Israel-Palestine Conflict: 5 Must-Watch OTT Movies Based on Israel War History

Israel War Movies:  The world is witnessing the unexpected war situation between Israel and Hamas after over 5,000 powerful missile bombs were fired continuously into Israeli territory by the Islamic terrorist organisation that controls the Palestinian area of Gaza, leading to a security breach in the Iron Dome. The clash between Israel and Palestine is not the one that has started in recent years, it has a very long history. Israeli health officials reported that the attack has already claimed more than 700 lives throughout the nation, and is expected to further increase. On the other hand, 400 people have already died in Gaza, with nearly 5,000 being injured.

Now, if we talk about the history of Israel-Palestine, many people are still unaware of how it all started. Well, it has various reasons as to why there are tensions between the two countries. However, through the medium of screenplay, many movies have shed light on the prevalent situations and some incidents that affected both the countries geographically and politically. Here is the list of 5 movies that try to showcase the actual situation of Israel and Palestine and their citizens. Dive deep into the history and conflicts of these countries by watching these movies that are easily available on OTT. 

Munich (2005)

In the highly acclaimed thriller ‘Munich’, directed by Steven Spielberg, a group of Mossad agents are charged with killing the Palestinian terrorists who carried out the 1972 Munich Olympics tragedy. The moral and psychological repercussions of their acts are brought to light when the squad completes their mission.

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime

The Gatekeeper (2012)

Amiram Nir, the former Chief of the Military Intelligence Directorate of the Israeli Defence Forces, is portrayed in the documentary. Nir, commonly referred to as “The Gatekeeper,” made some of the most controversial and important choices in Israeli military history. The movie provides an exclusive and uncompromising glimpse at the internal affairs of the Israeli military and the challenging moral decisions that its leaders must make.

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime

Waltz With Bashir (2008)

The animated film ‘Waltz With Bashir’ by Ari Folman explores the director’s attempt to recover memories of his time serving as an Israeli soldier in the Lebanon War. This chilling examination of the psychological effects of war gains a surreal depth using the distinctive animation technique.

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime

Bethlehem (2013)

In order to infiltrate a terrorist cell, an Israeli intelligence officer poses as a Palestinian teenager in the political thriller movie ‘Bethlehem’. The officer is forced to face the psychological toll of the Israeli occupation as he earns the terrorists’ trust. This complicated and intense movie presents an original viewpoint on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime

Ajami (2009)

‘Ajami’ is a criminal thriller movie that follows the lives of five interconnected people who live in Jaffa, Israel’s Ajami neighbourhood. The complicated social and political tensions of the Jewish and Arab-populated neighbourhood are highlighted in this movie. Ajami is an intense and realistic movie that provides a raw glimpse at life in Jaffa.

Where to Watch: Netflix

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