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The Human Factor
The Human Factor

The Human Factor

The untold, behind-the-scenes story, of the Middle East peace process

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How US politicians and diplomats, over the past 25 years, have come close to achieving something almost impossible: securing peace between the State of Israel and its Arab and like-minded neighbors, mired in a struggle both dialectical and violent since the early 20th century, due to historical and religious reasons, entrenched offenses and prejudices, and the invisible and tyrannical hand of third countries' geopolitical interests in the area.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

108 mins

Rating

6.75/10

Release Date

07 May 2021

Country

Israel

Cast

Dennis Ross

Dennis Ross

Self - Negotiator

Martin Indyk

Martin Indyk

Self - Negotiator

Gamal Helal

Gamal Helal

Self - Negotiator

Aaron Miller

Aaron Miller

Self - Negotiator

Daniel Kurtzer

Daniel Kurtzer

Self - Negotiator

Robert Malley

Robert Malley

Self - Negotiator

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