By the Rivers of Babylon

Two Concorde jets carrying diverse passengers—including warriors, pacifists, and dignitaries—are en route to a U.N. conference aimed at peace in the Middle East when they are forced to crash-land in a desert location. Stranded with limited weapons, the passengers face off against a skilled Palestinian force amid a tense rescue effort by Israeli authorities. The story unfolds as a fierce and courageous battle in a stark, historic landscape.