Israel likes to describe itself as "the only democracy in the Middle East". But to what extent is Israel a genuine democracy? This report looks at how Israel defines itself in spite of the many social ills and problems it faces. Israel's treatment of its own Arab minority, the effects of the ever-present threat of terrorism, and the complicated relationship between synagogue and state are three of the most pressing issues the Jewish state must deal with on a daily basis. Yet in spite or perhaps because of these tensions, Israel has developed into a modern, flexible and multi-facetted nation.
In Focus documentaries and reports cover business and science, culture and education, historical and present day events as well as sports and leisure. This wide variety of topics is investigated in depth and presented in an informative format, making for captivating television, courtesy of Germany's Deutsche Welle news network.
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