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Before the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, the region was dominated by three terrorist Zionist militias: the Haganah, the Irgun, and the Lehi. Though they frequently differed in their tactics and ideologies, they shared a common goal. Together, they carried out violent campaigns, terrorizing Palestinian villages and executing bombings and assassinations against the British to force them to relinquish control of the land. Their actions included blowing up hotels in Jerusalem, targeting embassies in Europe, and assassinating a UN mediator.

Following the creation of Israel, these three terrorist militias were merged to create the IDF. Many of the militant leaders transitioned into mainstream politics, eventually becoming government officials, ambassadors, and even Prime Ministers of Israel.

This documentary unpacks this dark history, exploring how these groups operated, their transition into a national army, and how their violent past has largely been forgotten in mainstream historical narratives.