Israel's Barrier

All Things Considered, April 6 - 9
A massive 450-mile-long wall and barrier separates the West Bank from Israel. Many Palestinians say this structure is the primary obstacle to their economic progress. Israelis, however, credit the barrier for helping to dramatically reduce suicide bombings and other militant attacks inside their country. In a four-part series on All Things Considered, NPR's Eric Westervelt travels the length of the barrier to explore how the fence has affected the lives of the people on both sides.

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