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The Sword of Freedom

Israel, Mossad, and the Secret War

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The Sword of Freedom

By: Yossi Cohen
Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
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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 how Israel always finds a way to win, as well as:

· The secret to Israel’s success as a nation and military power

· The future of Gaza and Hamas

· What it takes to be in the Mossad

· The mistakes Westerners make when they look at the Middle East

· How Mossad helps counter terrorism around the world

· How the art of spycraft has changed in the advent of AI and social media

· What Donald Trump’s second presidency means for Israel

In today’s volatile world Israel must remain adaptable and resolute to survive. Cohen explores how Israel achieves this: by questioning all intelligence, prioritizing human ingenuity, cooperating with other countries (even ones you might not expect), and ensuring enemies fear defeat before battles begin.

As David Ben-Gurion observed, “History is not written, it is created.” From thrilling covert operations to strategies that safeguard borders, The Sword of Free­dom demonstrates how Israel’s transformation from a vulnerable state to a global power was no accident.

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Even if I do not agree with everything he had said, highly recommend it, especially now with October 7th, and Iran war. Interesting times, INDEED

Great Book

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Who wouldn’t want an insight into the almost mythical world of Mossad?

Sword of Freedom gives you that, but what surprised me was how compelling a read it is. Yossi Cohen is a natural storyteller, drawing on an extraordinary career and a perspective on the world shaped by experiences very few people will ever have.

What makes the book particularly interesting is that Cohen doesn’t simply celebrate Mossad or Israel. He is prepared to be critical of his own country, its institutions and its capabilities, while leaving you in little doubt about his commitment to Israel and its people.

Whether or not you agree with all of his conclusions, you come away with a much better understanding of the man, the organisation he led and the way he sees Israel’s place in an extraordinarily complex world.

A fascinating book. I loved it.

Interesting on so many levels

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He has an excellent command of English. Excellent narration. The honesty and sincerity of the author . This was a spell binding listen . Most impactful was his profound love for Israel.

An excellent Book

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Extremely well written, lucid, clear and at times really breathtaking. I strongly recommend this book for its invaluable clarity, and profound understanding of Middle Eastern history. Really impressive on every level

Excellent

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A very interesting listen that details Mossad history including significant figures in its leadership. It also details some of the exploits of the foremost intelligence agency in the planet, since it is the only country in the world that has been continuously at war since its birth.

The book also provides an fascinating insight into the author, including his background, his family, his leadership style during his time as head of Mossad and, usefully, his outlook on geopolitics and the future as a possible candidacy for prime minister of Israel.

Fascinating insights into Mossad & one its leaders

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