episode 2
Trump Warns Iran: Another Major Attack Could Come Any Time
Fri, Sep 4, 2026
Iran strikes U.S. bases in Kuwait as President Trump promises retaliation, while Israel holds the line in Gaza. We examine Israel's resilient economy amid mounting BDS pressure, and pro-Israel influencer Emily Schrader joins us to discuss rising antisemitism, the plight of Christians in Iran, and the threat of Iranian jihadism.
Episode 3
Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Crackdown
Tue, Sep 8, 2026
Episode 4
Israel Ousts UK Consulate in Jerusalem
Fri, Sep 11, 2026
This week on Jerusalem Dateline: A growing diplomatic rift between Israel and the United Kingdom as Britain changes its policy toward Judea and Samaria, and Israel responds by telling British diplomats to leave. Meanwhile, Iran is working to rebuild its missile stockpile and restore its nuclear capabilities, raising new concerns about the threat to Israel and the region. We bring analysis from Melanie Phillips on the rise of antisemitism and Michael Fertik on the strength and challenges of Israel's economy. Plus, as the Jewish New Year approaches, we look at Rosh Hashanah and the biblical significance of the Feast of Trumpets.
Episode 5
U.S., Israel Battling Iranian Proxies
Tue, Sep 15, 2026
Israel and the United States intensify the pressure on Iran and its terror proxies as the battle for the future of the Middle East enters a critical new phase. We examine the growing confrontation with Tehran's network and what it could mean for Israel, America and the region. Then, despite years of war and uncertainty, Israel's economy continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience. Gabe Groisman joins us with analysis of how Israeli businesses are responding to crisis the Israeli way, through innovation, adaptation and determination. Israel's high tech sector remains a major economic engine, demonstrating that even under extraordinary pressure, the Start Up Nation continues to build for the future. Plus, Christian Zionism and the powerful bond between Christians and the Jewish people. While critics challenge the movement, some Jewish leaders see Christian support for Israel as a profound blessing, not only for the Jewish state, but for America as well. On this Jerusalem Dateline: war, resilience and faith, and how biblical convictions continue to shape alliances at a pivotal moment in Israel and the Middle East.
Episode 6
Trump, Iran & Russia: New Questions as War Enters Another Phase
Fri, Sep 18, 2026
Did Russia help Iran target American forces? President Trump weighs options for the war's next phase, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lays out plans to confront Tehran's proxies. Plus, Yigal Carmon analyzes Turkey's growing regional ambitions, a closer look at the Great Isaiah Scroll, and the biblical significance of Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
Episode 7
Trump heads to UN as Iran Threatens and Houthis Escalate
Tue, Sep 22, 2026
As the United Nations General Assembly opens in New York, Iran threatens to unveil new weapons and expand the war, raising the stakes across an already volatile Middle East. CBN's David Brody sits down with Ben Shapiro for a wide-ranging conversation about rising antisemitism and the battle over America's political and cultural future. Plus, a shocking new report examines the plight of Christians in Gaza. And we take you inside Jerusalem's iconic Mahane Yehuda Market—a colorful crossroads of food, culture, history, and the vibrant heart of Israel's capital. All this on Jerusalem Dateline.
Episode 8
Netanyahu Takes on the UN: Moral Cowards Walk Out
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
Episode 9
Trump: 'I Offered Iran NOTHING' as U.K. Probes Air Base Plot
Tue, Sep 29, 2026
On this edition of Jerusalem Dateline, President Trump rejects Iran's seven-day ceasefire offer while hinting at renewed talks. Representatives from 70 nations show their support for Israel during the Feast of Tabernacles, urban warfare expert John Spencer challenges accusations of genocide, and one baseball family's story comes full circle in Jerusalem. Hosted by Chris Mitchell and co-hosted by Julie Stahl, with stories from correspondents Joshua Swanson, Paul Petitte, and Paul Strand.
Episode 10
From Pool of Siloam to Temple Mount - Pilgrimage Road Revealed
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
On this special edition of Jerusalem Dateline, hosts Chris Mitchell, Julie Stahl, and Joshua Swanson journey beneath modern Jerusalem to explore the places where biblical history unfolded. From the Pool of Siloam to the Pilgrimage Road, we retrace the steps of ancient worshipers heading to the Temple. Featuring Ambassador Mike Huckabee, archaeologist Eli Shukron, archaeologist Itamar Berko of the Israel Antiquities Authority, Israeli tour guide Te'ena Reichbach Ben Haim, and Ze'ev Orenstein, Director of the City of David, this special brings Jerusalem's remarkable biblical history to life.