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  • The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs (1998– )
  • TV Series | 300 min | Documentary, History, War
The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs (1998– )
TV Series | 300 min | Documentary, History, War
Decision-makers from Israel, the Arab states, Russia and the US 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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Editors
Daniel de Waal | Sally Hilton | Chris Lysaght | Emma Lysaght
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Updated Dec 31, 1998
Release date (First episode)
1998 (United Kingdom)
Awards
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98 cast members
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Tim Pigott-Smith
Narrator Narrator   See fewer
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Shimon Peres
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Gideon Rafael
Self - Director-General, Foreign Ministry, Israel / Self - Israeli Ambassador to UN / Self - Sharett's Aide / Sharett's Adviser Self - Director-General, Foreign Ministry, Israel / Self - Israeli Ambassador to UN / Self - Sharett's Aide / Sharett's Adviser   See fewer
3
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Joseph Sisco
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3
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Uzi Narkis
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Ariel Sharon
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3
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Abu Ali Shaheen
Self - PLO Leadership in Tunis / Self - Palestinian Fighter Self - PLO Leadership in Tunis / Self - Palestinian Fighter   See fewer
2
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Yasser Arafat
PLO Chairman / Self - Fatah Leader / Self - PLO Chairman PLO Chairman / Self - Fatah Leader / Self - PLO Chairman   See fewer
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Yitzhak Navon
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