The long road to peace

What does the future hold for Israel and Palestine?

In May, Tim Sebastian travelled to the Middle East to speak to Israeli and Palestinian politicians and newsmakers.

They shared their varying views and hopes for the future of the region.

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Bridging the divide.

Tim Sebastian talks to Dr David Kimche, Mossad's former Deputy Director and Dr Riad Malki, a former spokesman for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

The interview was broadcast on 22 May.

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Jewish Settlements

Yisrael Medad is a Jewish settler. Tim Sebastian asks him whether he's prepared to compromise on the settlement issue for peace.

The interview was broadcast on 21 May

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Hamas

Dr Mahmoud Zahar, Senior Spokesperson for Hamas talks to Tim Sebastian on location in Gaza.

The interview was broadcast on 20 May.

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Assesing the roadmap

Michael Tarazi is a legal adviser to the Palestinian Liberation Organisation. He talks to Tim Sebastian.

The interview was broadcast on 19 May.

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A road map to peace?

Israel's Justice Minister says his government is fully committed to the Middle East road map but suicide bombings have to stop.

The interview was broadcast on 16 May.

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HARDtalk can be watched on BBC World and BBC News 24 at the following times:

BBC News 24 (times shown in GMT) 0430, repeated 2230

BBC World (times shown in GMT) 0330, repeated 1130, 1530, 1830, 2330