Voice of OC reporter Adam Elmahrek, whose lineage is both Palestinian and Jewish, sat down recently with PBS SoCaL’s David Nazar to offer his insights on the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict.

In addition to discussing the current realities in the Middle East, Elmahrek provided a glimpse into his upbringing by a Jewish mother and Palestinian father. 

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