The Israeli secret services

Abstract

The Israeli Institute for Intelligence and Special Services, the Mossad, is pobably the best known the world's intelligence services, one the most sespected and, certainly, one the most intriguing. However, despite its fame, the available literature, other than Hebrew, is limited and scattered amongst a variety subject areas because the tentacles the Mossad are similarly varied. The aim of this volume is to document the range English language material available on «f Mossad from its pre-official origins in Europe during the Second World War to e present period the Middle East peace process. The organization had its origins in the aftermath the Holocaust, being the agency responsible for organizing the illegal Jewish immigration into Palestine before becoming officially constituted in 1951. Since its formation the Mossad has been intimately involved in each the significant events in Israel's history, including actions against its Arab neighbors, the hunting wanted Nazis, spectacular actions such as the raid on Entebbe to free the hostages, counter-terrorist activities, and high technology espionage against friend and foe alike. This bibliography will be interest to researchers covering intelligence activities and to students, scholars, and librarians interested in the history Israel and its relations with its Arab neighbors. The early material on the Mossad will also be special concern to students the Holocaust and its aftermath.