If You're Listening How to avoid abduction by a Mossad honeypot
Jul 28, 2025
Dive into the intriguing tale of Mordecai Vanunu, who was almost a whistleblower but fell into a trap set by a stunning Mossad agent named Cindy. Discover the complexities of espionage, media representations, and how Cindy's charm led to Vanunu's abduction. Explore the dual lives of intelligence operatives like Cheryl, who transitioned from a world of secrets to everyday life. The discussion even touches on the hilarity of honeypot strategies and absurd tire advertisements, blending humor with a captivating historical narrative.
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Vanunu's Capture by Mossad Honeypot
- Mordecai Vanunu was lured by "Cindy," a mysterious woman, in London and flown to Rome.
- Cindy was a Mossad honeypot who drugged Vanunu and facilitated his abduction to Israel.
Photo Unlocks Cindy's Identity
- A photo of Vanunu's hand revealed Cindy's full name and travel details from flight records.
- This allowed journalists to uncover the true identity and Mossad link of the woman known as Cindy.
Cindy's True Identity Revealed
- "Cindy" was actually Cheryl Bentov, who joined Mossad after a teenage exchange trip to Israel.
- Her father was unaware of her Mossad involvement until seeing a TV special years later.