The movie Kidon is a political thriller that follows the aftermath of the assassination of Hamas leader Mahmoud al Mabhouh in a Dubai hotel room. The Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency, is immediately suspected by the world powers, but the Mossad denies any involvement. The plot thickens when the real killers are eventually identified as a hit squad using stolen identities of innocent Jewish people, creating an international scandal.
The story is told from different perspectives, including those of the Mossad agents, the Israeli Prime Minister's office, the French intelligence agency, and a Lebanese woman seeking revenge for her family's death during the Lebanon War. As the investigation unfolds, secrets are uncovered, trust is broken, and the Mossad's reputation is at stake.
Kidon, which means "javelin" in Hebrew, is an entertaining and fast-paced movie that exposes how intelligence agencies operate in the shadows, using covert operations to achieve their goals, and the unintended consequences of these actions. Kidon was directed by Emmanuel Naccache and features an ensemble cast that includes Tomer Sisley, Kev Adams, and Lionel Abelanski. The film was released in 2013 and received mixed reviews from critics.
