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Understanding Palestine and Israel Crisis: Documentaries

With God on our side

(2010) Taking a hard look at the theology and politics of Christian Zionism, which teaches that because the Jews are God's chosen people, Israeli government policies should not be questioned, even when these policies are unjust.

People without a land

(2014) Documentary that offers a completely new perspective on a subject that has been dominated by the same old rhetoric for decades.

Palestine is still the issue

(2002) A documentary about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that has lasted for more than 50 years.

Lemon Tree

(2008) Set in the West Bank, where Palestinian widow Salma Zidane tends her lemon grove. However, when Israeli Defense Minister Navon moves in across the way, his security guards demand she removes the trees, which could shelter terrorists. Refusing to bow down, she engages lawyer Ziad Daud to take her case to the Supreme Court, which brings international attention.

Israel vs. Israel

(2010) Explores the political and social perspectives of Israeli citizens regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Occupation 101

(2006) documentary directed by Sufyan Omeish and Abdallah Omeish. It presents an in-depth analysis of the Israel-Palestine conflict, focusing on the impact of Israeli occupation on Palestinians and the role of the United States in the region.

Tantura

(2022) The film examines one village- Tantura and why "Nakba" is taboo in Israeli society.In the war of 1948 hundreds of Palestinian villages were depopulated.

Gaza fights for freedom

(2019) A documentary directed by journalist Abby Martin. The documentary provides a unique perspective on the Great March of Return, a series of protests held by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip against Israeli occupation.

Gaza

(2019) A beautiful portrait of everyday Gazan citizens, leading meaningful lives beyond the rubble of perennial conflict.

5 broken cameras

(2011) A documentary on a Palestinian farmer's chronicle of his nonviolent resistance to the actions of the Israeli army.

Documentaries on YouTube

Al-Nakba Aljazeera documentary 

The Israeli Lobby (2007) A documentary that delves into the influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups on American foreign policy. Directed by Dutch filmmakers Marije Meerman and Tegenlicht, the documentary features interviews with prominent scholars, journalists, and politicians.