Series synopsis
Shadow War: The Dubai Assassination, also known as מלחמת הצללים: החיסול בדובאי is a documentary television series that premiered on April 6, 2026. It ended on April 6, 2026.
In January 2010, Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, a senior Hamas operative responsible for smuggling Iranian weapons into Gaza, was found dead in a luxury hotel in Dubai. What initially appeared to be a natural death was in fact a covert assassination carried out by a Mossad team.
The operation seemed like a major success until Dubai Police reconstructed the assassins’ movements, obtained their passport photos, and released extensive surveillance footage to the public. For the first time, a Mossad operation ...
Premise
In January 2010, Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, a senior Hamas operative responsible for smuggling Iranian weapons into Gaza, was found dead in a luxury hotel in Dubai. What initially appeared to be a natural death was in fact a covert assassination carried out by a Mossad team.
The operation seemed like a major success until Dubai Police reconstructed the assassins’ movements, obtained their passport photos, and released extensive surveillance footage to the public. For the first time, a Mossad operation was exposed in remarkable detail, sparking a global media storm and diplomatic controversy.
Sixteen years later, this two-part documentary series reveals the full story behind one of the most dramatic intelligence operations in Israeli history through exclusive interviews, newly revealed materials, and previously unseen accounts.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | April 6, 2026 | April 6, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 6, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 6, 2026 |
Production
Release
| First aired | April 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | April 6, 2026 |
| Status | ended |