Gen. (Ret.) Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr.

Please join host Amir Oren for an interview with United States Marine Corps Gen. (Ret.) Kenneth Franklin McKenzie, Jr., who recently retired from his position as the 14th commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), which has purview over most Arab countries and Iran; as well as most recently Israel, where he was in close contact with the IDF.

During his military career, Gen. McKenzie commanded troops on ground and naval deployments, and served in key positions as Secretary to the USMC Commandant and at the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He also oversaw the raid during which Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in Syria, as well as the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

TV7 Israel Watchmen Talk

“I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, [which] shall never hold their peace day nor night” (Isaiah 62:6)

They are the men and women who have stood guard over Israel. When their countrymen slept, these Watchmen could be counted on to fight for Israel and its capital, Jerusalem, on its numerous fronts. Now, one by one, they are coming to TV7’s Jerusalem studio for in-depth interviews by TV7 Analyst and Host Amir Oren, a veteran observer of the Israeli - and global - defense and government scenes.

They will share their stories, insights and some revelations in a way sure to enlighten our viewers who are encouraged to keep these topics in prayer ~ Psalm 122.

  • First broadcast: January 15, 2026, TV7 World
  • Episode number: 66
  • Duration: 30 min
  • Spoken languages:
  • English