The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs
Series Overview
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.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
1998 – 1998
Premiered: Sun, May 10, 1998
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “1992–98”
A series of cloak and-dagger manoeuvres sealed a historic first peace agreement between the Palestinians and Israel in September 1993.
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Cast & Creators
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Tim Pigott-Smith
Self - Narrator (voice)
King Hussein of Jordan
Self
Yasser Arafat
Self
Shimon Peres
Self - Israel's Prime Minister
Hafez al-Assad
Self - Syrian President (archive footage)
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Self - Egyptian President (archive footage)
Moshe Dayan
Self - IDF
Anwar Sadat
Self - Free Officers Movement
Yizhak Rabin
Self - Israeli Defence Minister
Abba Eban
Self - Israel's Foreign Minister
Gideon Rafael
Self - Sharett's Aide
Joseph Sisco
Self - State Department, USA
Uzi Narkis
Israeli Commander
Ariel Sharon
Self - Raid Commander
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Ash, Dai Richards, Michael Simkin
Edward Mirzoeff, Norma Percy
Department Leadership Roster
David Ash
Director
Dai Richards
Director
Michael Simkin
Director
Norma Percy
Producer
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What is The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs about?
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.
How many seasons does The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs have?
The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs?
Key cast members in The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs include Tim Pigott-Smith, King Hussein of Jordan, Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres, Hafez al-Assad.
Who created or directed The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs?
The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs was developed and directed by David Ash, Dai Richards, Michael Simkin.