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The documentary covers the assassination of Hamas arms dealer Mahmood Mabhouh in Dubai on January 19, 2010, by a group of operatives using fake Australian passports. It details how these operatives, linked to Israel's Mossad, executed the plan under the watchful eyes of high-tech surveillance, ultimately leading to their exposure. The film illustrates the implications of this operation on international relations and the use of national identities in covert actions.
Through the lens of this incident, the film examines the changing landscape of espionage, where traditional methods are challenged by modern technology. It shows the fallout from the assassination, including the outrage from Western governments and the impact on the perception of Australian citizens, as their passports were misused in the operation.
Why Watch
- •See how high-tech surveillance foiled a covert operation.
- •Find out the international fallout from a high-profile assassination.
- •Meet the operatives behind the assassination of Mahmood Mabhouh.
Did You Know
•On January 19, 2010, Mahmood Mabhouh was assassinated in Dubai.
•Mossad operatives used fake Australian passports during the operation.
•Mahmood Mabhouh was known for kidnapping and killing two Israeli soldiers in 1989.
•Dubai police initially thought Mabhouh died of natural causes.
Perfect For
Espionage enthusiastsTrue crime followersInternational relations fans