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Jeremy Bowen presents stories from the frontlines of conflict - and journalism itself.

Reflecting on some of the most difficult stories he's reported on, BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen look at the obstacles that stand between journalists and the truth.

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Frontlines of Journalism: 2.  Not in your shoes

2.  Not in your shoes

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The most contentious story Jeremy Bowen has covered: Israelis and Palestinians.

What happens when the world is divided about the rights and wrongs of a conflict, and a story generates a lot of heat?

Nothing does that more than the most contentious story Jeremy Bowen has covered: Israelis and Palestinians.

BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen speaks with: BBC Gaza producer and journalist Rushdi Abu Alouf, journalist Shlomi Eldar and Emily Bell - professor at Columbia University School of Journalism, a director of the Guardian Media Group and former editor-in-chief across the Guardian’s websites.

Presenter:  Jeremy Bowen 
Producer:  Georgia Catt 
Assistant Producer:  Sam Peach  
Additional research:  Rob Byrne 
Series mixing:  Jackie Margerum 
Series Editor:  Philip Sellars

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