ÉTATS-UNIS - ISRAËL : LA FIN D’UN PACTE SACRÉ ?
7 October 2023. Hamas strikes at the heart of the Jewish state. On the giant screens in Times Square, New York, Israeli and American flags intertwine. On CNN, a White House spokesperson, in tears. President Biden, in a poignant speech, reaffirms the unbreakable bonds that unite his country with Israel. That day, the United States seems to have been struck at its very heart. Two years later, American and Israeli bombers strike Iran: it’s the first time the two countries have gone to war, side by side.
For 80 years, the United States and Israel have maintained a relationship that is unparalleled on the world stage – a ‘sacred pact’ that defies the logic of international relations, an unbreakable bond that has withstood half a century of crisis, wars and geopolitical tensions.
What are the origins of these deep-rooted ties between Israel and the United States? How can we explain this ‘special relationship’ that transcends political changes and stands as an untouchable tenet of American foreign policy? What are the hidden motivations behind a support that sometimes seems to run counter to American interests? How has this strategic alliance become a quasi-religious imperative in American politics?
The film explores the foundations and most recent geopolitical consequences of this extraordinary alliance. Through previously unseen archive footage, declassified documents and exclusive accounts from key figures, we reveal how it has evolved over the course of history and geopolitical events, how it has reshaped the Middle East, and how it continues to influence the world order.
For the first time, USA and Israel lie on the analyst’s couch to examine their special bond, across 80 years of turbulent history. A captivating behind-the-scenes look at the most controversial alliance of the 21st century.
Directors : Agnès Hubschman et Patrice Doucet
Authors : Agnès Hubschman et Patrice Doucet
Producer : O2B Films
Broadcaster : Arte
Running time : 90 minutes
In production