Programming
The Voice of Peace primarily produced programs in English, (but a small section of the output also included shows in Hebrew, Arabic, and French), readily accepted by listeners in all countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea who felt the station reflected Western ideals.
The station had several popular long-running shows that ran for nearly its entire life, including Twilight Time (broadcast daily at 18:00, using the Platters hit of the same name as its introduction theme), the Classical Music Programme (daily from 19:30), and Late Night Affair (00.00-03.00).
The regular telephone forum chaired by Abie Nathan called Ma La'asot? (?מה לעשות, "What to do?") was central to his view of the station's purpose. It took the form of an open multi-line tele-debate accessible to everyone regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, or location, and was the only open and uncensored means of direct public dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians. It played a significant role in creating mutual understanding at a grass-roots level.
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