This video explores the unlikely friendship of two Middle East leaders: Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat. Labeled extremists earlier in their careers, what led Begin and Sadat to fight so strongly for peace?
Through this video and educator’s guide, students will learn about the two men - their backgrounds, politics, and quests for peace. Students will consider the price of peace, as well as the idea of putting the painful past behind to do what’s best for one’s country. What allowed these two characters to strive for peace in a way their predecessors had not?
