Books Mossad: The Greatest Missions of the Israeli Secret Service  by Michael Bar-Zohar (Author), Nissim Mishal

"Mossad: The Greatest Missions of the Israeli Secret Service" by Michael Bar-Zohar and Nissim Mishal is a detailed chronicle of the most significant and dangerous operations carried out by the Mossad over more than six decades since the establishment of Israel. The book provides riveting, behind-the-scenes accounts of well-known missions such as the kidnapping of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in Argentina, the destruction of the Syrian nuclear reactor, and the assassination of key figures in terrorist networks and nuclear programs in Iran and elsewhere.

The narrative dives into the complexity, intrigue, and risks of these covert operations, revealing not only the successes but also the failures and moral dilemmas faced by the agency. Readers are taken into the meetings and debates among Israeli political and intelligence leaders as they decide when and how to act, illustrating the heavy personal and political toll of these missions.

The book also portrays the Mossad's broader activities, including rescuing Jews from perilous situations worldwide and the political challenges Israel encounters in executing such clandestine missions. The authors combine intensive research with exclusive interviews with Mossad agents and Israeli leaders to bring these stories vividly to life.