"The Seam Line" is a gripping IZZY original documentary series that takes viewers on an immersive journey into the heart of Jerusalem, unraveling the intricate relationships that form the fabric of this holy city. Through the eyes of Middle East expert Avi Melamed, the series delves into the complexities of Jerusalem's Jewish, Muslim, and Christian populations, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the city's delicate balance.
This five-part series provides a comprehensive understanding of Jerusalem's demographics, neighborhoods, and essential concepts, such as the seam line, the green line, and East Jerusalem. Each episode focuses on a different area of the city, giving viewers an in-depth look at its rich history, culture, and challenges.
"The Seam Line" explores the effects of the city's ongoing conflict on the daily lives of its Jewish and Arab residents, highlighting themes of coexistence and existence. It also examines Jerusalem's role in broader Middle Eastern geopolitics and its symbolic significance for regional actors like Iran, Turkey, and Jordan.
Using a compelling combination of historical images, maps, text, and drone photos, "The Seam Line" presents a sobering and thought-provoking view of Jerusalem's present and future. This riveting series offers viewers a unique insight into the delicate balance of life in one of the world's most sacred cities.

Avi Melamed - a Jerusalemite by birth, a former Israeli intelligence official and the city’s senior government official of Arab Affairs during the political upheaval of the first intifada and the mid-1990s.
Former Israeli Intelligence Official and Senior Advisor on Arab Affairs to two mayors of Jerusalem during one of the most violent chapters in the history of Jerusalem.