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The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs (1998)

First aired May 10, 19981 season · 6 epsEnded
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DocumentaryWar & Politics
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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.

Top Billed Cast

Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith

Self - Narrator (voice)

King Hussein of Jordan

King Hussein of Jordan

Self

Yasser Arafat

Yasser Arafat

Self

Shimon Peres

Shimon Peres

Self - Israel's Prime Minister

Hafez al-Assad

Hafez al-Assad

Self - Syrian President (archive footage)

Gamal Abdel Nasser

Gamal Abdel Nasser

Self - Egyptian President (archive footage)

Moshe Dayan

Moshe Dayan

Self - IDF

Anwar Sadat

Anwar Sadat

Self - Free Officers Movement

Yizhak Rabin

Yizhak Rabin

Self - Israeli Defence Minister

Abba Eban

Abba Eban

Self - Israel's Foreign Minister

Gideon Rafael

Gideon Rafael

Self - Sharett's Aide

Joseph Sisco

Joseph Sisco

Self - State Department, USA

Uzi Narkis

Uzi Narkis

Israeli Commander

Ariel Sharon

Ariel Sharon

Self - Raid Commander

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

Arabic

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

June 14, 1998

Networks

BBC Two

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