John McCarthy

Palestine has been fought over since the dawn of time. For trade, for politics, for God, nations, empires and faiths have demanded the right to control this territory.

So what is it like for modern people to live there? How do you keep a sense of perspective, a sense of self?

Drawing on his own experiences of the Middle East, journalist and former political hostage John McCarthy discusses his travels through Israel, uncovering the hidden story and sad reality of the Palestinian struggle.