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Israel: A Twice Promised Land

Israel: A Twice Promised Land

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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.

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Status

Ended

Original Language

French

Runtime

mins

Rating

7.8/10

Release Date

21 July 2025

Country

France

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