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Rise and kill first

The Secret History of Israel's Targeted Assassinations
Book • 2018
This book provides a detailed account of Israel's targeted killing programs, from the early days of the state to the present.

Bergman, through extensive interviews with over a thousand state officials and access to thousands of classified documents, reveals the intricacies of Israel's intelligence community and armed services.

The book explores the historical context, operational details, and moral dilemmas associated with these programs, including the assassination of key figures from Hamas, Hezbollah, the PLO, and Iranian nuclear scientists.

It also discusses the broader impact on Israeli statecraft and international relations.

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