1 00:01:01,675 --> 00:01:04,133 And while there is a rattle of gunfire in the Holy Land, 2 00:01:04,266 --> 00:01:05,835 there is cheering in Washington 3 00:01:05,968 --> 00:01:07,703 and Hebrew dances of joy 4 00:01:07,836 --> 00:01:10,875 for a Jewish homeland that has been reborn. 5 00:01:19,213 --> 00:01:20,850 Haganah troops search for Arabs 6 00:01:20,984 --> 00:01:22,484 after capturing the city. 7 00:01:45,842 --> 00:01:47,645 More than 4,000 Palestinians 8 00:01:47,777 --> 00:01:49,679 have been forced to flee their homes. 9 00:01:49,813 --> 00:01:52,548 Their journey as refugees has just started. 10 00:01:59,321 --> 00:02:02,025 Intensive diplomatic negotiations on the Mid-East 11 00:02:02,157 --> 00:02:03,560 continue today in Washington 12 00:02:03,693 --> 00:02:05,663 as Israel's Prime Minister, Golda Meir, 13 00:02:05,796 --> 00:02:07,664 met with President Nixon at the White House 14 00:02:07,797 --> 00:02:08,965 for 80 minutes. 15 00:02:09,099 --> 00:02:11,001 It's a very great privilege for me, 16 00:02:11,133 --> 00:02:13,837 speaking on behalf of the American people... 17 00:02:18,876 --> 00:02:22,113 I had no prior knowledge of the Watergate break-in. 18 00:05:00,606 --> 00:05:02,876 Good morning, Madam Prime Minister. 19 00:05:03,544 --> 00:05:04,745 Good morning. 20 00:05:12,484 --> 00:05:13,787 Please swear. 21 00:05:18,959 --> 00:05:21,795 I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, 22 00:05:21,929 --> 00:05:24,463 knowing that I will be subject to punishment 23 00:05:24,598 --> 00:05:27,100 provided by law if I do not. 24 00:05:37,978 --> 00:05:40,446 Madam Prime Minister. 25 00:05:40,581 --> 00:05:45,919 Let us begin with October the 5th, 1973. 26 00:06:02,102 --> 00:06:03,137 Yes! 27 00:06:06,006 --> 00:06:07,975 Use the fingering I showed you. 28 00:06:13,680 --> 00:06:16,751 East Finchley School, Mrs. Epstein speaking. 29 00:06:16,885 --> 00:06:18,553 This is the Chemist. 30 00:06:23,358 --> 00:06:25,425 This is the Postmistress. Go ahead. 31 00:06:26,060 --> 00:06:27,862 Zinc. Cadmium. 32 00:06:28,462 --> 00:06:31,165 Chlorine. Hydrogen. 33 00:06:34,736 --> 00:06:37,773 - Hello? - This is the Postmistress. 34 00:06:38,773 --> 00:06:41,744 This is the Baker. Go ahead. 35 00:06:43,211 --> 00:06:48,082 Zinc. Cadmium. Chlorine. Hydrogen. 36 00:06:55,423 --> 00:06:58,894 Put out a statement expressing my disappointment 37 00:06:59,028 --> 00:07:02,263 at the Austrian capitulation to the terrorists. 38 00:07:03,298 --> 00:07:06,734 Disappointment, or maybe frustration? 39 00:07:06,868 --> 00:07:08,836 Yes, frustration. That's better. 40 00:07:11,506 --> 00:07:13,642 - Zvika. - Prime Minister. 41 00:07:15,945 --> 00:07:18,347 To what do I owe the pleasure? 42 00:07:18,479 --> 00:07:21,050 I heard from my spy, the Chemist. 43 00:07:21,183 --> 00:07:24,052 He wants to meet tonight. He's warning of war. 44 00:07:26,255 --> 00:07:27,656 As he did in May. 45 00:07:28,357 --> 00:07:29,725 The warning was accurate. 46 00:07:29,858 --> 00:07:33,029 He cried wolf. That's how it was perceived. 47 00:07:34,363 --> 00:07:35,864 Why do you trust this man? 48 00:07:35,998 --> 00:07:38,901 He knows everything and he says war is coming. 49 00:07:39,034 --> 00:07:41,870 Yeah, well, of course, war is coming, but when? 50 00:07:44,505 --> 00:07:48,278 Without Dayan's support, there can be no mobilization 51 00:07:48,411 --> 00:07:52,081 and he is unconvinced that the threat is imminent. 52 00:07:52,915 --> 00:07:55,685 If he resigns, the government falls. 53 00:07:55,819 --> 00:07:57,186 It's that simple. 54 00:07:57,319 --> 00:07:59,488 And then the Arabs will most certainly attack. 55 00:07:59,622 --> 00:08:01,123 What does your gut tell you? 56 00:08:02,191 --> 00:08:04,226 My gut is none of your business. 57 00:08:05,462 --> 00:08:06,763 But... 58 00:08:08,131 --> 00:08:09,132 Hmm. 59 00:08:10,667 --> 00:08:12,235 You're right. There is something. 60 00:08:15,170 --> 00:08:17,640 Ask the Chemist for a date, a document, 61 00:08:17,774 --> 00:08:19,908 something concrete I can work with. 62 00:08:23,947 --> 00:08:27,251 I think I'll stay in Tel-Aviv with my son over Kippur. 63 00:08:28,985 --> 00:08:31,921 After your meeting, call me on the secure line. 64 00:08:35,780 --> 00:08:38,157 For those who fast, the weather will be pleasant. 65 00:08:38,282 --> 00:08:39,867 We wish all the people in Israel 66 00:08:39,992 --> 00:08:42,703 an easy fast and G'Mar Chatima Tova. 67 00:08:42,828 --> 00:08:46,750 Our broadcasts will resume when the fast ends. 68 00:08:52,142 --> 00:08:53,410 No one saw you enter, 69 00:08:53,543 --> 00:08:54,545 Madam Prime Minister. 70 00:08:54,678 --> 00:08:56,113 - Mmm-hmm. - It's all clear. 71 00:09:21,038 --> 00:09:23,874 - Madam Prime Minister. - Dr. Rosenfeld. 72 00:09:24,008 --> 00:09:25,309 I can't see any new growth. 73 00:09:25,443 --> 00:09:28,748 The cobalt radiation appears to be working. 74 00:09:28,879 --> 00:09:31,649 But the cigarettes and the black coffee... 75 00:09:31,782 --> 00:09:33,451 You're making my job much harder. 76 00:09:33,584 --> 00:09:35,786 And you mine. 77 00:09:36,987 --> 00:09:39,057 Could you manage another treatment? 78 00:09:39,191 --> 00:09:41,493 - Do I have a choice? - Not really. 79 00:09:41,626 --> 00:09:43,160 This lymphoma is aggressive. 80 00:09:43,294 --> 00:09:45,997 Make sure she eats and takes her medication. 81 00:09:54,138 --> 00:09:56,908 I want you to promise me one thing. 82 00:09:57,042 --> 00:10:01,713 If you detect the slightest sign of dementia, 83 00:10:02,781 --> 00:10:04,316 you will tell me. 84 00:10:05,016 --> 00:10:07,152 I can't trust the flatterers. 85 00:10:09,888 --> 00:10:11,122 I promise. 86 00:10:12,224 --> 00:10:14,726 Now, Madam Prime Minister, can I have this? 87 00:10:20,866 --> 00:10:22,267 Thank you. 88 00:10:54,601 --> 00:10:56,235 Yes? 89 00:10:56,369 --> 00:10:58,504 - I spoke to my friend. - And? 90 00:10:58,639 --> 00:11:02,041 Egyptian Airlines have moved all their aircraft to Tripoli. 91 00:11:02,175 --> 00:11:05,343 The party will begin today, towards sundown. 92 00:11:05,877 --> 00:11:07,246 Do you believe him? 93 00:11:08,549 --> 00:11:09,749 Yes. 94 00:11:11,450 --> 00:11:13,353 Thank you. 95 00:11:57,565 --> 00:12:00,067 - Right, sorry, madam. - Sorry about that. 96 00:12:04,204 --> 00:12:07,642 Marwan says the attack will begin around sundown. 97 00:12:07,774 --> 00:12:10,978 Soviet diplomats and their families are leaving Egypt. 98 00:12:11,111 --> 00:12:14,483 If he's right, we have less than 12 hours to prepare. 99 00:12:14,618 --> 00:12:16,083 Sadat detests the Russians. 100 00:12:16,216 --> 00:12:18,118 It's not the first time he's kicked them out. 101 00:12:18,252 --> 00:12:20,487 The Egyptians need the Russians 102 00:12:20,622 --> 00:12:22,089 to operate the SAM missiles. 103 00:12:22,222 --> 00:12:23,266 Unless they've taught them which 104 00:12:23,290 --> 00:12:24,759 buttons to press, of course. 105 00:12:24,892 --> 00:12:26,894 Anything's possible. 106 00:12:27,028 --> 00:12:29,396 Are the Russians leaving Syria too? 107 00:12:29,530 --> 00:12:30,798 I haven't heard anything. 108 00:12:30,932 --> 00:12:32,267 Show them the photos, Benny. 109 00:12:32,400 --> 00:12:35,202 We overflew the canal last night. 110 00:12:35,335 --> 00:12:37,372 We've never seen a build-up like it. 111 00:12:37,504 --> 00:12:38,673 Tanks, artillery, 112 00:12:38,805 --> 00:12:40,774 bridging equipment, thousands of men. 113 00:12:42,043 --> 00:12:43,444 I admit, the numbers, 114 00:12:43,579 --> 00:12:45,947 it's enough to give you a stroke. 115 00:12:46,080 --> 00:12:48,283 Is the eavesdropping system switched on? 116 00:12:48,416 --> 00:12:49,416 Yes. 117 00:12:50,285 --> 00:12:52,420 - What've you heard? - Nothing. 118 00:12:52,554 --> 00:12:54,422 We've got their command lines tapped. 119 00:12:54,556 --> 00:12:56,591 If Sadat had given a signal for war, 120 00:12:56,724 --> 00:12:57,724 we would have heard it. 121 00:12:57,825 --> 00:12:59,127 When he breaks wind, 122 00:12:59,260 --> 00:13:00,729 I hear it first. 123 00:13:00,862 --> 00:13:02,765 So you've seen the report from London? 124 00:13:02,897 --> 00:13:04,466 Marwan said the same in May. 125 00:13:04,601 --> 00:13:07,235 Without long-range bombers, any Egyptian attack will fail. 126 00:13:07,368 --> 00:13:09,071 Shazly's plan is to cross the canal, 127 00:13:09,204 --> 00:13:11,873 dig in under missile umbrella, then bleed us to death. 128 00:13:12,006 --> 00:13:13,726 They won't need long-range bombers for that. 129 00:13:13,776 --> 00:13:16,144 They also have a plan to destroy our economy 130 00:13:16,277 --> 00:13:18,112 by luring us to the front again and again. 131 00:13:18,246 --> 00:13:19,658 The Egyptians and Syrians have nearly 132 00:13:19,682 --> 00:13:22,585 a million men on our borders. We must act. 133 00:13:22,719 --> 00:13:24,720 Come on. They mobilized in similar numbers 134 00:13:24,852 --> 00:13:26,322 twenty-two times this year alone. 135 00:13:26,455 --> 00:13:28,590 The regulars can hold the line for 48 hours, 136 00:13:28,724 --> 00:13:31,126 but the reserves will need three days to mobilize. 137 00:13:31,260 --> 00:13:32,595 If the warning is accurate, 138 00:13:32,729 --> 00:13:34,238 then we should have mobilized yesterday. 139 00:13:34,262 --> 00:13:36,097 - If, if! - We've been surprised. 140 00:13:36,230 --> 00:13:37,801 We must attack now. 141 00:13:37,966 --> 00:13:40,169 My boys are fueled up and sitting in their cockpits. 142 00:13:40,302 --> 00:13:42,003 Just give me the word and I'll smash them. 143 00:13:42,137 --> 00:13:43,577 I would not support the first strike. 144 00:13:43,606 --> 00:13:45,841 They have not even given the signal for war. 145 00:13:45,974 --> 00:13:48,077 What about a partial mobilization? 146 00:13:48,210 --> 00:13:49,511 Sixty thousand troops. 147 00:13:49,646 --> 00:13:51,322 Any more will be seen as an act of aggression. 148 00:13:51,346 --> 00:13:54,684 - I need 200,000. - Sixty thousand or 200,000, 149 00:13:54,818 --> 00:13:56,285 what difference does it make? 150 00:13:56,418 --> 00:13:59,055 You want to mobilize on Yom Kippur, the holiest day? 151 00:13:59,189 --> 00:14:01,957 The political fallout will bring down the government. 152 00:14:02,091 --> 00:14:05,196 Which is why it is the perfect day to attack. 153 00:14:10,265 --> 00:14:13,670 I suggest we mobilize 120,000 troops. 154 00:14:13,803 --> 00:14:15,472 Better to be safe than sorry, huh? 155 00:14:15,606 --> 00:14:18,141 A hundred and twenty thousand men is not enough. 156 00:14:18,274 --> 00:14:19,341 - It is. - It's not. 157 00:14:19,475 --> 00:14:20,845 - It is. - It is not. 158 00:14:20,977 --> 00:14:22,088 We'll be outnumbered seven to one. 159 00:14:22,112 --> 00:14:24,313 The decision has been made. 160 00:14:24,446 --> 00:14:26,717 One hundred and twenty thousand. 161 00:14:26,851 --> 00:14:28,051 Thank you, gentlemen. 162 00:14:39,295 --> 00:14:41,799 Did you trust the Egyptian spy, Marwan? 163 00:14:41,931 --> 00:14:45,168 I was worried that he might be a double agent, of course, 164 00:14:45,301 --> 00:14:49,439 but I... I trusted the judgement of Zamir. 165 00:14:49,573 --> 00:14:54,912 So why didn't you mobilize your reserves on the 5th? 166 00:14:55,045 --> 00:14:57,447 On the day that he warned you of war? 167 00:14:58,783 --> 00:15:00,284 Dayan wasn't losing any sleep. 168 00:15:00,419 --> 00:15:04,187 And he knew the situation in the north and the south. 169 00:15:07,558 --> 00:15:09,894 Should I have gone against him? 170 00:15:10,026 --> 00:15:11,563 You are the Prime Minister. 171 00:15:11,696 --> 00:15:14,832 And an extra 24 hours to prepare for war, 172 00:15:15,633 --> 00:15:18,235 that might've saved many lives. 173 00:15:19,436 --> 00:15:23,307 Yes, well, that's the question, isn't it? 174 00:15:54,171 --> 00:15:55,440 Morning, dear. 175 00:16:51,298 --> 00:16:52,999 I was beginning to panic. 176 00:16:53,131 --> 00:16:54,332 I made soup. 177 00:16:55,200 --> 00:16:56,936 No, I'll have it later. 178 00:16:57,637 --> 00:17:00,138 - It's both or neither. - Okay. 179 00:17:07,548 --> 00:17:11,049 Everywhere is shut. I got this from the airport. 180 00:17:37,010 --> 00:17:38,444 - Ready? - Hmm. 181 00:17:39,914 --> 00:17:42,849 In my day, they stood for the Prime Minister. 182 00:17:47,821 --> 00:17:49,121 Where's your son? 183 00:17:49,957 --> 00:17:51,357 Heading to the canal. 184 00:17:51,490 --> 00:17:53,827 He's a tank driver with Bren's division. 185 00:18:02,870 --> 00:18:04,672 - Say it's bullshit. - You can't. 186 00:18:04,807 --> 00:18:08,208 You can't keep on moving money from one account to another. 187 00:18:08,342 --> 00:18:10,611 There's not the money to fund the war. 188 00:18:21,956 --> 00:18:23,391 Dado? 189 00:18:23,525 --> 00:18:26,995 At 10:00 a.m., we began mobilizing 120,000 troops, 190 00:18:27,127 --> 00:18:28,729 including two armored brigades. 191 00:18:28,862 --> 00:18:31,032 A few minutes ago, the Syrians began removing 192 00:18:31,164 --> 00:18:32,684 the camouflage netting from their guns. 193 00:18:35,436 --> 00:18:38,706 On the canal, the Egyptians are cutting channels 194 00:18:38,840 --> 00:18:42,043 through their sand barrier in preparation for crossing. 195 00:18:44,579 --> 00:18:47,015 - When will the attacks start? - Towards sundown. 196 00:18:47,147 --> 00:18:48,515 This is our best information. 197 00:18:48,650 --> 00:18:50,885 It seems likely that we've been surprised. 198 00:18:51,019 --> 00:18:53,889 So how the hell did this happen, Zeira, huh? 199 00:18:54,023 --> 00:18:55,423 We gave you $100 million 200 00:18:55,556 --> 00:18:58,393 for your damn eavesdropping system. 201 00:18:58,527 --> 00:18:59,862 And you promised us 202 00:18:59,995 --> 00:19:03,032 seventy-two hours' notice in case of an attack. 203 00:19:03,164 --> 00:19:06,166 This is not a court of inquiry. 204 00:19:06,299 --> 00:19:07,802 And watch your language, please. 205 00:19:21,116 --> 00:19:22,316 Four hours early. 206 00:19:26,055 --> 00:19:28,657 The Egyptians are shelling across the canal. 207 00:19:28,791 --> 00:19:30,458 Syrian jets are bombing the Golan. 208 00:19:33,227 --> 00:19:34,395 The Egyptians have fired 209 00:19:34,530 --> 00:19:36,800 a Kelt cruise missile at Tel Aviv. 210 00:19:36,933 --> 00:19:39,101 I'm not going to get under the table, 211 00:19:39,233 --> 00:19:41,036 but don't let me stop you. 212 00:19:41,170 --> 00:19:44,338 You all have a plan. Go back to your ministries 213 00:19:44,472 --> 00:19:46,775 and put it into effect with calm precision. 214 00:19:46,909 --> 00:19:48,611 Thank you, gentlemen. 215 00:19:51,680 --> 00:19:54,617 Moshe, we place our trust in you. 216 00:19:56,317 --> 00:19:59,321 The Syrians are the immediate threat. 217 00:19:59,455 --> 00:20:01,456 I'll go up to the north and command. 218 00:20:01,590 --> 00:20:04,894 Go on television first. Reassure the people. 219 00:20:08,965 --> 00:20:12,334 Then teach our enemies a lesson they'll never forget. 220 00:20:12,468 --> 00:20:13,837 We will crush their bones. 221 00:20:13,971 --> 00:20:17,006 We will tear them limb from limb. 222 00:20:25,247 --> 00:20:27,250 Get Kissinger on the phone. 223 00:20:27,421 --> 00:20:30,548 An IDF spokesperson has informed us 224 00:20:30,674 --> 00:20:32,445 that Syrian forces are attacking in the north. 225 00:20:32,469 --> 00:20:34,719 The Egyptians are advancing in the Sinai Desert, 226 00:20:34,844 --> 00:20:37,347 in the south, and bombing our forces. 227 00:20:37,472 --> 00:20:40,976 If Syria conquers the Golan Heights, 228 00:20:41,101 --> 00:20:44,146 Israel will be vulnerable to a large-scale invasion. 229 00:20:52,609 --> 00:20:54,410 Secretary Kissinger on line one. 230 00:21:03,721 --> 00:21:05,189 One moment, please. He's picking up. 231 00:21:13,429 --> 00:21:14,731 Hello? 232 00:21:14,864 --> 00:21:16,901 - Mr. Secretary. - Madam Prime Minister. 233 00:21:17,034 --> 00:21:20,604 - I'm sorry to wake you, Henry. - Not at all. 234 00:21:21,505 --> 00:21:23,974 We've got trouble with the neighbors again. 235 00:21:24,108 --> 00:21:25,943 I'm sorry to hear that. 236 00:21:26,076 --> 00:21:28,712 Uh, could I ask who fired the first shot? 237 00:21:28,846 --> 00:21:32,183 A first strike would have made things much easier for us, 238 00:21:32,315 --> 00:21:34,151 but I gave the President my word. 239 00:21:34,285 --> 00:21:37,956 - I appreciate that. - We've been surprised, Henry. 240 00:21:38,089 --> 00:21:40,859 And this time, it won't be over in a week. 241 00:21:40,992 --> 00:21:43,027 I'll start to apply diplomatic pressure. 242 00:21:43,160 --> 00:21:45,964 Please do. But be clear on one point. 243 00:21:46,097 --> 00:21:49,534 We will keep fighting until every Egyptian soldier 244 00:21:49,668 --> 00:21:52,236 has been driven back across the canal. 245 00:21:52,368 --> 00:21:54,539 They will gain nothing by force. 246 00:21:54,673 --> 00:21:56,107 If they want their land back, 247 00:21:56,241 --> 00:21:59,410 they must recognize the sovereign state of Israel. 248 00:21:59,911 --> 00:22:00,912 I understand. 249 00:22:01,046 --> 00:22:03,582 - Thank you, Henry. - Good luck, Golda. 250 00:22:06,918 --> 00:22:08,385 They'll help us, won't they? 251 00:22:08,519 --> 00:22:10,788 If they get caught sending us one bullet, 252 00:22:10,921 --> 00:22:13,725 the Saudis will cut off their oil. 253 00:22:13,859 --> 00:22:16,963 - He wants us to win. - But with a bloody nose. 254 00:22:17,096 --> 00:22:19,898 That way, the Egyptians will see him as a friend 255 00:22:20,031 --> 00:22:21,465 and they'll abandon the Soviets 256 00:22:21,600 --> 00:22:23,303 because containing the Russians, 257 00:22:23,434 --> 00:22:25,637 that's all he cares about. 258 00:22:27,639 --> 00:22:29,074 The enemy's tanks have 259 00:22:29,207 --> 00:22:33,511 penetrated our lines and occupied several outposts. 260 00:22:35,915 --> 00:22:40,987 We have suffered losses in lives and territory. 261 00:22:41,120 --> 00:22:42,954 That much is true. 262 00:22:43,088 --> 00:22:45,457 What the hell is wrong with him? 263 00:22:45,591 --> 00:22:48,293 It is more or less as we expected 264 00:22:48,425 --> 00:22:50,162 of the first day of battle. 265 00:22:51,898 --> 00:22:55,902 I cannot, and will not, give exact numbers. 266 00:22:56,035 --> 00:22:58,004 - Get me Medzini. - All I can say... 267 00:22:58,137 --> 00:22:59,572 I need a speech. 268 00:22:59,705 --> 00:23:04,043 Is that this battle will end in victory. 269 00:23:05,810 --> 00:23:06,979 God help us all. 270 00:23:18,258 --> 00:23:19,892 We overflew the canal an hour ago. 271 00:23:20,026 --> 00:23:23,095 The Egyptians have ten operational bridges. 272 00:23:23,229 --> 00:23:24,462 Two divisions have crossed 273 00:23:24,597 --> 00:23:26,532 and are digging in on the east bank. 274 00:23:26,666 --> 00:23:28,034 And the Golan? 275 00:23:28,167 --> 00:23:31,805 Syrian tanks are advancing in their thousands. 276 00:23:31,939 --> 00:23:37,442 We are trying our best, but it's very, very serious. 277 00:23:40,080 --> 00:23:41,081 Moshe. 278 00:23:43,549 --> 00:23:44,750 How was that? 279 00:23:45,152 --> 00:23:46,853 Fine. Fine. 280 00:23:47,654 --> 00:23:48,989 Are you all right? 281 00:23:49,790 --> 00:23:51,792 Yes. Of course. 282 00:23:53,293 --> 00:23:56,997 Go to the Golan. See what's happening, report back. 283 00:23:58,497 --> 00:23:59,599 - Go. - Yes. 284 00:24:03,136 --> 00:24:05,138 30 seconds, Madam Prime Minister. 285 00:24:20,199 --> 00:24:22,075 Good evening to our listeners. 286 00:24:22,201 --> 00:24:25,205 A press conference will start in a moment in Tel Aviv 287 00:24:25,330 --> 00:24:27,789 with Prime Minister, Golda Meir. 288 00:24:27,915 --> 00:24:29,667 We will be broadcasting live on our channel 289 00:24:29,792 --> 00:24:32,243 as the Prime Minister addresses the nation. 290 00:24:32,267 --> 00:24:33,267 Mmm-mmm. 291 00:24:35,703 --> 00:24:38,238 Are you ready, Prime Minister? 292 00:24:42,276 --> 00:24:45,279 Four, three, 293 00:24:46,214 --> 00:24:47,215 two... 294 00:24:52,487 --> 00:24:54,255 Today... 295 00:24:54,389 --> 00:24:56,390 around 2:00 p.m., 296 00:24:56,522 --> 00:24:58,793 the Egyptian and Syrian armies 297 00:24:58,926 --> 00:25:02,096 launched an offensive against Israel. 298 00:25:02,230 --> 00:25:05,066 The enemy suffered serious losses. 299 00:25:06,901 --> 00:25:09,005 The rulers of Egypt and Syria 300 00:25:09,139 --> 00:25:13,307 have long planned a ceasefire violation. 301 00:25:15,476 --> 00:25:17,045 In their cowardice, 302 00:25:17,178 --> 00:25:23,151 the attackers spread the lie that Israel opened fire first. 303 00:25:23,284 --> 00:25:27,056 Our enemies hoped to surprise the citizens of Israel 304 00:25:27,189 --> 00:25:28,923 on Yom Kippur. 305 00:25:29,057 --> 00:25:32,360 But we were not surprised. 306 00:25:32,794 --> 00:25:34,162 For several days, 307 00:25:34,295 --> 00:25:37,433 the Israeli intelligence services have known 308 00:25:37,566 --> 00:25:40,102 that the Egyptian and Syrian armies 309 00:25:40,235 --> 00:25:43,038 were preparing for a combined attack. 310 00:25:47,376 --> 00:25:50,345 We wholeheartedly trust in the spirit 311 00:25:50,478 --> 00:25:53,478 and power of the IDF to defeat the enemy. 312 00:25:53,502 --> 00:25:57,548 They are all around us. They are everywhere. 313 00:25:57,673 --> 00:26:00,509 The entire valley is infested with Syrian tanks. 314 00:26:00,634 --> 00:26:02,636 We are being smashed down here. 315 00:26:08,017 --> 00:26:09,937 I have lost an entire platoon. I have to retreat. 316 00:26:09,977 --> 00:26:13,314 Get back in there, Lieutenant. Do not retreat. 317 00:26:15,317 --> 00:26:18,902 They can't take the north. Drive forward! 318 00:26:19,028 --> 00:26:21,239 We are heading into hell. My whole team is gone. 319 00:26:21,364 --> 00:26:23,034 Stay calm and do as you're told! 320 00:26:23,157 --> 00:26:25,260 I can't hold the line anymore. I need urgent help! Over! 321 00:26:25,284 --> 00:26:28,787 They're destroying our tanks with infantry and shells. 322 00:26:31,166 --> 00:26:35,587 I've not seen anything like this. It's an onslaught. Over. 323 00:26:35,712 --> 00:26:39,174 Point-blank range! Thousands of tanks are in front of us! 324 00:26:39,299 --> 00:26:42,886 They're firing at us! They're slaughtering us! Over! 325 00:26:43,011 --> 00:26:45,305 We need help... 326 00:27:29,113 --> 00:27:31,949 We lost. We lost the north. 327 00:27:36,287 --> 00:27:39,290 It's Armageddon. We lost the north. 328 00:27:39,423 --> 00:27:42,626 I alerted Dimona. The nuclear weapon. 329 00:27:42,759 --> 00:27:45,062 - Yes, that's what I did. - What? 330 00:27:45,196 --> 00:27:47,898 You did what? Are you serious? 331 00:27:48,733 --> 00:27:50,302 Get Dado up here now. 332 00:27:51,435 --> 00:27:52,637 Come, Moshe. 333 00:27:52,770 --> 00:27:53,970 This is another Masada, Golda. 334 00:27:54,072 --> 00:27:55,372 Come with me. Come on. Come. 335 00:27:55,506 --> 00:27:57,508 I saw it with my own eyes. I swear. 336 00:28:02,146 --> 00:28:05,450 We lost around 80, 100 tanks. 337 00:28:05,585 --> 00:28:09,621 The whole division is gone. Just gone. 338 00:28:09,753 --> 00:28:13,325 In all sincerity and friendship, 339 00:28:13,459 --> 00:28:15,759 I offer you my resignation, Golda. 340 00:28:18,963 --> 00:28:22,100 - I have failed. - I need you on your feet. 341 00:28:24,670 --> 00:28:26,104 Do you understand? 342 00:28:27,573 --> 00:28:28,873 No more of this. 343 00:28:30,676 --> 00:28:33,411 Go home. Wash your face. 344 00:28:35,113 --> 00:28:37,047 And snap out of it. 345 00:28:38,316 --> 00:28:39,317 Go! 346 00:29:11,182 --> 00:29:12,418 What's going on? 347 00:29:12,552 --> 00:29:14,953 Have you blown the bridges over the Jordan? 348 00:29:15,987 --> 00:29:17,658 How will the reserves get up to the Golan 349 00:29:17,790 --> 00:29:19,559 without the bridges? 350 00:29:19,693 --> 00:29:22,795 He wants to arm the nuclear weapon. 351 00:29:24,665 --> 00:29:25,898 Has he gone mad? 352 00:29:26,667 --> 00:29:27,899 Dayan... 353 00:29:30,102 --> 00:29:31,571 Dayan is finished. 354 00:29:32,638 --> 00:29:34,240 Take no orders from him. 355 00:29:34,373 --> 00:29:36,942 You are in full command now. 356 00:29:44,651 --> 00:29:46,052 We had a terrible night. 357 00:29:48,087 --> 00:29:50,657 The Syrians have broken through our lines with many tanks, 358 00:29:50,791 --> 00:29:53,560 but for some reason, they have not pressed forward. 359 00:29:53,694 --> 00:29:54,960 Maybe they're short of fuel 360 00:29:55,094 --> 00:29:56,731 or they don't have orders, I don't know. 361 00:29:56,863 --> 00:29:58,231 It's given us a breathing space. 362 00:29:58,365 --> 00:29:59,733 I've instructed the air force 363 00:29:59,865 --> 00:30:01,233 to bring planes from the south. 364 00:30:01,368 --> 00:30:03,208 They have orders to attack anything that moves. 365 00:30:03,303 --> 00:30:06,405 The situation is difficult. 366 00:30:06,540 --> 00:30:08,508 But the 679th are fighting hard. 367 00:30:08,643 --> 00:30:11,177 They're tough boys. They won't let their country down. 368 00:30:11,310 --> 00:30:14,181 Now, on the Egyptian front... 369 00:30:16,350 --> 00:30:19,554 we have failed to stop the enemy crossing the canal. 370 00:30:19,687 --> 00:30:22,624 Our tanks arrived too late and in too few numbers. 371 00:30:22,758 --> 00:30:25,859 The Egyptians have brought up mobile SAM missile launchers 372 00:30:25,992 --> 00:30:27,761 and the air force has been hit very hard. 373 00:30:27,893 --> 00:30:29,329 How many Phantoms have we lost? 374 00:30:29,463 --> 00:30:31,331 Around 30. 375 00:30:31,465 --> 00:30:33,100 Fifty aircrew dead or missing. 376 00:30:33,233 --> 00:30:34,536 And men? 377 00:30:34,670 --> 00:30:37,371 Hundred and seventy for sure, maybe more. 378 00:30:37,504 --> 00:30:38,806 Most pressingly, 379 00:30:38,939 --> 00:30:41,975 the strong points are surrounded. 380 00:30:42,109 --> 00:30:44,344 Approximately 600 soldiers, 381 00:30:44,478 --> 00:30:47,180 most of them reservists, are trapped. 382 00:30:50,417 --> 00:30:51,953 Why weren't they evacuated? 383 00:30:52,086 --> 00:30:54,522 General Gonen told them to fight to the end. 384 00:30:54,656 --> 00:30:57,959 The Egyptians are dug in across this line. 385 00:30:58,092 --> 00:31:00,160 Gonen is preparing a counterattack. 386 00:31:00,293 --> 00:31:02,230 Sharon is head to the south. 387 00:31:02,363 --> 00:31:05,198 The plan is to relieve the strong points 388 00:31:05,332 --> 00:31:08,336 and drive the Egyptians back across the canal. 389 00:31:09,137 --> 00:31:11,239 You'll rescue these boys. 390 00:31:18,345 --> 00:31:20,515 - Golda. - You're back. 391 00:31:20,649 --> 00:31:22,884 - Anymore from your friend? - He's in Cairo. 392 00:31:23,016 --> 00:31:24,686 The Egyptians have crossed the canal? 393 00:31:25,854 --> 00:31:27,756 Dado is planning a counterattack. 394 00:31:28,590 --> 00:31:30,660 That is what they're expecting. 395 00:31:30,794 --> 00:31:32,260 We'll be walking into a trap. 396 00:31:34,962 --> 00:31:38,199 But there are 400 kids trapped in the fortresses. 397 00:31:39,367 --> 00:31:41,436 The Egyptians will be waiting. 398 00:31:41,570 --> 00:31:43,639 You must stop this attack, Golda. 399 00:31:46,643 --> 00:31:50,045 I do not make the military decisions. 400 00:31:50,178 --> 00:31:52,147 But, Golda, it will be suicidal! 401 00:31:52,281 --> 00:31:54,383 I'm a politician, not a soldier. 402 00:31:54,516 --> 00:31:56,585 Golda, Golda. Please, I can't... 403 00:31:59,353 --> 00:32:01,623 What the hell do you want from me? 404 00:32:06,161 --> 00:32:07,764 Golda! 405 00:32:07,897 --> 00:32:09,198 Golda, are you all right? 406 00:32:09,331 --> 00:32:11,366 Breathe, Golda. Please, breathe. 407 00:32:13,101 --> 00:32:14,704 Do you want to drink something? 408 00:32:17,806 --> 00:32:19,742 The enemy has tasted blood. 409 00:32:21,477 --> 00:32:24,146 There is no reason for them to stop now. 410 00:32:25,047 --> 00:32:27,983 This is 1948 again. 411 00:32:29,485 --> 00:32:32,054 We are fighting for our lives. 412 00:32:33,656 --> 00:32:36,693 If the Americans throw us to the dogs, 413 00:32:36,826 --> 00:32:39,394 and the Arabs reach Tel Aviv, 414 00:32:40,462 --> 00:32:42,666 I will not be taken alive. 415 00:32:46,201 --> 00:32:48,739 And you are to make sure of that. 416 00:32:51,507 --> 00:32:53,711 The Americans, they won't let us down. 417 00:32:58,080 --> 00:32:59,315 Why not? 418 00:33:00,250 --> 00:33:02,285 Because you won't let it happen. 419 00:33:11,361 --> 00:33:13,495 Sorry, but you're not dead yet. 420 00:33:13,630 --> 00:33:16,466 Hmm. Alive and kicking. 421 00:33:55,674 --> 00:33:57,141 What is this we're hearing? 422 00:33:57,274 --> 00:33:59,376 Our troops on the canal. They're surrounded. 423 00:33:59,510 --> 00:34:02,379 These are the fortifications where the boys are trapped. 424 00:34:02,513 --> 00:34:04,414 Bren and his tank division will 425 00:34:04,548 --> 00:34:06,651 push forward across this plain, 426 00:34:06,785 --> 00:34:09,218 smash through the Egyptian line 427 00:34:09,352 --> 00:34:11,221 and relieve the strong points. 428 00:34:12,122 --> 00:34:13,892 The counterattack is starting. 429 00:34:14,970 --> 00:34:16,431 Move out. Cross the plain. 430 00:34:16,556 --> 00:34:19,308 Move fast. Don't make yourself an easy target. 431 00:34:19,934 --> 00:34:22,812 Let's terrify them. Destroy anything that moves. 432 00:34:22,937 --> 00:34:27,525 We're moving fast. Why aren't they firing? 433 00:34:29,401 --> 00:34:32,321 What was that? Was that a tank? 434 00:34:32,447 --> 00:34:34,908 It's not a tank. Where is it? 435 00:34:35,033 --> 00:34:36,992 I can see our fortresses on the canal. 436 00:34:37,117 --> 00:34:39,412 - Has anyone seen it? - I think it's our forces. 437 00:34:39,538 --> 00:34:42,206 It's not ours and it's not a tank. I can hear its whistle. 438 00:34:42,331 --> 00:34:44,376 - What is it? - It's not coming from a tank. 439 00:34:44,501 --> 00:34:46,293 - It's an RPG. - Where is it coming from? 440 00:34:46,418 --> 00:34:47,962 I can't see a thing. 441 00:34:48,087 --> 00:34:50,048 I've been hit. I've been hit. My tank's been hit! 442 00:34:50,173 --> 00:34:51,591 It's Sagger missiles. 443 00:34:51,716 --> 00:34:54,302 It's an ambush. They're covering the whole area. 444 00:34:54,427 --> 00:34:56,721 Insert a shell! Always have a shell in the barrel. 445 00:34:56,847 --> 00:34:57,847 We're under fire. 446 00:34:57,889 --> 00:34:59,807 We're getting smashed. 447 00:35:03,936 --> 00:35:07,482 Retreat, retreat! Saggers are being fired nonstop. Retreat. 448 00:35:12,113 --> 00:35:13,613 Hundreds of Saggers have been fired. 449 00:35:13,738 --> 00:35:16,199 We're at the firing line! Retreat! 450 00:35:16,324 --> 00:35:19,035 This is the commander. Fire back at them! 451 00:35:19,160 --> 00:35:21,079 What are you waiting for? 452 00:35:21,204 --> 00:35:22,914 I can't fire! The shell is stuck! 453 00:35:23,039 --> 00:35:24,124 The shell is stuck! 454 00:35:24,249 --> 00:35:27,043 This is the commander. No one retreats. 455 00:35:27,168 --> 00:35:28,504 Go back to your positions 456 00:35:28,629 --> 00:35:31,215 and fire back at them! Is that clear? 457 00:35:31,340 --> 00:35:33,509 My whole section is injured. We don't stand a chance. 458 00:35:33,634 --> 00:35:36,386 It's vital we secure the line. Don't retreat. 459 00:35:36,511 --> 00:35:40,141 This is an order. I repeat, do not retreat! 460 00:35:40,474 --> 00:35:43,018 I want reinforcements if it's possible. Over. 461 00:35:43,143 --> 00:35:45,980 This is Three. The enemy has infiltrated... 462 00:35:49,650 --> 00:35:51,360 This is the commander. 463 00:35:51,485 --> 00:35:55,030 Hold positions and secure the line immediately. Over. 464 00:35:55,155 --> 00:35:56,991 My squad commander is dead. 465 00:35:57,116 --> 00:35:59,951 Adar is dead. I'm aba... I'm abandoning... 466 00:36:00,076 --> 00:36:01,454 Please send us help! 467 00:36:01,579 --> 00:36:04,081 I... I don't want to die... 468 00:36:04,498 --> 00:36:08,544 I want... I want to go home! I want to go ho... 469 00:36:18,804 --> 00:36:20,681 The Zionists are dead. 470 00:36:20,806 --> 00:36:23,017 We are in full control of the area. 471 00:38:59,249 --> 00:39:01,751 It's your anxiety talking, Golda. 472 00:39:10,761 --> 00:39:13,395 Come on, I'll make us some more coffee, all right? 473 00:39:25,308 --> 00:39:26,944 How are you? 474 00:39:28,345 --> 00:39:30,480 - Fine. - You coming in? 475 00:39:33,217 --> 00:39:34,417 I need you. 476 00:39:39,290 --> 00:39:40,522 I'll be there. 477 00:40:01,511 --> 00:40:03,614 Come, Moshe. Sit. 478 00:40:05,784 --> 00:40:10,889 I lost another 13 Phantoms and nine Skyhawks. 479 00:40:11,022 --> 00:40:12,390 Eleven pilots dead. 480 00:40:12,523 --> 00:40:14,291 At this rate, 481 00:40:14,425 --> 00:40:16,928 three, maybe four more days and I'm out of the fight. 482 00:40:22,300 --> 00:40:25,870 What happened to Sharon and his flanking attack? 483 00:40:26,004 --> 00:40:27,672 He drove around the desert all afternoon 484 00:40:27,806 --> 00:40:30,141 with 30 photographers in tow. 485 00:40:30,275 --> 00:40:33,078 - He didn't fire a shot. - That man. 486 00:40:33,211 --> 00:40:34,546 And Bren? 487 00:40:34,679 --> 00:40:37,480 His division is virtually destroyed. 488 00:40:38,917 --> 00:40:40,885 We still have, er, 400 boys 489 00:40:41,019 --> 00:40:43,089 trapped in the fortresses along the canal. 490 00:40:43,222 --> 00:40:44,790 We're working on a new rescue plan. 491 00:40:44,923 --> 00:40:46,825 - The Egyptians know that. - No one left behind. 492 00:40:46,958 --> 00:40:49,663 - It's a trap. - No one left behind, Zvika! 493 00:40:52,063 --> 00:40:54,632 What is the point of risking more lives? 494 00:40:54,766 --> 00:40:57,068 Let's be honest with ourselves. 495 00:40:57,202 --> 00:40:59,905 If we sent a rescue mission, its purpose would be 496 00:41:00,039 --> 00:41:04,309 to save our reputation as much as save those boys. 497 00:41:04,442 --> 00:41:07,179 So, what are our options? 498 00:41:08,913 --> 00:41:11,817 Sharon wants to cross the canal 499 00:41:11,951 --> 00:41:13,585 and cut them off from the rear. 500 00:41:13,718 --> 00:41:15,020 Would that work? 501 00:41:17,823 --> 00:41:19,392 The Egyptians have two divisions 502 00:41:19,524 --> 00:41:21,260 on the west bank lying in wait. 503 00:41:21,394 --> 00:41:22,561 He'd be wiped out. 504 00:41:22,695 --> 00:41:24,130 What's the position on the Golan? 505 00:41:24,263 --> 00:41:26,600 We pushed them back to the ceasefire line. 506 00:41:26,731 --> 00:41:28,601 The Syrians are close to collapse. 507 00:41:28,734 --> 00:41:30,436 Can you push them back further, 508 00:41:30,569 --> 00:41:31,870 towards Damascus? 509 00:41:32,704 --> 00:41:34,240 If we could panic Assad, 510 00:41:34,373 --> 00:41:37,977 he will put pressure on Sadat to attack again. 511 00:41:38,110 --> 00:41:41,614 Exposing his tanks in open country. 512 00:41:43,549 --> 00:41:44,952 Dado, what do you think? 513 00:41:45,651 --> 00:41:48,054 The Egyptians are well dug in. 514 00:41:48,187 --> 00:41:50,556 They'll not leave their positions. 515 00:41:50,689 --> 00:41:53,192 - Sadat got his victory. - Yes. 516 00:41:54,627 --> 00:41:55,829 But... 517 00:41:57,097 --> 00:41:58,697 does he know it? 518 00:42:01,268 --> 00:42:04,703 I want you to bomb the outskirts of Damascus, Benny. 519 00:42:04,837 --> 00:42:08,274 - Get Assad really mad. - I'll need more planes. 520 00:42:08,407 --> 00:42:11,310 Get Kissinger on the phone, please. 521 00:42:15,315 --> 00:42:16,516 Cheer up, Moshe. 522 00:42:16,650 --> 00:42:18,752 - Things could be worse. - How? 523 00:42:18,885 --> 00:42:21,121 You could have my feet. 524 00:42:22,789 --> 00:42:24,291 I understand, 525 00:42:24,424 --> 00:42:26,184 but the President is in a difficult position. 526 00:42:26,226 --> 00:42:27,860 The winter is coming. If the Saudis... 527 00:42:27,993 --> 00:42:30,330 The Russians have started a massive airlift. 528 00:42:30,464 --> 00:42:34,902 We're seeing planes streaming into Cairo and Damascus. 529 00:42:35,036 --> 00:42:37,904 We have lost 500 tanks 530 00:42:38,038 --> 00:42:40,074 and one third of the air force. 531 00:42:40,209 --> 00:42:41,441 Five hundred? 532 00:42:41,576 --> 00:42:44,111 Yes. And 30 Phantoms. 533 00:42:44,244 --> 00:42:46,279 I could have launched a pre-emptive strike 534 00:42:46,413 --> 00:42:49,349 but I didn't, to save your blushes. 535 00:42:49,483 --> 00:42:51,752 That decision cost us dearly. 536 00:42:53,955 --> 00:42:55,990 Watergate is sweeping through Washington 537 00:42:56,124 --> 00:42:58,627 like a firestorm, Golda. Nixon is a lame duck. 538 00:42:58,760 --> 00:43:01,027 But you're not. 539 00:43:04,531 --> 00:43:05,699 Golda... 540 00:43:05,832 --> 00:43:08,136 Would it help if I came to Washington? 541 00:43:08,269 --> 00:43:11,607 You want to fly here? During a war? 542 00:43:11,739 --> 00:43:13,007 Yes. 543 00:43:13,141 --> 00:43:16,544 Golda, that would cause problems. 544 00:43:16,677 --> 00:43:19,514 The Jewish community here would be alarmed. 545 00:43:19,647 --> 00:43:22,015 Hmm! No doubt. 546 00:43:22,149 --> 00:43:24,418 If the Arabs defeat us with Soviet weapons, 547 00:43:24,553 --> 00:43:28,089 what message does that send to the Free World, Henry? 548 00:43:30,859 --> 00:43:34,028 I have some Phantoms for you. 549 00:43:38,266 --> 00:43:39,467 Thank you. 550 00:43:39,601 --> 00:43:41,402 Goodnight, Golda. 551 00:43:41,536 --> 00:43:44,338 Israel simply can't wait... 552 00:43:45,607 --> 00:43:48,911 for, uh, the dust to settle. 553 00:43:49,044 --> 00:43:50,411 And the Arabs can't wait 554 00:43:50,545 --> 00:43:52,948 for the dust to settle in the Mid-East. 555 00:43:53,081 --> 00:43:56,184 Uh, both sides are at fault. 556 00:43:56,317 --> 00:44:00,755 Both sides need to start negotiating. 557 00:44:00,888 --> 00:44:02,391 That is our position. 558 00:44:02,524 --> 00:44:05,194 We're not pro-Israel and we're not pro-Arab. 559 00:44:05,327 --> 00:44:07,763 And we're not any more pro-Arab because they have oil 560 00:44:07,896 --> 00:44:09,364 and Israel hasn't. 561 00:44:09,498 --> 00:44:11,466 We are pro-peace. 562 00:44:11,601 --> 00:44:13,603 And it's the interest of the whole area 563 00:44:13,735 --> 00:44:17,338 for us to get those negotiations off dead center 564 00:44:17,471 --> 00:44:18,874 and that is why 565 00:44:19,007 --> 00:44:20,051 we will use our influence... 566 00:44:20,075 --> 00:44:21,510 with Israel, 567 00:44:21,644 --> 00:44:23,721 and we will use our influence, what influence we have, 568 00:44:23,745 --> 00:44:26,348 with the various Arab states... 569 00:44:26,481 --> 00:44:29,218 It will be 5:30.5:30. 570 00:44:32,622 --> 00:44:33,889 Hmm. 571 00:44:35,924 --> 00:44:37,726 - Yes. - General Sharon, 572 00:44:37,859 --> 00:44:39,161 it's an honor. 573 00:44:41,599 --> 00:44:45,100 These pictures were taken three hours ago 574 00:44:45,234 --> 00:44:47,170 by one of my scouts in the canal. 575 00:44:47,303 --> 00:44:50,339 We've found a gap in the Egyptian line, here. 576 00:44:50,472 --> 00:44:52,342 Just north of the Great Bitter Lake. 577 00:44:52,475 --> 00:44:54,910 The Second Egyptian Army is here, to the north. 578 00:44:55,043 --> 00:44:57,312 The Third Army, here to the south. 579 00:44:57,446 --> 00:45:00,450 In the middle, the canal is unprotected. 580 00:45:00,584 --> 00:45:04,220 I have motorized rafts big enough to carry tanks. 581 00:45:04,354 --> 00:45:08,123 I could have 50 tanks on the west bank before dawn. 582 00:45:08,257 --> 00:45:11,461 I push north, spreading panic. 583 00:45:13,128 --> 00:45:15,832 - Who would like coffee? Hmm. - Thank you. 584 00:45:17,300 --> 00:45:19,570 Um, forgive my ignorance. 585 00:45:19,703 --> 00:45:21,538 What do these symbols mean? 586 00:45:21,672 --> 00:45:25,276 The 4th and the 21st Egyptian Divisions. 587 00:45:25,409 --> 00:45:28,244 They're on the west bank of the canal waiting to cross. 588 00:45:28,378 --> 00:45:30,013 Yes. I remember. 589 00:45:31,781 --> 00:45:33,316 So, Arik. 590 00:45:33,449 --> 00:45:38,757 You want to cross the canal with 50 tanks and 2,000 men 591 00:45:38,889 --> 00:45:41,024 and take on two divisions. 592 00:45:41,157 --> 00:45:45,428 I believe that's 600 tanks and 30,000 men. 593 00:45:45,562 --> 00:45:47,632 - Is that your plan? - We are losing men. 594 00:45:47,766 --> 00:45:50,433 Every day, we are losing men 595 00:45:50,567 --> 00:45:53,971 and machines without improving our position. 596 00:45:54,104 --> 00:45:57,174 Dado, would a crossing succeed? 597 00:45:57,308 --> 00:45:58,777 I doubt it. 598 00:45:58,909 --> 00:46:00,311 And it might lead to catastrophe. 599 00:46:00,444 --> 00:46:01,979 For God's sake. 600 00:46:03,114 --> 00:46:05,282 Moshe, say something. 601 00:46:05,416 --> 00:46:07,518 Nobody doubts your bravery, Arik, 602 00:46:07,652 --> 00:46:08,851 but Dado is right. 603 00:46:08,985 --> 00:46:11,322 If you crossed, you'd be destroyed. 604 00:46:11,455 --> 00:46:13,658 There would be no one left to stop the Arabs. 605 00:46:13,792 --> 00:46:16,261 No, no! We must attack now. 606 00:46:18,262 --> 00:46:19,830 I have news. 607 00:46:19,963 --> 00:46:22,767 The Egyptians will renew their offensive in two days' time. 608 00:46:22,900 --> 00:46:25,536 The 4th and the 21st Division will cross the canal 609 00:46:25,670 --> 00:46:27,338 and join the attack. 610 00:46:27,471 --> 00:46:31,843 If they crossed, Cairo will be undefended. 611 00:46:31,976 --> 00:46:33,612 No one could be that stupid. 612 00:46:33,746 --> 00:46:35,913 The Egyptians are about to make a terrible mistake. 613 00:46:36,046 --> 00:46:38,249 I suggest we let them make it. 614 00:46:38,383 --> 00:46:41,485 It would seem a ridiculous decision. 615 00:46:41,619 --> 00:46:45,856 No. I don't think so. 616 00:46:45,989 --> 00:46:50,195 Sadat is the first Arab leader to defeat the Jews in battle. 617 00:46:50,995 --> 00:46:53,031 So he's feeling euphoric. 618 00:46:54,600 --> 00:46:55,967 Invincible. 619 00:46:56,101 --> 00:46:57,369 Do you think a few sand dunes 620 00:46:57,502 --> 00:46:59,203 along the Suez Canal will seem enough 621 00:46:59,337 --> 00:47:01,473 when the gates of Jerusalem are beckoning? 622 00:47:02,874 --> 00:47:04,341 Knowing when you've lost is easy. 623 00:47:04,475 --> 00:47:07,780 It's knowing when you've won that's hard. Hmm! 624 00:47:07,912 --> 00:47:09,514 We'll wait for them to cross. 625 00:47:09,648 --> 00:47:11,651 - Thank you, gentlemen. - Mmm-hmm. 626 00:47:18,624 --> 00:47:19,625 Arik. 627 00:47:20,760 --> 00:47:22,093 You'll get your chance. 628 00:47:22,227 --> 00:47:24,996 And for that, they will make you Prime Minister. 629 00:47:26,699 --> 00:47:30,637 Just remember, all political careers end in failure. 630 00:47:31,536 --> 00:47:33,339 Hmm! 631 00:48:58,258 --> 00:49:00,060 I won't be here for long. 632 00:49:04,866 --> 00:49:07,235 You take care of yourself. 633 00:49:19,748 --> 00:49:22,783 This is not me talking to you as your boss. 634 00:49:24,686 --> 00:49:29,323 You're family to me. You understand me? 635 00:49:39,995 --> 00:49:41,830 According to the Geneva agreements, 636 00:49:41,955 --> 00:49:44,040 both sides have to provide information 637 00:49:44,166 --> 00:49:45,792 about their prisoners of war. 638 00:49:45,917 --> 00:49:48,118 The propaganda from the Arab countries... 639 00:49:48,142 --> 00:49:51,102 Shir's son is missing... reveals very little about the number of prisoners 640 00:49:51,590 --> 00:49:53,049 and missing persons. 641 00:49:58,219 --> 00:49:59,219 I'll speak to her. 642 00:49:59,287 --> 00:50:00,321 No, no. Not now. 643 00:50:00,454 --> 00:50:03,090 The meeting is starting. 644 00:50:03,224 --> 00:50:04,726 Go. I'll talk to her. 645 00:50:06,227 --> 00:50:07,461 Thank you. 646 00:50:36,859 --> 00:50:40,461 We overflew the canal at dawn. 647 00:50:40,596 --> 00:50:45,466 As you can see, the Egyptian tanks are on the bridges. 648 00:50:45,601 --> 00:50:49,438 The Egyptians are crossing. Cairo is undefended. 649 00:50:49,572 --> 00:50:52,108 We are hearing it all on the listening system. 650 00:50:53,443 --> 00:50:54,677 They will attack tomorrow. 651 00:51:01,784 --> 00:51:05,722 Haim, are you ready? 652 00:51:05,855 --> 00:51:07,155 We will be. 653 00:51:07,289 --> 00:51:10,526 When they attack, smash them. Good luck. 654 00:51:11,327 --> 00:51:12,629 Thank you. 655 00:51:12,762 --> 00:51:15,666 Marwan was right. Well done, Zvika. 656 00:51:19,435 --> 00:51:21,436 The American convoy is here. 657 00:51:40,123 --> 00:51:42,726 The Egyptians are falling right into our trap. 658 00:51:42,860 --> 00:51:45,261 They're crossing the plain in front of the canal. 659 00:51:46,998 --> 00:51:50,100 Our tanks are dug in on this little ridge, 660 00:51:50,233 --> 00:51:51,869 on the top of this little ridge. 661 00:51:53,704 --> 00:51:55,939 From below, you can only see the turret and the gun. 662 00:51:56,073 --> 00:51:59,242 Very hard to hit. Very hard. 663 00:51:59,375 --> 00:52:01,745 I've reinforced Bren's division 664 00:52:01,879 --> 00:52:04,015 with tanks from the Jordan border. 665 00:52:04,149 --> 00:52:09,253 They're old and slow but their guns are very accurate. 666 00:52:19,740 --> 00:52:21,784 This is the commander. I see exhaust fumes. 667 00:52:21,910 --> 00:52:23,846 The Egyptians are on the move. They're crossing the Sinai. 668 00:52:23,870 --> 00:52:27,916 Hold on. Don't open fire until they're in a 1,000-metre range. 669 00:52:28,041 --> 00:52:31,377 Wait until then. Let them get closer. All clear? 670 00:52:31,502 --> 00:52:33,588 This is One. They are 2,000 meters away. Over. 671 00:52:35,005 --> 00:52:36,256 Commander, this is Two. 672 00:52:36,381 --> 00:52:38,718 I've identified movement towards me. 673 00:52:39,677 --> 00:52:42,681 They are exposed. We can knock them out easily. 674 00:52:42,806 --> 00:52:45,600 This is the commander. Open fire when I command. 675 00:52:45,725 --> 00:52:48,479 Wait for them to be in a 1,000-meter range, 676 00:52:48,604 --> 00:52:49,646 then open fire. 677 00:52:49,771 --> 00:52:52,190 Good luck. We're counting on you. 678 00:52:54,817 --> 00:52:56,945 This is Two. They are 1,500 meters away 679 00:52:57,070 --> 00:52:58,655 and approaching quickly. 680 00:52:58,780 --> 00:53:00,866 This is Three. 1,200 meters. Over. 681 00:53:00,991 --> 00:53:02,909 Station One, prepare to open fire. 682 00:53:03,034 --> 00:53:07,872 Three, two, one... Fire! 683 00:53:15,547 --> 00:53:17,800 Don't allow them to lift their heads! 684 00:53:17,925 --> 00:53:20,094 Come on, get them, fire! Without fear! 685 00:53:24,598 --> 00:53:26,492 Commander, this is Two. We're destroyed four tanks. 686 00:53:26,516 --> 00:53:29,520 Commander, this is Four. We're destroyed five tanks. 687 00:53:29,645 --> 00:53:31,688 This is the commander. Keep going! Don't stop! 688 00:53:31,813 --> 00:53:33,649 Direct fire! Don't let them get to the line! 689 00:53:34,817 --> 00:53:38,571 Steady fire. Don't waste a shot. 690 00:53:38,697 --> 00:53:40,572 Keep firing. 691 00:53:42,658 --> 00:53:45,160 This is the commander. We're taking them all out. 692 00:53:45,285 --> 00:53:48,747 I repeat, all of them! Don't leave even one tank! 693 00:53:50,207 --> 00:53:52,501 They are fleeing. I see some on foot. 694 00:53:52,626 --> 00:53:55,255 They've had enough. They're retreating. 695 00:53:55,380 --> 00:53:56,631 This is the commander. 696 00:53:56,756 --> 00:54:00,343 Don't stop! Don't stop! Don't let them run away! 697 00:54:00,468 --> 00:54:03,345 Fire everywhere, the whole area! 698 00:54:03,470 --> 00:54:05,724 Commander, I'm chasing them to the canal. 699 00:54:05,849 --> 00:54:10,519 Stay put. Don't move forward. I repeat, don't move forward. 700 00:54:57,658 --> 00:55:00,026 Well, they've had enough. 701 00:55:00,160 --> 00:55:01,629 Hmm. 702 00:55:01,762 --> 00:55:03,864 Well done, everybody. We've destroyed them. 703 00:55:05,665 --> 00:55:06,868 They'll not attack again, 704 00:55:07,001 --> 00:55:09,837 but crossing the canal will not be easy. 705 00:55:09,971 --> 00:55:12,405 The crossing is only possible here, 706 00:55:12,539 --> 00:55:15,343 in the area called the Chinese Farm, 707 00:55:15,475 --> 00:55:17,745 and it's only two kilometers wide. 708 00:55:17,879 --> 00:55:21,815 When the Arabs realize what's going on, 709 00:55:21,948 --> 00:55:25,686 the jaws will snap shut like a crocodile 710 00:55:25,820 --> 00:55:28,055 and we'll be the ones cut off. 711 00:55:28,189 --> 00:55:30,457 We're in the best position we've been in 712 00:55:30,591 --> 00:55:32,093 since the fighting began. 713 00:55:33,393 --> 00:55:35,395 I think we should think seriously 714 00:55:35,528 --> 00:55:37,565 about accepting a ceasefire. 715 00:55:40,001 --> 00:55:42,837 We are facing an unholy alliance 716 00:55:42,970 --> 00:55:45,406 between the Soviets and the Arabs 717 00:55:45,539 --> 00:55:48,143 that must be defeated. 718 00:55:49,844 --> 00:55:51,713 If our enemies stop fearing us, 719 00:55:51,847 --> 00:55:55,616 they will attack again and again and again. 720 00:55:55,750 --> 00:55:59,620 This war cannot end with Sadat on the east bank. 721 00:56:07,763 --> 00:56:10,599 Can Sharon get his tanks across the canal? 722 00:56:12,567 --> 00:56:15,737 Moshe, what does your gut tell you? 723 00:56:16,469 --> 00:56:17,705 To cross. 724 00:56:22,210 --> 00:56:23,578 - Oh! - Golda. 725 00:56:24,513 --> 00:56:26,982 I'm all right. 726 00:56:37,926 --> 00:56:39,928 Prime Minister, the crossing has started. 727 00:56:48,347 --> 00:56:50,390 All units, listen up. We're going in. 728 00:56:50,515 --> 00:56:53,560 Move out. 729 00:56:53,685 --> 00:56:56,005 And let's button up until we know what's on the other side. 730 00:56:56,104 --> 00:56:59,442 Station Two, this is the commander. 731 00:56:59,567 --> 00:57:02,195 We're heading in towards the canal. 732 00:57:03,286 --> 00:57:05,321 Dado, what is happening? 733 00:57:05,455 --> 00:57:08,458 Sharon is now crossing the canal with rubber boats. 734 00:57:08,591 --> 00:57:12,861 Uh, he has to fight to keep the, uh, bridgehead open. 735 00:57:14,330 --> 00:57:15,890 Chinese Farm. Two here. Close the route. 736 00:57:19,046 --> 00:57:22,673 Two, start crossing to the other side. Over. 737 00:57:22,798 --> 00:57:25,428 Acapulco, we did it! We've crossed the canal. 738 00:57:25,553 --> 00:57:26,553 We're in Africa. 739 00:57:27,643 --> 00:57:29,112 We're in Africa, Golda. 740 00:57:29,846 --> 00:57:31,114 We're in Egypt. 741 00:57:32,315 --> 00:57:33,883 Bravo, guys. Well done. 742 00:57:41,625 --> 00:57:44,145 They're engaging. Heavy fire! It's an ambush! We are surrounded. 743 00:57:45,261 --> 00:57:47,231 They're being engaged. 744 00:57:47,699 --> 00:57:51,443 Large arms are hitting the whole brigade. It's a trap. 745 00:57:51,467 --> 00:57:52,803 Large arms. 746 00:57:52,936 --> 00:57:54,147 They're hitting us. We're being hit by massive fire. 747 00:57:54,171 --> 00:57:55,839 They're hitting us with large arms. 748 00:57:55,973 --> 00:57:59,510 I'm getting reports of a counterattack on our forces. 749 00:57:59,643 --> 00:58:02,621 There is fire directly at Chinese Farm. They're behind us. The Egyptians are attacking. 750 00:58:02,645 --> 00:58:03,714 Casualties. 751 00:58:03,847 --> 00:58:06,687 A lot of casualties. Gunner, put the shell in there. And smash them now! 752 00:58:06,760 --> 00:58:09,029 I can't! It's stuck! I can't! 753 00:58:09,053 --> 00:58:10,454 184, what is going on? 754 00:58:10,587 --> 00:58:12,156 Sorry, we're ambushed. 755 00:58:12,856 --> 00:58:13,891 It doesn't sound good. 756 00:58:17,187 --> 00:58:22,526 David, put the shell in and fire now! 757 00:58:27,656 --> 00:58:31,369 I am trying! 758 00:58:31,494 --> 00:58:34,997 He's dead! 759 00:58:35,122 --> 00:58:37,250 184, what's going on? 760 00:58:37,375 --> 00:58:39,310 We're being killed here. I just lost my commander. 761 00:58:39,334 --> 00:58:43,964 This is Two. Wait patiently. Wait in the bunkers. 762 00:58:44,089 --> 00:58:46,049 They're firing at us! Killing us. 763 00:58:46,174 --> 00:58:48,052 This is One. 764 00:58:48,177 --> 00:58:50,930 Stay calm, we will get you support. 765 00:58:51,055 --> 00:58:54,559 We need support now! We are surrounded by Egyptians. 766 00:58:54,684 --> 00:58:56,728 Reload the gun quickly! Come on, now! 767 00:58:56,853 --> 00:58:59,772 I can't! It's stuck! It won't go in! 768 00:58:59,897 --> 00:59:02,108 They're coming! Reload it now! 769 00:59:02,232 --> 00:59:05,153 I can't! I'm trying. I'm trying! 770 00:59:31,804 --> 00:59:33,272 What's the news? 771 00:59:33,405 --> 00:59:36,674 There's heavy fighting around Chinese Farm. 772 00:59:36,808 --> 00:59:38,377 But the bridgehead is secure. 773 00:59:40,078 --> 00:59:42,882 Sharon has 30 tanks on the west bank. 774 00:59:43,015 --> 00:59:45,017 We're building a pontoon bridge. 775 00:59:46,285 --> 00:59:48,287 Bren's division should cross soon. 776 00:59:48,988 --> 00:59:51,857 Well done. And the casualties? 777 01:00:00,032 --> 01:00:01,233 Three hundred dead. 778 01:00:01,967 --> 01:00:03,169 And more to come. 779 01:00:48,248 --> 01:00:49,249 Hello? 780 01:00:53,919 --> 01:00:55,121 Hello? 781 01:01:12,973 --> 01:01:14,941 Hello? Who's there? 782 01:01:15,942 --> 01:01:17,144 Who's there? 783 01:01:25,785 --> 01:01:26,953 Hello? Who is this? 784 01:01:31,592 --> 01:01:32,592 Hello? 785 01:01:37,798 --> 01:01:39,900 Stop it! Stop it! 786 01:01:46,841 --> 01:01:48,975 Stop! Stop! 787 01:02:11,198 --> 01:02:13,603 Do you know how many people died 788 01:02:13,736 --> 01:02:15,370 because of that crossing? 789 01:02:16,738 --> 01:02:18,440 On the 14th? 790 01:02:23,110 --> 01:02:25,346 Seven hundred dead or missing. 791 01:02:25,479 --> 01:02:29,184 Approximately 2,000 wounded. 792 01:02:29,318 --> 01:02:32,454 And some 300 prisoners. 793 01:02:33,288 --> 01:02:35,591 I counted them all, Mr. Chairman. 794 01:02:35,725 --> 01:02:37,526 Every one of them. 795 01:02:39,827 --> 01:02:41,029 Trust me. 796 01:02:47,670 --> 01:02:48,970 Dado, where are we? 797 01:02:49,104 --> 01:02:53,141 Bren wants to cut Suez from the Cairo road 798 01:02:53,275 --> 01:02:55,143 somewhere near here. Kilometer 101. 799 01:02:55,277 --> 01:02:59,481 You mean the entire Third Army would be cut off? 800 01:02:59,615 --> 01:03:00,849 Yes. 801 01:03:02,117 --> 01:03:04,086 There's no water on the east bank. 802 01:03:05,220 --> 01:03:06,555 They wouldn't last long. 803 01:03:09,525 --> 01:03:11,360 We'd have Sadat by the throat. 804 01:03:12,795 --> 01:03:14,397 He'll have to negotiate. 805 01:03:14,530 --> 01:03:16,932 How many men in the Third Army? 806 01:03:17,065 --> 01:03:18,433 About 30,000. 807 01:03:21,704 --> 01:03:25,341 You'd have me create an army of widows and orphans. 808 01:03:27,443 --> 01:03:29,178 Are you prepared to do that? 809 01:03:31,881 --> 01:03:33,617 The world must believe that I am. 810 01:03:33,751 --> 01:03:35,652 - Prime Minister? - Hmm. 811 01:03:47,564 --> 01:03:49,399 Henry Kissinger's presidential jet 812 01:03:49,532 --> 01:03:51,501 landed at Lod International Airport 813 01:03:51,635 --> 01:03:54,103 in Tel Aviv late this afternoon. 814 01:03:54,237 --> 01:03:55,639 Kissinger was greeted at the airport 815 01:03:55,773 --> 01:03:57,641 by a small delegation of officials 816 01:03:57,775 --> 01:03:59,710 before getting into a waiting car 817 01:03:59,843 --> 01:04:02,111 and was driven to meet with Israeli Prime Minister, 818 01:04:02,245 --> 01:04:03,447 Golda Meir. 819 01:04:06,417 --> 01:04:08,552 The meeting took place at Meir's house in Tel Aviv. 820 01:04:08,686 --> 01:04:11,454 And they are sure to discuss a ceasefire agreement 821 01:04:11,588 --> 01:04:14,091 between Israel and its Arab neighbors. 822 01:04:27,938 --> 01:04:29,972 Welcome to Israel, Mr. Secretary. 823 01:04:30,106 --> 01:04:32,209 Thank you, Madam Prime Minister. 824 01:04:33,143 --> 01:04:34,944 So this is General Elazar, 825 01:04:35,077 --> 01:04:36,681 - our Chief of Staff. - General Elazar. 826 01:04:36,815 --> 01:04:40,551 General Zeira, Head of Military Intelligence. 827 01:04:40,685 --> 01:04:43,354 - Pleased to meet you. - Zvi Zamir, Head of Mossad. 828 01:04:43,487 --> 01:04:45,623 And, of course, Moshe Dayan. 829 01:04:45,757 --> 01:04:48,093 - Hello, Moshe. - Minister of Defense. 830 01:05:01,539 --> 01:05:02,574 Oh. 831 01:05:13,852 --> 01:05:17,055 - Thank you for coming, Henry. - Of course. 832 01:05:18,990 --> 01:05:21,493 - Are you hungry? - No, thank you. 833 01:05:22,695 --> 01:05:25,529 My housekeeper, Leah, made some borscht. 834 01:05:25,663 --> 01:05:27,465 No, no. Please, uh... 835 01:05:27,600 --> 01:05:30,300 the Russians gave me two huge dinners last night, 836 01:05:30,434 --> 01:05:31,871 one after the other. 837 01:05:32,003 --> 01:05:35,173 And to be honest I'm feeling a bit, uh, uncomfortable. 838 01:05:35,306 --> 01:05:37,978 Ah, those Russians. It's all about strategy. 839 01:05:38,110 --> 01:05:39,544 Come, sit. 840 01:05:39,678 --> 01:05:41,814 You know, they jammed the communication equipment 841 01:05:41,947 --> 01:05:43,315 on my plane. 842 01:05:43,450 --> 01:05:47,686 Hmm, of course. Those Russians. 843 01:05:47,820 --> 01:05:51,222 They brought nothing but misery to the world. 844 01:05:51,356 --> 01:05:53,191 Normally, I would agree with you. 845 01:05:53,324 --> 01:05:54,794 Of course, there is Tolstoy. 846 01:05:54,928 --> 01:05:56,295 Hmm! And Dostoyevsky. 847 01:05:56,428 --> 01:05:59,599 Misery on every page. 848 01:05:59,733 --> 01:06:01,534 No, please. Thank you. 849 01:06:01,668 --> 01:06:03,535 You will have to eat it, Henry. 850 01:06:03,669 --> 01:06:05,137 She's a survivor. 851 01:06:06,705 --> 01:06:08,273 Ah. Hmm. 852 01:06:12,177 --> 01:06:13,379 Enjoy. 853 01:06:23,023 --> 01:06:24,223 Hmm. 854 01:06:29,996 --> 01:06:32,064 Mmm, it's very good. Thank you. 855 01:06:43,877 --> 01:06:45,244 Thank you, Leah. 856 01:06:54,421 --> 01:06:57,591 Madam Prime Minister, in terms of our work together, 857 01:06:57,724 --> 01:06:59,325 I think it's important that you remember 858 01:06:59,458 --> 01:07:01,928 that I am first an American, 859 01:07:02,062 --> 01:07:03,763 second, I am Secretary of State, 860 01:07:03,897 --> 01:07:05,666 and third, I am a Jew. 861 01:07:05,800 --> 01:07:09,837 You forget that in Israel, we read from right to left. 862 01:07:13,173 --> 01:07:15,909 Of course. 863 01:07:16,042 --> 01:07:18,478 - Are you okay? - Sorry. 864 01:07:22,282 --> 01:07:23,584 You look tired. 865 01:07:24,317 --> 01:07:26,754 It's been a tough time for you. 866 01:07:26,887 --> 01:07:30,057 We came this close to defeat, Henry. 867 01:07:30,190 --> 01:07:31,391 Hmm. 868 01:07:34,829 --> 01:07:38,198 President Nixon sends his regards. 869 01:07:38,331 --> 01:07:40,668 When he drinks, he talks about you. 870 01:07:40,801 --> 01:07:43,104 My name must be on his lips all the time. 871 01:07:47,341 --> 01:07:50,112 Golda, OPEC has declared the United States 872 01:07:50,244 --> 01:07:52,114 a principal hostile nation. 873 01:07:52,246 --> 01:07:53,981 The Saudis have cut off our oil 874 01:07:54,115 --> 01:07:55,282 and crude has jumped from 875 01:07:55,416 --> 01:07:58,119 four dollars a barrel to 12, so... 876 01:07:58,251 --> 01:07:59,787 You can see that the American people 877 01:07:59,920 --> 01:08:03,357 will pay a high price for supporting Israel. 878 01:08:04,425 --> 01:08:07,863 Which is why we need the ceasefire agreement. 879 01:08:12,734 --> 01:08:15,169 Well, first things first. 880 01:08:15,302 --> 01:08:17,873 Here is a list of every prisoner of war. 881 01:08:18,006 --> 01:08:20,575 We have taken some 9,000 men. 882 01:08:22,209 --> 01:08:27,248 Not that Assad or Sadat care less about their men. 883 01:08:27,381 --> 01:08:29,918 I want a list of every prisoner of war, 884 01:08:30,052 --> 01:08:32,954 a date for their return and the return of the bodies. 885 01:08:33,088 --> 01:08:35,489 Brezhnev assures me he will talk to Sadat. 886 01:08:35,624 --> 01:08:39,427 I need a guarantee, Henry. And one from Assad. 887 01:08:39,561 --> 01:08:42,665 He's the worst. Fingernails torn out. 888 01:08:42,799 --> 01:08:45,333 Our boys come home in pieces. 889 01:08:46,636 --> 01:08:48,804 This country is traumatized. 890 01:08:48,937 --> 01:08:51,841 My generals are begging me to occupy Cairo. 891 01:08:51,974 --> 01:08:54,542 Sharon is like a dog on the leash. 892 01:08:54,676 --> 01:08:56,478 If you do that, you will be on your own. 893 01:08:56,612 --> 01:08:59,414 Israel's long-term interests will not be served 894 01:08:59,548 --> 01:09:03,086 by a fracturing of our relationship, Golda. 895 01:09:03,218 --> 01:09:06,055 Sadat has already agreed to the terms of the ceasefire. 896 01:09:06,189 --> 01:09:09,558 Of course, he has! He's on the brink of defeat! 897 01:09:10,459 --> 01:09:12,661 It will give him a chance to regroup. 898 01:09:15,397 --> 01:09:17,166 You are the only person in the world 899 01:09:17,299 --> 01:09:20,368 who could possibly understand what I'm going through. 900 01:09:20,502 --> 01:09:25,174 Yes, I know how you feel, but we need a ceasefire. 901 01:09:25,307 --> 01:09:27,309 I thought we were friends, Henry. 902 01:09:27,442 --> 01:09:29,478 We will always protect Israel. 903 01:09:32,347 --> 01:09:34,050 Like you did in '48? 904 01:09:34,183 --> 01:09:37,487 We had to get our weapons from Stalin. Stalin! 905 01:09:38,921 --> 01:09:41,692 Our survival is not in your gift. 906 01:09:41,825 --> 01:09:44,493 If we have to, we will fight alone. 907 01:09:48,430 --> 01:09:51,501 I'm, uh, stopping in London 908 01:09:51,635 --> 01:09:53,737 for a few hours on the way home. 909 01:09:54,504 --> 01:09:55,806 I should arrive in Washington 910 01:09:55,939 --> 01:09:57,875 around 9:00 a.m. in the morning tomorrow, 911 01:09:58,008 --> 01:09:59,475 your time. 912 01:09:59,610 --> 01:10:02,377 At which time I will have to announce the ceasefire. 913 01:10:03,847 --> 01:10:07,382 That will give you 18 hours to... 914 01:10:09,219 --> 01:10:10,419 secure your supply line. 915 01:10:10,553 --> 01:10:13,023 But I warn you, Golda. 916 01:10:13,157 --> 01:10:14,959 Any attempt to encircle the Third Army 917 01:10:15,093 --> 01:10:16,669 will bring the Soviets into the conflict, 918 01:10:16,693 --> 01:10:18,629 - do you understand? - I understand. 919 01:10:18,762 --> 01:10:23,366 On that basis, does Israel agree to the ceasefire? 920 01:10:24,400 --> 01:10:26,435 I have 18 hours. 921 01:10:29,472 --> 01:10:30,775 Then, yes. 922 01:10:34,678 --> 01:10:35,947 Thank you for the borscht. 923 01:10:44,888 --> 01:10:45,889 Good luck, Golda. 924 01:11:51,790 --> 01:11:53,592 Golda, they want to see your face. 925 01:11:55,294 --> 01:11:57,996 Well, they have to do it without my face. 926 01:11:59,397 --> 01:12:02,201 No. This is not possible. Come on. 927 01:12:02,668 --> 01:12:04,204 No. 928 01:12:04,337 --> 01:12:07,373 Golda, I'm sorry, but I have to get you out of this bed. 929 01:12:08,974 --> 01:12:10,143 One, two, three. 930 01:12:11,710 --> 01:12:13,544 I can't, I... No. 931 01:12:14,346 --> 01:12:15,781 No. It hurts. 932 01:12:15,915 --> 01:12:17,448 - I know it hurts. - It hurts. 933 01:12:17,583 --> 01:12:19,618 I know. I'll help you. 934 01:12:20,921 --> 01:12:23,723 I promised I would put you in this helicopter. Come on. 935 01:12:26,458 --> 01:12:29,795 All right. You give them hope. They need to see your face. 936 01:12:41,066 --> 01:12:43,026 Prime Minister Golda Meir 937 01:12:43,152 --> 01:12:45,821 visited the soldiers at the front this morning, 938 01:12:45,946 --> 01:12:48,866 while wearing her famous shoes 939 01:12:48,991 --> 01:12:52,035 that are nowadays known as "Golda shoes". 940 01:12:52,160 --> 01:12:53,828 She immediately opens the newspaper, 941 01:12:53,953 --> 01:12:56,373 reading every page. 942 01:12:57,249 --> 01:13:00,879 This is our Prime Minister's first visit to Egypt. 943 01:13:01,004 --> 01:13:04,882 She stands up and looks out with some excitement. 944 01:13:09,011 --> 01:13:11,013 We are completely confident 945 01:13:11,138 --> 01:13:14,183 in holding the vast desert land we've conquered. 946 01:13:14,308 --> 01:13:16,728 This land creates a complete separation 947 01:13:16,853 --> 01:13:19,147 between us and the Third Army soldiers 948 01:13:19,272 --> 01:13:21,983 who crossed the canal, and moved towards us. 949 01:13:24,902 --> 01:13:27,322 Her face shows sadness. 950 01:13:27,447 --> 01:13:30,782 She seems to be aware of the heavy cost in human life 951 01:13:30,908 --> 01:13:32,492 caused by crossing the canal. 952 01:13:43,212 --> 01:13:46,216 Her first time on the Egyptian side. 953 01:13:46,341 --> 01:13:47,925 She is greeted by many soldiers. 954 01:13:48,050 --> 01:13:50,261 - All the best to you. - Hey. 955 01:13:50,386 --> 01:13:54,682 - Hey, hey. - Wait, guys. 956 01:13:54,807 --> 01:13:57,018 The soldiers on the surrounding dunes 957 01:13:57,143 --> 01:13:59,854 are waiting patiently for a group photo. 958 01:13:59,979 --> 01:14:02,523 Mrs. Meir is also waiting patiently, 959 01:14:02,649 --> 01:14:05,652 until the last photographer can capture this special moment. 960 01:14:05,777 --> 01:14:09,864 The soldiers who surround her leave her no choice. 961 01:14:09,989 --> 01:14:11,909 - As you move... - Softly. 962 01:14:12,034 --> 01:14:15,828 We'd already encircled the Third Army at that point, 963 01:14:15,954 --> 01:14:18,666 and we could've wiped them out 964 01:14:18,791 --> 01:14:21,376 and destroyed them. 965 01:14:21,501 --> 01:14:23,170 It's really crushing. 966 01:14:23,295 --> 01:14:25,964 The IDF was leading, until we were ordered to stop. 967 01:14:26,981 --> 01:14:28,850 We are, by our logic, 968 01:14:28,984 --> 01:14:30,619 and it seems to me that logic, 969 01:14:30,752 --> 01:14:33,021 if one can say that logic makes sense, 970 01:14:33,155 --> 01:14:35,123 dictates that we stand like this 971 01:14:35,257 --> 01:14:37,659 and they stand here and we stand there 972 01:14:37,793 --> 01:14:40,362 and they stand there and we stand here 973 01:14:40,495 --> 01:14:43,197 and everything is confused. 974 01:14:45,734 --> 01:14:48,637 Oh, thank you. 975 01:14:50,005 --> 01:14:53,508 Fine. No, so let's say then that there is still no peace. 976 01:14:53,642 --> 01:14:55,277 But until then... 977 01:15:02,684 --> 01:15:04,286 This is luxury. 978 01:15:06,121 --> 01:15:07,857 What a treat. This is nepotism! 979 01:15:09,425 --> 01:15:10,652 - Cheers to you all. - L'chaim! 980 01:15:10,676 --> 01:15:12,219 At the end of a tiring day, 981 01:15:12,345 --> 01:15:14,764 Golda bids farewell to the soldiers... 982 01:15:14,889 --> 01:15:16,849 and boards a helicopter back to Tel-Aviv 983 01:15:16,974 --> 01:15:18,560 to take care of the country's affairs. 984 01:15:22,504 --> 01:15:24,707 I've just got the news that Bren 985 01:15:24,841 --> 01:15:27,009 has cut the Suez to Cairo road. 986 01:15:28,177 --> 01:15:30,646 The Egyptian Third Army is completely surrounded. 987 01:15:32,115 --> 01:15:33,982 Secretary Kissinger is on the line. 988 01:15:34,951 --> 01:15:36,319 You've got Sadat 989 01:15:36,452 --> 01:15:37,820 by the throat, Golda. 990 01:15:41,224 --> 01:15:42,291 Mr. Secretary? 991 01:15:42,425 --> 01:15:44,327 You are to open a humanitarian corridor 992 01:15:44,460 --> 01:15:46,330 to the Third Army, Golda. 993 01:15:46,463 --> 01:15:49,398 We cannot allow 30,000 men to die of thirst. 994 01:15:49,532 --> 01:15:53,836 We'll send them water when we've got our prisoners back. 995 01:15:53,970 --> 01:15:55,238 I will try to arrange... 996 01:15:55,371 --> 01:16:00,009 And Sadat agrees to direct talks with Israel. 997 01:16:00,910 --> 01:16:03,747 Not the "Zionist Entity." 998 01:16:03,881 --> 01:16:05,082 Israel. 999 01:16:05,215 --> 01:16:07,316 That would be tantamount to recognition. 1000 01:16:07,450 --> 01:16:10,388 - Yes. - He will never agree to that. 1001 01:16:10,520 --> 01:16:12,188 The Arab world would turn against him. 1002 01:16:12,321 --> 01:16:16,292 If he doesn't, I will order my planes to attack. 1003 01:16:16,425 --> 01:16:18,661 All those men will die. 1004 01:16:19,296 --> 01:16:20,697 All of them. 1005 01:16:20,831 --> 01:16:23,151 Destruction of the Third Army would force Sadat from power. 1006 01:16:23,267 --> 01:16:25,169 He'd be hanged in Tahrir Square. 1007 01:16:25,302 --> 01:16:28,372 Well, that thought should focus his mind. 1008 01:16:28,505 --> 01:16:30,841 And he would be replaced by a Soviet hardliner. 1009 01:16:30,974 --> 01:16:33,076 You know this as well as I do. 1010 01:16:33,210 --> 01:16:36,046 You mean a madman bent on the destruction of Israel? 1011 01:16:36,180 --> 01:16:39,049 The Russians are on high alert. 1012 01:16:39,183 --> 01:16:41,319 They are preparing 11 airborne divisions. 1013 01:16:41,452 --> 01:16:43,820 - Do you understand? - You think I don't know that? 1014 01:16:43,954 --> 01:16:46,925 Let me tell you about the Russians, Henry. 1015 01:16:48,225 --> 01:16:51,828 When I was a child in Ukraine, at Christmas time, my father 1016 01:16:51,962 --> 01:16:53,631 would board up the windows 1017 01:16:53,764 --> 01:16:55,132 - of our house... - Golda. 1018 01:16:55,265 --> 01:16:56,800 To protect us from Cossacks 1019 01:16:56,934 --> 01:16:59,370 who would get drunk and attack Jews. 1020 01:17:01,138 --> 01:17:05,176 They would beat Jews to death in the street for fun. 1021 01:17:05,310 --> 01:17:08,078 My father would hide us in the cellar. 1022 01:17:08,880 --> 01:17:10,181 And we'd stay silent, 1023 01:17:10,315 --> 01:17:12,849 hoping the killers would pass us by. 1024 01:17:16,689 --> 01:17:18,456 My father's face, Henry. 1025 01:17:19,090 --> 01:17:21,893 I will never forget that look. 1026 01:17:22,026 --> 01:17:25,496 All he wanted was to protect his children. 1027 01:17:26,497 --> 01:17:30,300 I am not that little girl hiding in the cellar! 1028 01:17:30,434 --> 01:17:32,904 So, now you're going to fight with the Russians too, huh? 1029 01:17:33,037 --> 01:17:34,673 You must choose, Henry. 1030 01:17:34,806 --> 01:17:40,545 Side with me or I will create an army of orphans and widows. 1031 01:17:40,679 --> 01:17:44,115 - This is not the way to... - I will slaughter them all. 1032 01:17:44,249 --> 01:17:46,184 Whose side are you on? 1033 01:17:46,317 --> 01:17:48,253 - You must choose. - Golda. 1034 01:17:48,386 --> 01:17:51,289 Please think about it. Goodbye, Mr. Secretary. 1035 01:19:13,106 --> 01:19:14,742 Mr. Secretary? 1036 01:19:14,873 --> 01:19:16,485 Sadat wants you to send your Chief of Staff 1037 01:19:16,509 --> 01:19:19,813 to a junction on the Suez-Cairo road. 1038 01:19:19,945 --> 01:19:22,048 Kilometer 101. Do you know it? 1039 01:19:22,182 --> 01:19:25,285 We took it a few days ago. When? 1040 01:19:25,418 --> 01:19:28,888 - At dawn. - And... the Russians? 1041 01:19:29,690 --> 01:19:30,890 They're watching. 1042 01:19:33,160 --> 01:19:36,062 - Good luck, Golda. - Thank you, Henry. 1043 01:19:41,076 --> 01:19:42,995 The meeting is over. 1044 01:19:43,120 --> 01:19:45,540 Dado is leaving the tent, 1045 01:19:45,665 --> 01:19:49,127 followed by the Egyptian commander, General Gamasy. 1046 01:19:49,252 --> 01:19:52,254 They are both rushing to report to their leaders 1047 01:19:52,379 --> 01:19:55,008 about the events of this important day. 1048 01:20:09,230 --> 01:20:10,463 Yes? 1049 01:20:10,598 --> 01:20:11,733 Can you hear me? 1050 01:20:11,867 --> 01:20:13,367 Yes, Dado. Speak up. 1051 01:20:13,501 --> 01:20:15,435 I have a message from Sadat. 1052 01:20:19,440 --> 01:20:21,542 He's offering direct talks. 1053 01:20:21,676 --> 01:20:23,613 And an exchange of POWs. 1054 01:20:23,746 --> 01:20:26,280 He has given the Red Cross a list of names. 1055 01:20:26,414 --> 01:20:27,784 He referred to you 1056 01:20:27,916 --> 01:20:30,184 as the Prime Minister of Israel, Golda. 1057 01:20:30,317 --> 01:20:33,454 He used that word, "Israel"? 1058 01:20:33,588 --> 01:20:35,990 Yes. Israel. 1059 01:20:37,391 --> 01:20:39,227 He's recognizing Israel. 1060 01:20:42,097 --> 01:20:44,466 Tell General Gamasy 1061 01:20:44,600 --> 01:20:49,336 that we welcome President Sadat's kind words. 1062 01:21:14,664 --> 01:21:15,964 Well done, Golda. 1063 01:21:18,167 --> 01:21:19,367 Thank you. 1064 01:21:27,209 --> 01:21:28,477 Excuse me. 1065 01:21:46,763 --> 01:21:48,029 I know that look. 1066 01:21:50,901 --> 01:21:55,271 It wasn't switched on. The bugging system. 1067 01:21:55,404 --> 01:21:57,006 That's why military intelligence 1068 01:21:57,139 --> 01:21:59,242 didn't hear the signal for war. 1069 01:22:01,176 --> 01:22:03,079 This cannot be true. 1070 01:22:04,313 --> 01:22:06,581 Zeira switched it on for a few hours 1071 01:22:06,716 --> 01:22:10,319 on Thursday the 4th, but that was a technical test. 1072 01:22:10,453 --> 01:22:12,656 None of the lines were monitored. 1073 01:22:12,790 --> 01:22:17,426 It was then switched off again until Saturday the 6th. 1074 01:22:18,294 --> 01:22:20,731 - The morning war broke out. - No. 1075 01:22:23,800 --> 01:22:26,269 Zeira intercepted a cable 1076 01:22:26,402 --> 01:22:28,271 from the Iraqis to the Russians 1077 01:22:28,404 --> 01:22:31,441 telling them that war was about to begin. 1078 01:22:31,575 --> 01:22:34,377 - But he kept it to himself. - Why? 1079 01:22:36,915 --> 01:22:38,247 Who likes to be wrong? 1080 01:22:44,487 --> 01:22:48,258 The listening system must be kept secret. 1081 01:22:49,393 --> 01:22:52,262 No one must know about this. 1082 01:22:53,297 --> 01:22:54,832 You will take the blame? 1083 01:22:58,068 --> 01:22:59,604 I will defend your memory. 1084 01:23:00,971 --> 01:23:02,538 I promise you that. 1085 01:23:53,458 --> 01:23:55,226 Golda, look at that. 1086 01:27:26,943 --> 01:27:30,613 Come on, Golda. You can't stay here all night. 1087 01:27:32,048 --> 01:27:33,414 It's cold. Come home. 1088 01:28:21,530 --> 01:28:23,967 Thank you, Madam Prime Minister. 1089 01:28:24,101 --> 01:28:25,501 That will be all. 1090 01:28:26,469 --> 01:28:27,905 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 1091 01:28:39,983 --> 01:28:42,986 My gut told me that war was coming. 1092 01:28:45,255 --> 01:28:46,757 But I ignored it. 1093 01:28:48,591 --> 01:28:50,827 I should've mobilized that night. 1094 01:28:53,664 --> 01:28:55,498 All those boys who died, 1095 01:28:55,632 --> 01:28:58,202 I will carry the pain of that to my grave. 1096 01:29:01,338 --> 01:29:04,441 Please, don't write that down. 1097 01:29:25,964 --> 01:29:27,265 Good evening, everyone. 1098 01:29:27,398 --> 01:29:29,700 This is Laura Stein in Washington. 1099 01:29:29,833 --> 01:29:31,501 Exactly one year ago today 1100 01:29:31,636 --> 01:29:34,471 marks the first time former Prime Minister, Golda Meir, 1101 01:29:34,605 --> 01:29:38,209 met Egyptian President Anwar Sadat face to face. 1102 01:29:38,343 --> 01:29:40,745 Let's look back at this monumental moment 1103 01:29:40,878 --> 01:29:43,881 that shaped the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt 1104 01:29:44,015 --> 01:29:46,150 that will be signed later today. 1105 01:29:46,284 --> 01:29:48,252 When asked many years ago... 1106 01:29:49,754 --> 01:29:53,125 when do I think peace will come, 1107 01:29:53,258 --> 01:29:57,061 "I said," The date, I do not know. 1108 01:29:57,195 --> 01:30:00,232 "But I know under what conditions it will come." 1109 01:30:00,365 --> 01:30:02,867 "There will be a great leader." 1110 01:30:03,602 --> 01:30:05,970 "He will wake up one morning" 1111 01:30:06,104 --> 01:30:09,942 "and feel sorry for his own people," 1112 01:30:10,075 --> 01:30:13,511 "for his own sons that have fallen in battle." 1113 01:30:13,645 --> 01:30:16,215 "That day will be the beginning" 1114 01:30:16,348 --> 01:30:20,219 "of peace between us and them." 1115 01:30:20,352 --> 01:30:23,421 Mr. President, you call for peace, 1116 01:30:23,553 --> 01:30:27,092 and I believe in your sincere desire for peace 1117 01:30:27,226 --> 01:30:31,197 as I hope that you believe in the sincere desire 1118 01:30:31,331 --> 01:30:33,499 on our part for peace. 1119 01:30:33,632 --> 01:30:35,901 Then let us go on. 1120 01:30:36,035 --> 01:30:38,337 Let us at least conclude one thing. 1121 01:30:38,470 --> 01:30:43,275 The beginning that you have made with such courage 1122 01:30:43,409 --> 01:30:47,480 and with such hope for peace, let us decide one thing. 1123 01:30:47,614 --> 01:30:53,552 It must go on face to face, between us and between you. 1124 01:30:53,686 --> 01:30:59,692 So that even an old lady like I am will live to see the day. 1125 01:31:02,694 --> 01:31:05,198 You always call me an old lady, Mr. President. 1126 01:31:11,938 --> 01:31:14,973 We will live to see the day 1127 01:31:15,108 --> 01:31:17,744 whoever signs on the part of Israel, 1128 01:31:17,877 --> 01:31:20,479 I want to live to see that day. 1129 01:31:20,613 --> 01:31:22,015 And, Mr. President, 1130 01:31:22,148 --> 01:31:24,651 as a grandmother to a grandfather... 1131 01:31:28,154 --> 01:31:29,856 may I give you a little present 1132 01:31:29,989 --> 01:31:31,424 for the new granddaughter? 1133 01:31:31,558 --> 01:31:34,461 And thank you for your present that you have given me. 1134 01:33:09,557 --> 01:33:13,795 Let us have no war after October. 1135 01:33:13,929 --> 01:33:16,966 No more war, no more bloodshed.