Channel One Explores Israel's Disengagement from Gaza in Candid, Three-Part Series.

NEW YORK -- Channel One, the preeminent news and public affairs content provider reaching almost eight million teens in nearly 12,000 middle schools and high schools across the country, today wrapped up its three-part series on Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

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Seth Doane, who earlier this year won a Peabody Award for his coverage of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, went to Gaza and spoke with Israeli and Palestinian teens to find out what life has been like during the dispute. Channel One's candid report explained the history behind the Israeli settlements in Gaza and how the debate over what is called the "disengagement" has created a divide among Israelis.

"Young people in America need a better understanding of the issues that are impacting their peers worldwide," said Judy Harris, president & CEO of Channel One. "The disengagement from Gaza is a historical event that needs to be acknowledged and discussed in a way that inspires conversation and thought among our teens. This series provides insight around the facts leading to the event while exposing teens to a dual perspective that shows the impact on Israeli and Palestinian students as they go about their daily lives."

Now in its 15th year of broadcasting, Peabody Award-winning Channel One News is the leading source of news and information for young people. The 12-minute news broadcasts are delivered daily. Channel One News and its award-winning Web site, www.channelone.com, feature stories on breaking news and relevant issues that affect the world, the nation and, specifically, America's teenagers.

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A PRIMEDIA (PRM) company in its 15th year of broadcasting, Peabody Award-winning Channel One is the preeminent news and public affairs content provider reaching almost eight million teens in nearly 12,000 middle schools and high schools across the country. The 12-minute news broadcasts are delivered daily to nearly 8 million students in nearly 12,000 middle and high schools across the country. In recent months, Channel One News has covered fast-breaking world events from regions such as Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Cuba, Venezuela, North Korea, Myanmar, and Qatar. Channel One News programming has been featured on leading networks and news programs, including CNN, ABC News, the WB, Nightline, and The Today Show. Visit the Webby Award-winning website www.channelone.com to learn more.