Synopsis

The elections of January 28th hold a significance rarely witnessed. Will Israelis choose a path of peace and democracy, opting for a state defined by clear borders and integration with its Middle Eastern neighbors? Or will they perpetuate a system of apartheid and occupation, embracing the status of a reviled nation among others? For the first time in 35 years, the premiership is contested by two candidates who so clearly embody opposing viewpoints: Ariel Sharon, father and architect of the Jewi