Remaking the Middle East: Israel vs. Iran

July 29, 2025

1h 54m

FRONTLINE examines how Israel ended up fighting wars in Gaza and Iran — and the U.S. role.

Remaking the Middle East: Israel vs. Iran

July 29, 2025

1h 54m

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FRONTLINE examines how Israel ended up fighting wars in Gaza and Iran — and the role of the United States. From filmmakers James Jacoby and Anya Bourg, the documentary traces Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long campaign to defeat Iran, the conflict with the Palestinians, and Netanyahu’s difficult relations with the U.S. over peace and Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

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