Israel's era of military rule | DW Documentary

After the founding of the State of Israel, Zvi Elpeleg served as ‘military governor for the control of Arab civilians.’ For decades, Zvi Elpeleg was regarded as a respected public servant and family man. But this image starts to crumble when his granddaughter, filmmaker Danel Elpeleg, starts looking more closely into his past. Based on private letters, official documents, and conversations with people who knew him, a complex story unfolds — one that is both personal and political. The filmmaker not only uncovers a hidden family secret, but also confronts the moral gray zones of Israeli history. How far does the power of the state extend into the lives of its citizens? How does this power shape people's identities across generations? "The Governor” is more than a portrait of a man — it is a critical reflection on control, responsibility, and the mechanisms of state authority. With haunting archival footage, personal interviews, and an intimate narrative style, the result is a multi-layered work that raises questions about power, morality, and memory. #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with DW Documentary. Subscribe to: ‬ ⮞ DW Documentary (English): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDocumentary ⮞ DW Documental (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDocumental ⮞ DW Documentary وثائقية دي دبليو (Arabic): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDocarabia ⮞ DW Documentary हिन्दी (Hindi): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDochindi ⮞ DW Dokumenter (Indonesian): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDokumenter ⮞ DW Doku (German): https://www.youtube.com/@DWDoku For more visit: http://www.dw.com/en/tv/docfilm/s-3610 Follow DW Documentary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwdocumentary/ Follow DW Documental on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwdocumental We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G

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