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Israeli Version of 'What Would You Do?'

Just like in the ABC News show “What Would You Do?,” the results of the Israeli version of the show demonstrate the complexities of society and competing internal values. In this episode, an (actor) coffee merchant refuses to serve Arabs, with some Israelis lambasting the seller while others sympathize with his views. To add further complexity, one Israeli makes that case that all people deserve to be treated equally, even ultra-orthodox Jews who he personally dislikes. But just like John Quiñones, the Israeli reporter on this version of the show lauds those who made the right decision, which in this case was to stand up for the Arab customers and rebuff the bigoted salesman.

 

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Ben Moscovitch

Ben Moscovitch is a Washington D.C.-based political reporter and has covered Congress, homeland security, and health care. He completed an intensive two-year Master's in Middle Eastern History program at Tel Aviv University, where he wrote his thesis on the roots of Palestinian democratic reforms. Ben graduated from Georgetown University with a BA in English Literature. He currently resides in Washington, D.C. Twitter follow: @benmoscovitch

Areas of Focus:
Middle East; Israel-Palestine; Politics

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