The international community consistently condemns Israel for building in Jerusalem, calling all construction plans counterproductive to peace. Now, Jerusalem’s mayor is standing up and striking back at critics.

Plus, next spring, Israelis head to the polls to vote in a new government. Will Netanyahu hold on to power or will Israeli see a new government and a new era ushered in? How will the elections affect the Jewish state and the larger Middle Eastern region?

Lastly, a Muslim woman speaks out against honor killings as American beauty contestants experience the wonder of Jerusalem.

Chris Mitchell from CBN News takes you inside these stories and more.