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Revisit FRONTLINE’s reporting on ISIS-K, an affiliate of the self-declared Islamic State.
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Support, and a Warning: Inside Biden and Netanyahu’s Increasingly Fraught Relationship After Hamas’ Oct. 7 Attack
As tensions rise between the U.S. president and the Israeli prime minister over the scope and civilian toll of Israel’s military campaign in response to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, watch the opening scene of ‘Netanyahu, America & the Road to War in Gaza.’
December 19, 2023
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Failure at the Fence
With The Washington Post, how Israel’s security barrier was breached on Oct. 7.
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Amid Israel-Hamas War, Revisit ‘Shattered Dreams of Peace’
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October 20, 2023
Lockerbie Bombing Suspect Named in FRONTLINE Film Now in U.S. Custody
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December 21, 2021
Watch 2021’s 10 Most-Streamed New FRONTLINE Documentaries
As another tumultuous year winds down, explore the 10 most-streamed FRONTLINE documentaries released in 2021.
December 21, 2021
The Threat of Al Qaeda and ISIS-K in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan
How much of a threat do Al Qaeda and ISIS-K in Afghanistan pose to the U.S. and its allies, as well as to regional stability? Here’s a look at the current situation.
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These documentaries explore how the war in Afghanistan began and evolved, what it has meant for ordinary Afghan citizens and the ongoing consequences of the U.S. withdrawal.
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