The Sderot Police Battle

Description

Synopsis

The Sderot Police Battle became one of the defining stories of October 7th. Hamas identified the Sderot Police Station as a key target. Dozens of terrorists, armed with automatic weapons and missiles, stormed the building, where only a handful of police officers stood in defense.

Through compelling monologues, video segments, security footage, and communication recordings, the story of the battle is powerfully retold—culminating in the dramatic decision to destroy the building.

Survivor testimonies present a double perspective: on the one hand, the heroism of the policemen and women who fought to prevent mass killings; on the other, the neglect, chaos, and isolation experienced by the wounded officers trapped inside as their comrades tried in vain to rescue them.

Director

Eyal Blachsan

He embarked on his creative career in 2003 and has since directed, written, and produced numerous documentary, fiction, and current affairs projects for television and cinema, earning awards and critical acclaim.

Among his recent works are: Lod Between Hope and Despair (HOT8 Documentary Channel, Winner of the Israeli Academy Television Award, 2013); Town on a Wire (HOT8, premiered at CPH:DOX International Film Festival 2015, Movies That Matter International Film Festival 2016); Meshulam (HOT8, premiered at the Haifa International Film Festival 2015); and Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue (Kan 11, premiered at the Haifa International Film Festival 2021).