Inside Israel's Mossad: The Institute for Intelligence and Special Tasks

Inside the World's Most Famous Intelligence Agencies

by Matt Webster

When it was established in 1948, Israel was surrounded by enemies determined to destroy it. Given the world consensus that Israel’s tiny military could not survive, the War of Independence became one of the greatest military upsets in modern history. The military intelligence gathered by Mossad played a vital role in Israel’s victory in the War of Independence. Considered the most secretive and effective intelligence agency in the world, Mossad continues to help battle to exist.

Library Binding

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Gila · Rating 2 out of 5]

Online, this book is recommended for Grades 5 to 9. It provided some basic information, but the delivery was a bit dry. When discussing the Mossad, one of the most elite and secretive intelligence agencies in the world, the story should be more thrilling. There are plenty of colorful 'war stories' that could have been discussed -these are the folks who tracked down Eichmann and help 1000s escape from oppressive countries.

[Matt Webster]

I hereby recuse myself as Matt Webster, author of this book.