Assignment: A slogan and a land, part two

Published: July 17, 2024, 12:32 a.m.

In this second part of his journey from the River Jordan to the Mediterranean Sea, across the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Israel, reporter Tim Whewell continues his exploration of the physical and human reality behind the slogan \u201cFrom the River to the Sea\u201d, a phrase which creates intense controversy. Tim descends from the high ridge of the West Bank hills to the Israeli Mediterranean coast at Herzlia, known for its beaches and high-tech industry \u2013 and then continues along the sea, to end his journey at the ruined ancient city of Caesarea. He encounters a Palestinian dry stone waller, an Israeli hairdresser, and then, crossing into Israel, he talks to Jewish Israelis including teachers, activists and a journalist \u2013 and to Palestinian citizens of Israel. What future do all these people hope for?

This programme was edited on 19th July 2024.