The Great Exchange (Al Mukayada Al Kubra)

What is the most effective bargaining tool in politics? Human lives. This series offers rare insight into the intricate world of Middle Eastern politics by investigating the issue of prisoner exchange – telling the story of why people get imprisoned and how and why they are eventually released. This two part documentary series examines what it is like being held captive, for both Israelis and Lebanese. The series includes exclusive footage of downed Israeli pilot Ron Arad and how the abduction of three Israeli soldiers was planned and executed by Hezbollah, explaining all for the first time. Executive Producer Mouna Mounayer. Produced by Firehorse for LBCI. Broadcast on Canal + and LBCI.