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The pope has invited the prime minister of Israel

for an official meeting.

- And you think you can stop it? - We have to.

With a Strela missile?

I spoke with my contacts from the Soviet Bloc.

Maybe they can help us.

I think it's irresponsible to handle assets from here.

Then go to Europe.

Are things in Europe progressing?

I'll find a place for you and the kids. Far from here.

The CIA is not a part of this.

When you were in East Berlin, who were you working with there?

New photos of Al-Bashir from Yair's team.

Our sources report

he is Black September's link to the Soviets.

He's with a civilian.

If you want me to pull the radio trigger,

I can't be more than 100 meters away.

- We need an answer. - I need a decision.

You would have to make sure that no innocents are killed.

Abort.

Fuck!

We're in the Middle East.

"No good deed goes unpunished."

The Soviets were our friends.

They didn't really care what we were doing.

As long as there was chaos in the West.

Why are you wasting one of our missiles?

We only have six.

I want to test it. How do we know they even work?

Why would they sell us bad missiles?

Because they can't control us

or how we use them.

You realise the KGB is listening, right?

I don't care!

Be careful.

Don't worry, Al-Bashir. I read the instructions.

Give me...

Let's do it.

Tell him to get away.

Hey! Get away!

Move away!

He's far enough.

I don't think he knows what we're doing...

He's far enough.

♪ Strange things happen If you stay ♪

♪ The Devil with catch you anyway ♪

♪ He'll seek you here He'll seek you there ♪

♪ The Devil will seek you everywhere ♪

Good evening!

Cheers.

Bon appetit.

It's nice, what you are doing. Thank you for inviting us all.

You are my compatriots.

I know times are hard.

It's the least I can do.

Cheers.

Here!

One more bottle to here.

And rounds of drinks to these beautiful ladies.

Hey, come on, come on, come, come, come.

This is for you.

Some men do more than us.

They fight to liberate our land.

A friend of mine was killed by the Israelis.

Walid was his name.

It's terrible.

That's why I want to help.

I help...

- There you go, sir. - Thank you.

I help with finance and other things as well,

but you must be quiet about such matters.

You do?

We all do.

All the Palestinian merchants in our group.

Could you get merchandise imported across the border?

Yes.

Cheers!

You scared me.

How was your evening?

I think I found someone

to help us import stuff into Italy.

He has an import-export business.

And you told him we need that?

I shouldn't have?

Al-Bashir.

He operates out of Cyprus, setting up Black September

with weapons from the Soviet bloc.

We heard about him.

He's their connection to the Soviets.

They train them, arm them, and coordinate their actions

with other communist organizations.

The Red Army Faction, the Italian Red Brigade.

The Soviets protect Al-Bashir, and he travels all over Europe.

Can you impose travel restrictions on him?

What if he's wanted?

I like you, Zamir. Really do.

You're gutsy.

This is some vigilante justice you're doing.

But right now, if it's not Vietnam,

nobody in the Nixon administration gives a damn.

They won't piss off the Soviets for an arms merchant.

How about the money?

Can you help us trace it?

We know they have money coming from Saudi Arabia and Libya

by the millions.

It's funneled through corrupt banks

and streams into terrorist hands.

It's expensive to run a European terror organization.

Very expensive.

And some of that money goes from the Palestinians

to communist organizations.

They use European banks, General.

We have no jurisdiction.

But you can pressure the Europeans.

We need them in the Cold War.

That's the game.

We only play it.

You okay?

What?

You're too quiet.

It wasn't your fault.

Harari hinted it was.

We exposed somehow.

Made a mistake.

We all make mistakes.

Yeah.

Here he is.

Let's not make a mistake now.

Okay, Bobby. Walk away.

We'll pick up the customer.

The fuck?

We're blocked.

Bobby, disengage.

Bobby, disengage now. Something in his pocket.

Disengage.

Herr Salame.

Hello. Dieter.

- Hello. - Klaus.

- You know Comrade Lena? - Yes, of course.

The safe house in Berlin.

- Good to see you, Comrade. - You too.

We promoted some people

after Baader and Meinhof were arrested.

Very good.

It's good that we are reconnecting.

I've heard a lot about you.

You've done a lot in the last few months.

Impressive.

Black September, Red Army Faction.

It's all the same revolution, brothers.

Thank you.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

So what do you need?

I have some equipment I need

to get across the border into Italy.

- Equipment? - Weapons.

Authorities are paranoid about us Palestinian Arabs.

It's very difficult to operate.

You can do things that I can't.

Equipment? From where?

Yugoslavia.

It would be easier by boat.

Sailing across the Adriatic Sea.

We have some people we work with.

- Who? - Criminals.

Smugglers.

They don't care about your cause.

They just want the money.

It's not personal.

We're making an error with him.

I don't think he really believes in the revolution.

I like him.

Oh, yeah? Maybe you should go for it then.

Maybe I should.

Good morning.

- It is safe here? - We checked the place.

You're meeting all your agents like this now? In the field?

I'm trying. The reports are not enough.

I'm worried.

A lot of activity.

It's hard to keep on top of it all.

Too many sources.

I'm running three different networks

in three different cities.

I need help.

We're stretched thin right now.

You need to hold on for a few more months.

We believe more attacks are coming.

Wouldn't surprise me.

The terror organisations are very popular.

It's easy to draw in young men.

Black September are not the only ones.

Baader-Meinhof, IRA, Basque ETA, Red Brigades

and they're all cooperating with one another.

I hear Salame himself is roaming around Germany.

Really?

That's the rumour.

You want to order something? I hear they have good maritozzi.

I've had enough of that to last me a lifetime.

Are you getting enough time at home with Dalia and the kids?

More or less.

Dalia isn't crazy about Europe.

She doesn't know exactly what I do.

Maybe you should tell her.

It would scare her. I don't want her to worry.

If I mess up one expression in Arabic,

one word...

Look at them.

They have no idea what is going on in the world.

Maybe they're normal and we're the crazy ones.

They don't care unless they read about it in the paper.

Maybe it's time to do something about it.

It could use a good clean.

Of course.

Maids are cheaper here, you know.

Daddy, Daddy, can I have my own room? Can I?

Of course you can, my love.

I'm not going to work from home. You won't need a study for me.

Because you're not going to be here.

I'll try, but my work is not here.

- But you can... - I can't.

And you know that.

But at least you'll be safe here, right?

Like you wanted.

I know you distrust the Egyptian regime.

I'm sorry.

No, you're right. It's better here.

We'll get used to living here.

It's less dangerous than Lebanon or Europe.

And the furniture will be here in two weeks,

so it will feel like home.

I already know where I'll put the sofa.

It will be fine.

Mr. Salame. My name is Slava.

This is my business partner, Bogdan.

Nice to meet you.

Coffee?

So, you'll be there to collect the goods?

Yes, in Ancona, Italy.

We know Ancona.

The port there is not too big. That's good.

They won't know we're unloading.

You live from here?

Yes.

You have the merchandise?

Close by.

Don't worry. It's a private dock.

No one will see you. Do you have the money?

Not here.

We need it today. Half.

- 50,000. - 60.

They said 50.

- Lena promised me. - Lena.

Lena doesn't make the price.

Prices are higher.

Gas prices are up.

You Arabs sell the oil, not me. Right?

I don't know. I...

I don't like it when you suddenly change the price.

I didn't ask what's in your package, right?

If I get caught with whatever you're shipping,

I go to prison for a long time.

Not you.

And how do I know you won't disappear with the goods?

Or suddenly charge more for delivering?

I give you my word.

And, uh, I'm very greedy.

I want that second half.

I'll give you 50,000

when I hand you over the package.

And 70 when you hand it back in Italy.

And if this is successful,

then there will be many more trips like it.

He thinks we're negotiating for a camel.

Okay.

You Arabs...

know how to haggle.

Abu-Iyad, my brother. Welcome, welcome, welcome.

- Abu-Omar. - Hello.

Welcome, welcome, have a seat.

Can I get you anything?

More tea? More coffee? More baklava?

No, thank you.

What is this about?

Friendship. It's about friendship.

Now that your family is here in Egypt,

we need to work more closely.

Egypt is a friend and a sister,

but a sister doesn't tell you what to do. Right?

We have always supported the Palestinian cause.

The PLO was founded by us.

It was founded by me and Yasser Arafat.

You supported us for your own needs, not for ours.

Abu-Iyad, I respect you a great deal.

If we don't work together, we will fail.

Yes, but meanwhile we fight

while you stand on the sidelines and cheer.

What? Black September?

I'm not sure they're helping your cause.

We have nothing to do with Black September.

It's a splinter group.

Don't try to sell me the fairytales

you sell to the world.

We're all in the same boat.

If you act, I need to know.

It needs to be coordinated with us.

Don't surprise us. Don't surprise me.

I'm sorry, Abu-Omar.

I don't know any details. Can't help you there.

You probably know the ugly names they give me.

No.

The rumours...

They're all true.

That's why I'm head of security.

I know things.

That's how I know you've moved here

with Tamam and the kids.

And that's why I will personally guarantee their safety in Cairo.

We are going to go to war with Israel, and until then,

I don't need any surprises from my brothers.

Okay.

I'll keep that in mind.

You do that.

Arrogant prick.

I don't understand the delay with Al-Bashir.

It's tough to get to him.

Now they're asking for a long-distance radio trigger.

Get it to them immediately. I've had enough.

Of course.

Get me Harari.

Cyprus in winter.

- Again. - No tourists.

If you're in a hotel, you're a spy.

Like this guy.

Yeah.

And the umbrella is an antenna.

Oh, and her?

Spy. Old spy.

- The dog's a spy too. - Double agent.

Here we go.

Take it easy.

We're just a couple on vacation.

Right.

Drive, honey.

Took you a while.

I had to make sure I wasn't being followed.

They saw us.

Yeah. As soon as he leaves the hotel, they're on him.

We'll have to get him inside his hotel.

So...

What kind of import licence will you need?

What merchandise are you bringing in?

I don't know yet. I'll find out.

But I need to know in advance,

so I can hide the tracks.

You understand that, right?

I know.

I work only with you, right?

There's only one guy above me, really.

He's from Lebanon, but he travels a lot.

PLO?

Black September.

Whatever you need, I'm here.

Where are you from again?

They kicked us out of Al-Birwa

in the Nakba, in '48.

How old were you?

I was a child.

We had fig trees.

The sweetest.

Where are you really from?

Jordan?

What?

You want to know about the organisation,

Black September, right?

I told you, I'm from Al-Birwa.

Listen,

for two thousand dollars a month,

I'll tell you what you want to know.

The guy I work with, he's an asshole.

He treats me like shit.

I'm sorry to hear that.

I'm afraid of him.

So get out.

I can't.

I know too much.

I'll get you some money.

Just don't lie to me, okay? I'm not stupid.

So, tell me,

who do you really work for?

Syria?

Egypt?

Egypt.

I knew it.

You're a very smart fella.

They should treat you better.

He says I'm stupid.

He doesn't respect me at all.

You're not stupid.

I'll help you.

Guess who's on the phone.

Hans Genscher, German Minister of the Interior.

I think I know what this is about.

Herr Genscher! It's a pleasure.

I read a very interesting article today,

- Herr Zamir. - Really?

About how Germany is a host country to terrorism.

That many terrorist cells still operate here.

Many juicy details about Black September in our country.

I'm curious where they got all the information from.

The free press?

You never know what they'll come up with.

We would never leak operational details to them.

Don't think for a second that it will pressure us.

To fight violent illegal organizations?

- Isn't that your job? - It's not our war.

But you do have a problem with terrorism inside Germany.

It won't go away. We can help each other.

- How? - Black September is

working with German terror organizations.

Like the Baaden-Meinhof gang.

We're willing to share secret intelligence with you.

And what do you want in return?

If I give you names,

I want them to become wanted men.

Arrested.

Their activity in Germany stopped.

I see.

Why get bad press when you can get good press?

Okay. We'll see what we can do.

It's so quiet here.

Thanks for arranging this place.

No problem.

Nobody really owns this place anyway.

Our friends have a few places like this.

Thank God for the Red Brigades.

God.

You're not really a Marxist, are you, Ali?

I am what I am.

Do you want something to eat?

I saw a nice restaurant on the way.

Looked good.

It's a very bourgeois place.

So?

We need to eat.

Or do you prefer to talk ideology?

If you want,

we can talk about the revolution.

Or we can leave this cold, dark, shitty apartment.

Get a fabulous meal. And fuck.

Well, Baader always said fucking and shooting are the same thing.

And what do you think?

All revolution is personal.

Hm.

And who said that? Sartre?

I did.

- And I told him to move! Huh? - Okay.

Bourgeois or not, it was good.

Just don't tell anyone I enjoyed myself.

Yeah.

I need cigarettes.

Thank you.

It's you.

There is an article here about Arab terrorism in Germany.

What does it say?

"After the attacks, Black September

is still very much alive in Germany

as the authorities seem too scared to do anything.

Known arch-terrorist, mastermind of Munich,

Abu-Hassan, Ali Hassan Salame.

He sleeps at the best hotels, cavorts with young women,

and drinks the best champagne.

But behind the mask of a playboy,

there is a ruthless and cynical murderer."

Give me that.

They got you good.

You know what that means?

You can't go back to Germany.

The police will be looking for you everywhere.

You're famous.

Somebody in Germany must have given them the information.

Bastards.

Parties. It doesn't look good.

All lies. Fuck.

Okay, how much longer do you have to stay in Rome?

Until the shipment arrives.

Okay, let's go back to the apartment.

It's better nobody sees you here.

This is what we look like.

Playboys.

It's the price for operating in Europe.

Did you read it?

I don't read German. What did they write?

That we're moving around freely and going to parties.

Women and alcohol.

- Did they write Palestinian? - How would I know?

It doesn't matter what they say as long as they talk about us.

If we're out of the news, the struggle will be forgotten.

They talk about Abu-Hassan.

Better to be perceived as rich and successful

than poor and miserable.

You sound like him now.

Dear God, have you lost your mind? Lost it?

What are you doing?

I'm doing what I can for the struggle.

Parties? Clubs?

While our poor brothers struggle?

It's lies.

People here are furious.

I had to defend you.

I don't like having to defend you.

You realise it's the Israelis who are behind it.

The Germans don't care.

I don't care who's behind it.

You have to keep a low profile.

If they catch you, we're in serious trouble.

Don't worry. I won't be caught alive.

Many people here would be very happy if that happened.

Send them my best regards.

They can find me tonight in Ancona, picking up the bottles.

Ali! From now on

I want to hear only good news from you.

Wake up.

Get dressed. We're leaving.

Where are we going?

Not far. Ancona.

But I have a shift tomorrow at the cafeteria.

Call in sick.

I'm glad you came with me.

You know, it was a tragedy

what happened to your friend, Walid.

The Israeli dogs killed him.

I know.

But we will avenge him.

You know who I am?

Yes, Sir.

You're ready?

Yes.

Let's go.

- How was the trip? - Excellent.

I didn't know you were famous when I made the deal.

I should've asked for more money.

Abu-Hassan, right?

I read the article.

- What are you talking about? - Your boss is famous.

You don't know?

Parties? Money?

- What article? - The magazine.

He's a famous terrorist.

And a celebrity. Some crazy shit.

Bogdan doesn't read German.

You're famous.

- Very. - See?

I told you.

They dress nice, too.

Like pretty boys.

No shit.

I didn't know you Arabs party like this.

Take the Strelas. I'll take the money.

Let's get out of here.

Ziad, help me with the missiles.

Let's go.

You did good.

Game on.

Let's try not to lose him this time.

I got him.

Good morning. Welcome to Hotel Olympia.

First time in Cyprus?

Yes.

It's okay, I can handle it.

What brings you to our island?

Love.

Follow me.

I think you were flirting with me over there.

All part of the job.

Nice view.

What do you see?

Us.

What?

We don't have time for this.

Time for what?

For this game.

The kiss, what was that about?

Strictly professional.

Okay. Stop it.

- What? - It's annoying.

Just playing with you. Don't you ever flirt?

I don't like this.

I think you do.

It's for you.

I think you've gone too far with the tourist look.

- Any trouble? - No.

You have about an hour.

Good.

I need you both to stake the corridor for me

when I break into his room.

You got it.

Hello?

It's me.

Ziad?

Yes. I can't talk long.

They think I'm calling my job

to let them know I'll be back tomorrow.

Who are you with?

Higher ups.

They're planning something big.

I can't talk now.

Let's meet at the restaurant.

Bring cash.

When?

Two days. Lunch.

I hate the waiting.

That's the job.

I hope I resolved that trigger issue.

- Holy shit! - It worked all right.

You know, the explosion was so big

they couldn't recognise the body.

They just want to humiliate us. Scare us.

I just saw him a few days ago.

Do you have what you need?

I have only five bottles.

One is enough, if they work.

They work.

I'm sorry about Al-Bashir.

I promise you...

We will avenge him.

Ziad. My friend.

Yes?