Lior Raz possesses a deep understanding of the complexities on the ground in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As co-creator and star of the award-winning Netflix series Fauda, he portrays characters on both sides of the dispute with empathy and pathos, giving audiences a chance to leave their preconceived notions behind and understand the disparate motivations driving both the Israelis and the Palestinians, as well as their unifying humanity.

However, in addition to his role on Fauda, Raz lived the conflict on the ground as a member of the Israeli Defense Forces. As part of the IDF Special Forces, Raz became fluent in Arabic and uniquely familiar...