Tim Franks: "This is the Middle East, but it is not the Middle Ages ..." Contents: CulturePoliticsTags: BBCJewishThe BBC Middle East correspondent Tim Franks, reflects on remaining impartial in the Middle East. He notes the dissociation that most Israelis exhibit to the plight and conflict in the West Bank. Many more observations. A very good read. The best quote? "This is the Middle East but, no, it is not the Middle Ages". Read more about Tim Franks: "This is the Middle East, but it is not the Middle Ages ..."Add new comment