The New York Times reports that Hezbollah, a militant Lebanese pro-Palestinian group described as a terrorist organization by the US government, has not only its own TV channel, but a game show, "The Mission."
It's shown on Al Manar, the satellite television channel of Hezbollah.
Contestants from around the Arab world compete each Saturday night for cash and the chance to win a virtual trip to Jerusalem. To heighten the drama, points won by the finalists translate directly into steps toward the holy city that are flashed onto a map of the region.
The show is a novel way for Hezbollah to promote its theme - that all Arab efforts should be concentrated on reconquering land lost to Israel, especially Jerusalem.
Story at the NY Times Web site (requires registration)
