The Ambassador

Ambassador’s wife, troubled and lonely, Alex becomes a central emotional barometer of the story. Her affair is exposed through a film captured by a mysterious observer, turning private desire into public leverage. She grapples with her marriage, her safety, and a desire to leave Israel, even as she directly influences political pressures through her actions. Her arc exposes the personal costs of a life in the public eye.

U.S. ambassador whose secret peace initiative sets the plot in motion. He remains resolute in pursuing dialogue despite political pushback and personal risk. The narrative frames him as a principled but contested figure, balancing national interests with a desire for real change. The outcome hinges on his willingness to resist blackmail and manipulation.

Stevenson is the ambassador's loyal security chief, pragmatic and wary of threats. He probes the blackmail conspiracy, tracks down the print shop operators, and provides the practical force behind the mission. His role foregrounds security considerations and the cost of keeping intelligence operations secret.

Israeli Defense Minister and hardline figure who challenges Hacker's peace plan; he is skeptical and authoritative, representing the political pushback against diplomacy in this era of tension.

Wealthy business man and PLO member who becomes a key player and target in the blackmail plot; his involvement and decisions affect the viability of the peace initiative and his influence within the PLO.

A relentless KGB assassin pursuing Hacker, representing the external pressures and espionage that threaten the peace process. His presence escalates danger and heightens the stakes of every encounter.