David's Iron Fist: Secret Operations of Israeli Intelligence Agencies in the 20th Century

Author: Gao Jinhu
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: No country is as urgently in need of an extremely efficient intelligence organization as Israel, which is surrounded by enemies and faces terrifying espionage activities from hostile nations. The existence or non-existence of Mossad is actually a matter of life and death for Israel. Espionage work is an intellectual struggle, and the application of technology and other improvements only serve as aids to human mental labor. Israel uses a combination of humans and machines, and in this combination, humans are the decisive factor, especially in intelligence. —Meir Amit, leader of Israel's intelligence agency
This series of books captures the essential characteristics of the hidden struggles in the international arena and reflects the dramatic changes in the hidden battlefield of the 20th century. It vividly portrays the wisdom and roles of intelligence personnel who operate both on the front lines and behind the scenes in political, military, and diplomatic struggles. The books not only depict the scenes of blood and fire under the glint of swords but also the struggles of spirit and flesh amidst the glamour of wine and lights. Moreover, they offer a calm observation and detailed analysis of the characteristics and patterns of the hidden struggles. As a result, this series of books can both provide readers with thrilling sensory stimulation and inspire rational thinking. This is possible because most of the compilers of this series are professionals. The chief editor has long been engaged in the study of press history and is one of the pioneers of the discipline of intelligence history in China, with extensive writing experience.
The basic starting point of this series of books is to avoid the common pitfalls of some works on intelligence topics, such as improper selection of materials, historical inaccuracies, and exaggeration of legends. Using the wisdom of experts to select materials and the courage of historians to interpret events, the series genuinely focuses on important figures and events that reflect the evolution of 20th-century intelligence history. It respects the truth, connects the past with the present, and allows readers to find the time corridor that links history and reality through layers of life and death, blood and fire.