The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs

Decision-makers from Israel, the Arab states, Russia, and the U.S. tell the inside story of the Arab-Israel conflict. Charts the evolution of tensions, violence, and peace efforts from 1948 to 1998.

CAST

Tim Pigott-SmithSelf - Narrator (voice)

King Hussein of JordanSelf

Yasser ArafatSelf

Shimon PeresSelf - Israel's Prime Minister

Hafez al-AssadSelf - Syrian President (archive footage)

Gamal Abdel NasserSelf - Egyptian President (archive footage)

Moshe DayanSelf - IDF

Anwar SadatSelf - Free Officers Movement

Yizhak RabinSelf - Israeli Defence Minister

Abba EbanSelf - Israel's Foreign Minister

Gideon RafaelSelf - Sharett's Aide

Joseph SiscoSelf - State Department, USA

Uzi NarkisIsraeli Commander

Ariel SharonSelf - Raid Commander