Israel: A Twice Promised Land

November 1947. The United Nations votes the partition plan for Palestine. For some, it is a dream becoming reality; for others, it is the beginning of a catastrophe. Seventy years after this historic vote, the land of Palestine remains an open wound, a battleground for two peoples torn apart by their shared history, a source of inextricable tension in the region and even beyond the borders of the Middle East. This documentary charts the history of the country from the events leading to the birth of the State of Israel, the ensuing wars, and the tension that has affected the entire region. With interviews with scholars on both sides, this program offers an impartial perspective on events.