The Spy Who The Spy Who Ran Mossad’s Fake Hotel | The Escape | 1
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May 20, 2025 A secret SOS triggers a thrilling Mossad mission to rescue Ethiopian Jews from a dangerous Marxist regime. The podcast dives into the heart-pounding escape plan through hostile territories, detailing the personal sacrifices of operatives. It captures the desperate journey of a Jewish teacher selling his ring for help, while Mossad agents work in the shadows to ensure safe evacuations. The tension and bravery showcase the high stakes involved in a covert operation aimed at saving lives.
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Aklum's Dangerous Escape
- Ferede Aklum fled Ethiopia fearing persecution as part of the Jewish Beta Israel community.
- He crossed into Sudan seeking aid from American Jewish contacts after selling his wedding ring to send a telegram.
New Route Discovered To Save Jews
- The discovery that Ethiopian Jews had escaped to Sudan opened a new evacuation route for Mossad.
- Mossad had to plan an undercover operation since Sudan was an enemy state at war with Israel.
Undercover in Sudan
- Mossad operative Danny Limor went undercover in Khartoum to find Ferede Aklum.
- He posed as a French anthropologist and used coded messages to connect with Aklum without raising suspicion.
