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The Sword of Freedom
Israel, Mossad, and the Secret War
Yossi Cohen
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · September 16, 2025
Reading lane: Intelligence & Espionage
Israel has always won.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Covert Statecraft
Come here for
- Mossad, diplomacy, and covert-statecraft angles
- A sustained narrative with operational texture
Expect
- History-forward espionage context
- A long-form read with a professional edge
Book Details
- Authors
- Yossi Cohen
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- September 16, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Intelligence & Espionage · Diplomacy
- Reading lane
- Intelligence & Espionage
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Publisher Categories
Political Lives
Israel & Palestine History
Intelligence & Espionage
Security Studies
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POLITICAL SCIENCE / Peace
Intelligence & Spycraft
Terrorism & Counterterrorism
Middle Eastern Politics
About This Book
Israel has always won. They are winning now. And they must always win in the future. In The Sword of Freedom , former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen pulls back the curtain on Israel’s success in the face of never-ending war. Cohen has played a pivotal role in shaping Israel’s modern defense strategy. Blending personal stories and the nation’s history, he offers a rare glimpse into how Israel has defied existential threats and built a cutting-edge defense system. Now, he reveals ho...
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