CNN spotlights Israeli independence

CNN has a special programming schedule over Remembrance Day and Independence Day, including live coverage of events and celebrations.

In honor of Israel's 60th anniversary celebrations, CNN has a special programming schedule over Remembrance Day and Independence Day, including live coverage of events and celebrations, interviews and home-shot videos. The lineup includes an interview with President Shimon Peres, a documentary film which shows the many faces of Israel, including Arab-Israeli author Sayed Kashua, businessman Gil Schweid, haredi pop star Aharon Razel, singer Kabra Kasai, who made aliya at the age of one from Ethiopia, an evicted resident of Gush Katif and a resident of the Shuafat refugee camp in Eastern Jerusalem. CNN also invites Israelis to send video footage on the meaning of Israel to www.ireport.com - some of which will be aired during the two days of programming.