Israel: Middle Eastern Promise
Magenta DeVine and Simon O'Brien venture into one of the world's most troubled regions, an area awash with a rich religioustradition.
In Jerusalem, Israelis and Palestinians continue to battle for possession of territory. But DeVine meets a group of actors from both sides of the conflict who are working for peace.
O'Brien visits the West Bank and discovers the amazing and dangerous lengthsto which Palestinian students will go to keep up their education, while DeVine finds out why there is only one radio station in Israel worth tuning in to.
In Tel Avivtheyjoin the Sabbath parade, meet a top Israeli comedian and check out new musical sounds fusing immigrant influences. Theirtrip ends on a kibbutz, joining celebrations for a traditional Jewish wedding. Producer Benita Matofska ; Series producer
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