One of the world's holiest cities is also one of the most divided. For more on Jerusalem's unique situation, Worldfocus spoke with Hussein Ibish, a senior fellow at the American Task Force for Palestine, a non-profit dedicated to a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Q & A
November 20, 2009
Jerusalem’s undying ethnic strife deepens urban divide
Interview (video)
August 17, 2009
Egyptian leader in U.S. as discontent simmers at home
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is in Washington for high-level talks with Obama administration officials. But Egypt's future is murky. Salameh Nematt of The Daily Beast discusses U.S.-Egyptian relations.
Perspectives
July 27, 2009
Village holds legacy of “catastrophe” for Palestinian man
Worldfocus contributor Jen Marlowe is traveling throughout Israel and Palestine. She describes exploring the destroyed village of Zakariyya with Sami Al Jundi, a Palestinian acquaintance whose mother fled the village during the 1948 war. A Jewish community now resides in the town, whose name was changed to Zekharya.
Blogwatch / Video
March 12, 2009
Eurovision song contest sparks multiple controversies
The 2009 Eurovision Song Contest, a musical competition between countries scheduled to take place in May, has recently incited debate in Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Israel and the Arab world due to edgy lyrics and controversial participants.
Signature Video
February 5, 2009
One in five Israeli citizens is Arab
The history of conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors is well-documented. A story told not nearly as often is the relationship between Arabs and Jews within Israel, as approximately one in five Israelis is Arab.
Video
December 16, 2008
Shoe-hurling Iraqi journalist gains notoriety
Raghida Dergham of Al Hayat discusses the Iraqi journalist who hurled his shoes at U.S. President George W. Bush, an incident that is now the focus of political, legal and very loud public debate.
Blogwatch / Video
November 18, 2008
Years later, roots of French riots remain
Worldfocus travels to the site of the French riots that took place three years ago. Tensions between the Arab and French populations still simmer.
