Synopses & Reviews
A revised and updated edition of this bestselling, classic history of the Mossad, Israel's secret intelligence agency
In the secret world of spies and covert operations, no other intelligence service continues to be as surrounded by myth and mystery as the Mossad. GIDEON'S SPIES reveals that all too often the truth exceeds all the fantasies about the Mossad. Revised and updated for 2012, this new edition includes: class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">The story of how Mossad assassinated the Hamas terror Commander in Dubai in 2010 and the role of MI6 in the assassination class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">A look inside the modern Mossad training school class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">The departure of long-serving Mossad chief Meir Dagan, replaced by Tamir Pardo class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">How Mossad failed to provide the intelligence for the infamous “flotilla” attack on ships carrying food to Gaza class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">The unresolved murder of a Mossad spy in London
Review
“Literally impossible to put down.”—The New York Times
“A fascinating look at a spy organization that has remained off-limits to most journalists. A first-rate nonfiction account.”—GQ
“Thomas handles highly dramatic material with clarity and impact.”—Washington Post Book World
“Using eyewitness accounts from directors, agents, and even assassins, Thomas goes...inside the Mossad, Israels ruthless, super-secretive intelligence agency.”—Maxim
“A compelling read, with any number of disturbing revelations.”—FHM
“Espionage buffs will love every page.”—Booklist
“Grabs attention with a riveting yarn... will have readers intrigued.”—Publishers Weekly
“Tells it like it was—and like it is.”—Meir Amit, former director general of Mossad
Synopsis
THE SIXTH EDITION OF THE COMPELLING AND CONTROVERSIAL HISTORY OF ISRAELS SECRET INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
In the secret world of spies and covert operations, no other intelligence service continues to be surrounded by myth and mystery, or commands respect and fear like Israel's Mossad. Formed in 1951 to ensure an embattled Israels future, the Mossad has been responsible for the most audacious and thrilling feats of espionage, counterterrorism, and assassination ever ventured. Gideons Spies draws from classified documents, confidential sources, and closed-door interviews with Mossad agents, informants, and spymasters to reveal the organizations deepest secrets.
Revised and updated for 2012, this new edition includes the story of how Mossad assassinated the Hamas terror commander in Dubai in 2010, a look inside the modern Mossad training school, the departure of long-serving Mossad chief Meir Dagan and appointment of Tamir Pardo, Mossads failure to provide the intelligence for the infamous Gaza flotilla raid, and the unresolved murder of a Mossad spy in London.
About the Author
GORDON THOMAS is a bestselling author of forty books published worldwide. He has firmly established himself as a leading expert on the often sinister, but always compelling world of secret intelligence.