Why Are The "Simpson's" In Israel"?

Just watching the "Simpson's" tonight (3-28-2010) and they are in Israel, so I was wondering is this a Holy Land episode due to the time of year, i.e. Easter, Passover, or is it instead something entirely different? Excellent episode by the way, with very unusual play on thing's in the Holy Land. Anyone have some idea's?

[edit on 28-3-2010 by freetree64]

Interesting, as soon as I posted this thread, it was immediately moved, and I was also logged off by the site. I wonder why that was, I understand the show is on television, but my question was the timing of the specific episode,and it's Israel, Holy Land implications as it relate's to the Easter/Passover season, and the current political climate in regards to The Middle East.... Questions, no answer's yet...

Article entitled "Can Homer Simpson Save The Middle East" in Haaretz, the talkbacks are extremely good, and this will be looked back on, in time to come, trust me...... I'll be back to show you






www.haaretz.com...

I just watched this, I thought it was awesome! I don't think even 5 years ago The Simpsons would have joked about Israel. It's about time someone dared to caricature the jews, well, besides Family Guy lol. Who knows, maybe in a few years they'll crack one about islam... maybe not.