Eye On The Middle East (Photo by Benjamin Gottlieb).

The release of American hikers Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal.

Palestine's bid for statehood and U.N. membership coupled with warming Hamas-Fatah relations.

And Turkey as a model for Arab democracy.  

This week's featured guest is Dr. Jerrold Green, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Council on International Policy in Los Angeles.

Featured Song: "Brachot Leshanah Chadashah" by Idan Raichel.

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