
Israel's Arab Warriors (2016)
Overview
The last years have seen a steep rise in the number of Arabs signing up to Israel's army. Considered traitors by many in the Arab community, what drives these young men to fight for a country traditionally in conflict with Arab interests? Does this provide a path for Israeli/Arab integration? In this insightful doc, we follow the first Arab battalion fighting for Israel.
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Budget | $0.00 |
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Original Language | en |
Popularity | 0.241 |
Directed By
Oren Rosenfeld
Crew
Oren Rosenfeld
TOP CAST
Jane Corbin
(Voice)
Jane Corbin
Narrator
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