The struggle between Israelis and Palestinians is an enduring conflict. As the fighting entered its second week, it’s been defined by civilian casualties, undiminished rocket fire, airstrikes, and by historical tensions erupting into unrest. The existence of Israel as a sovereign Jewish state has become a polarizing issue in both the mainstream and Christian communities, and there are many questions to be answered:

Who are the people involved in this conflict and how do they view each other?

Do the Israelis and Palestinians truly hate each other?

What is Zionism? Is it a foreign colonization movement?

What is the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement? Is it helping or hurting those in the Holy Land who want peace?

Who are the settlers and how do the settlements impact the peace process?

Why after all of these years has there not been a peace agreement?

What does each side want?

Is there any hope for peace?

There's a powerful new documentary that’s just been released. It’s called Hope in the Holy Land. Justin Kron—the founder of the Kesher Forum—is the producer of the film, and he joins us to tackle some of these questions.

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