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âWondrous . . . Compelling . . . Piercing.â âThe New York Times Book Review
Award-winning writer Matti Friedmanâs tale of Israelâs first spies has all the tropes of an espionage novel, including duplicity, betrayal, disguise, clandestine meetings, the bluff, and the double bluffâbut itâs all true.
Journalist and award-winningâŠ
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The life of a spy is psychologically difficult as he must keep loyalty to his own country, while secretly blending in with that of the enemy. For the Middle Eastern Jews who spied for Israel during its war of independence, the heroes of Matti Friedmanâs excellent book, life was even more difficult, by upbringing and background their identity was interwoven with that of the enemy. In this book, Friedman follows these spies and covert warriors through a breathless sequence of assassinations and espionage operations against the Arab foes besieging Israel from all sides. Aside from being taken over by theâŠ
From Danny's list on covert operations making your blood boil.
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