That was a good video, Oldschool. I will admit that when Chomsky came on in the early going I had my misgivings. There things in there that I knew about and some that I learned about.
Of course, both sides try to work these films - there are vidieos at
www.honestreporting.com
&
http://www.pmw.org.il/
Though I have not seen it in a long time, a good film is "Deadly Currents" about the first Intifada, by Simcha Jacobovici.
Empathy is a big part. I think that the majority of Israelis have come to grips with the fact that the Occupation is bad and has to end, now the Diaspora has to realize the same thing. On the other hand, I think the majority of N.A. Arabs have come to grips with the fact that Israel is here to stay, now those in the Mideast have to realize the same thing.
Peace and security for two independent nations is the goal.
Too many people on both sides are missing it.