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MossadHebrew Mossad Merkazi le-Modiin U-letafkidim Meyuhadim (“Central Institute for Intelligence and Security”)Most important of Israel's major intelligence agencies. The Mossad carries out foreign espionage and covert political and paramilitary operations. Its director reports directly to the prime minister. It has enjoyed considerable success in operations against the country's Arab neighbours and Palestinian organizations, and it has an excellent reputation internationally for its effectiveness. Its secret agents are credited with the apprehension of Adolf Eichmann in Argentina, the execution of the killers of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympics, and the rescue of Israeli hostages in the Entebbe incident. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the Mossad was criticized for its treatment of detainees, many of whom were allegedly tortured and killed while in custody, and for its efforts to assassinate some Palestinian political leaders. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Jim's bodyguard is an ex-Israeli Mossad who will get you in the dark and you won't even notice," Schumacher told a crowd that included Marley Shelton, Christina Applegate, Garcelle Beauvais, Rosario Dawson and Stacy Keibler. On July 9, 1972, Kanafani, then 36, and his young niece, Lamis, were killed by a car bomb planted by the Israeli Mossad. Before the fall, far-thinking clerics and Saudi millionaires took advantage of America's cultural decline by boosting Islam's public image and, of course, framing the Mossad for a nuclear attack on New York, Washington, and Mecca. |
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