Mossad the Israeli secret service is undoubtedly one of the best of its kind renowned for its secret operations against its targets across the world. This book provides an inside view of key operations undertaken by Mossad and the way they went about executing these operations which ended many times in success or at sometimes failure. A very racy book which makes it quite difficult to drop once you have started. It provides an excellent narration of the events which at times are pulse raising and makes you awe at the meticulous planning carried out by Mossad agents. There are about 20 (though I did not count exactly) incidents / operations narrated in the book of which I would pick up the below operations for some corporate learning.
Very detailed Planning, Multiple Rehearsals, Trained team members, Back up plans - key to success of a project
In 1960, capture of Adolf Eichmann a ex-Nazi officer who absconds to Argentina after defeat of Germany in world war II. Adolf Eichmann was held responsible for killing of Jews during the war. Once Mossad gets information of Eichmann hiding in Argentina they put in a detailed plan of abduction knowing well that Argentina would not accept for repatriation of Eichmann. The planning for this abduction was carried out to the last detail, rehearsals held, agents posted with false identities, multiple options discussed, back up plans laid out to the last detail which made the abduction plan so fool proof that probability of it failing was very minimal. With these traits the abduction was carried out and there was no flaw and Eichmann was brought to trial in Israel.
Protect your team - sincerely help them get out of difficult situations - a message to current team members and future team members that the organisation cares for you - Motivation
For this I would quote two incidents. First in 1951, escape of Israeli Mordechai Ben Porat from Iraq which was masterminded by Israeli agencies when his cover was exposed in Iraq. He was taken to secret places hidden and then made to board a plane while the plane was taxing by dangling a rope from the aircraft - the escape was a filmy styled dramatic one. This was a great planning by Israel to support & save its agents at any cost instilling confidence in agents that their country will come out in their support. Second was in 1997 the failed assassination attempt in Jordan of Khaled Meshaal in which 6 Israeli agents were stuck in Jordan and were facing serious charges. Finally Israel prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to intervene and after series of negotiations and exchange of prisoners the 6 Israeli agents were released.
Concern for peers - Helps in harmonising team to achieve greater goals
This was demonstrated by Israeli agents when they brought Jews from Ethiopia to Israel. Their concern for their social peers was genuine and highly regarded.
This books is written in a story format and feels like reading a spy novel. Nevertheless it provides a very good read if you want to have a brief idea on working of spies.
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