In 2008, two close friends became stranded in one of the world’s most perilous regions—the Gaza Strip—while being the sole Western journalists on what was intended to be a brief, 24-hour mission. “The War Around Us” chronicles the encounter between seasoned war correspondent Ayman Mohyeldin, recognized as one of TIME’s 100 most influential people, and novice reporter Sherine Tadros. As rockets rain down on the city and horrific events unfold, the duo grapples with intense professional competition, personal fear, and dark humor, all while being trapped with no escape and under the scrutiny of the global audience.