In pics: From Fauda to The Spy, here are 5 movies and TV shows worth watching on Israel-Palestine conflict

SUMMARY

The conflict between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza shows no sign of ebbing. Here's a list of popular movies and shows that centre around the subject.

By Pradeep Suresh May 18, 2021 5:47:31 PM IST (Updated)

As the conflict between Israel and Palestine shows no sign of ebbing, let us take a look at some popular movies and shows that dealt with the subject.

Fauda: The popular Israeli television series gained global acclaim especially after it was streamed by Netflix. The three-part series tells the story of Doron, a commander in the Mista'arvim (Israeli counter-terrorism) unit and his attempts to tackle terror threats with the help of his team. What sets this action flick apart is its attempt to look at the tensions between the Israelis and Palestinians in an objective manner and its clear portrayal of the crisis from ground zero.

O Jerusalem: Based on its namesake book written by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins, the film, like the book, deals with the events and mishaps surrounding the creation of Israel, and the subsequent mass expulsion of Palestinians.

7 Days in Entebbe: The 2018 movie is an action thriller based on Operation Entebbe, a 1976 counter-terrorist hostage-rescue operation executed to save passengers and crew of Air France from Entebbe airport in Uganda.

The Spy: The Netflix series released in 2019 hasSacha Baron Cohen portraying Mossad spy Eli Cohen, considered by many as the greatest spy of all time.

Munich: Produced and directed by Steven Spielberg, the 2015 movie narrates the story of Israel’s retaliatory strikes against Palestine terrorists responsible for the infamous ‘Munich massacre’ during the 1972 Summer Olympics.