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The Main Suspect is a film of genre Documentary directed by Yaky Yosha
The Main Suspect (2003)
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Add to a movie listIn his documentary The Main Suspect, director Yaky Yosha attempted to explore the circumstances which led to the deaths of thirteen Israeli Arabs during the October 2000 events that triggered the ongoing Intifada.
Israel, October 1, 2000.
Intifada (revolt) Al-Aqsa has begun. For the first time Israeli-Arab citizens actively participate. During the following three days, 13 Arabs are killed. The government appoints an investigation committee, but the people have already chosen the main suspect: the Galilee Chief of Police, Major Alik Ron.
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