David's Iron Fist -- Secret Operations of 20th Century Israeli Intelligence Agencies

Author: Gao Jinhu et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: No country is as urgently in need of a highly 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 auxiliary tools for human mental labor. Israel employs a combination of humans and machines, and in this combination, humans are the decisive factor, especially in intelligence. —Meir Amit, former head of Israel's intelligence agency
This series of books captures the essential characteristics of the hidden front struggles in the international arena and reflects the dramatic changes on the covert battlefield in the 20th century. It vividly portrays the wisdom and roles of intelligence personnel who were active on and behind the stage in political, military, and diplomatic struggles. The books not only depict the scenes of blood and fire under the blade and sword but also the struggles of the soul and body amidst the glamour and wine. More importantly, they offer a calm observation and detailed analysis of the characteristics and patterns of hidden front struggles. As a result, this series of books can both provide readers with thrilling sensory stimulation and inspire rational reflection. This is possible because most of the compilers of this series are professionals. The series 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 fundamental starting point of this series is to avoid the common pitfalls of certain works on intelligence themes, 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 evolutionary trajectory of 20th-century intelligence history. It respects the facts, connects the present with the past, and allows readers to find the time corridor that links history and reality through layers of life and death, blood and fire.