The state of Israel is an enclave of 7.5 million people in a politically unstable Middle East. Some of Israel's neighbours have challenged Israel's right to be there.

The Embassy of Israel in New Zealand was reopened nearly a year ago headed by Ambassador Shemi Tzur. The growth and survival of Israel and its relations with New Zealand are discussed by him In Conversation with Noel Cheer next week on Triangle/Stratos Television.

Triangle Television, Auckland: (UHF Channels 41, 42 and 52), Wednesday March 2nd, 7:00pm (repeated March 4, 12:30pm)

Stratos Television, nationwide: Monday February 28th at 8:30pm (repeated March 2, 6:30am and March 4 at 12:30pm). The earlier date for Stratos reflects recent scheduling changes.

Stratos is found on the satellite platforms Sky Digital Channel 89 and Freeview Channel 21. After March 1, also on Freeview Terrestrial.
Stratos is found also on Telstraclear Cable Channel 89 in Wellington, Kapiti and Christchurch and on the streaming television website ecasttv.co.nz

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