Israel and the Palestinians: The Road to 7th October

Israel and the Palestinians: The Road to 7th October

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1 Season · 3 Episodes · Premiered February 24, 2025

World leaders and their top advisers tell the inside story of two decades of conflict that saw diplomacy fail and Hamas's power grow, leading up to the attacks of 7th October 2023.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

3 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Mon, Feb 24 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000 59 min
Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon's controversial withdrawal from Gaza in 2005 opens the door for Hamas to seize control, while efforts to broker peace are thrown into turmoil.
E02
Episode 2
Mon, Feb 24 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000 59 min
Netanyahu and Obama clash over Israel's settlements, and the Israeli PM cuts a deal with Hamas that sees over 1000 prisoners released, including the man who would plan October 7th.
E03
Episode 3
Mon, Feb 24 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000 59 min
Donald Trump, in his first term, tries to make peace his way, and Israel hopes it can contain Hamas in Gaza while building new alliances – before October 7th.

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