The Stronghold

Michael Aloni (Shtisel), Daniel Gad, Tom Amsalem Based on a true story, this powerfully gripping drama explores what in Israel has always been considered a radically subversive approach — one that sees human life as more precious than national pride. Dr Nahum Werbin (Michael Aloni), a reserve combat medic fresh out of medical school, arrives at a desolate outpost in Sinai on the eve of Yom Kipp…

Michael Aloni (Shtisel), Daniel Gad, Tom Amsalem

Based on a true story, this powerfully gripping drama explores what in Israel has always been considered a radically subversive approach — one that sees human life as more precious than national pride.
Dr Nahum Werbin (Michael Aloni), a reserve combat medic fresh out of medical school, arrives at a desolate outpost in Sinai on the eve of Yom Kippur, 1973, expecting to be back home in Tel Aviv with his pregnant wife immediately after the holiday.
But then the war breaks out, many of his fellow soldiers get killed and others wounded.
Medical supplies run short, and the Israeli army fails to reach the outpost — now under Egyptian siege — and rescue the surviving soldiers.
Against the wishes of the outpost’s commander, Werbin tries to convince his fellow soldiers to surrender — the dishonorable but only way to save their lives.