While the focus in the Middle East is on war and regional conflict, it’s easy to forget that it wasn’t always this way. There was a time when Jews, Christians and Muslims shared the same land and the same story. Until they were scattered and divided by borders imposed by foreign powers. On this episode of The Weekend Intelligence, Maroua Abudhagga, a Palestinian from Gaza, and Samy Ibrahim, her Egyptian Jewish husband, tell a story of a marriage and shared heritage that bridges divides. Get a world of insights for 50% off—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.