PATRON DU MOSSAD : ATTENTATS DÉJOUÉS, BIPEURS EXPLOSIFS, ÉLIMINATIONS… IL RACONTE EN EXCLUSIVITÉ

Introduction and Career Beginnings00:00:00

Yossi Cohen introduces his background, joining the Mossad at 22, and explains his motivation for writing a book about his experiences defending Israel while balancing secrecy and duty.

Nature of the Mossad00:11:35

Cohen differentiates the Mossad from Western agencies like the DGSE, emphasizing that Israel operates in a constant state of alert due to existential threats, requiring unconventional and often high-risk operations.

Espionage Tactics and Myths00:17:53

Addressing rumors and conspiracy theories, Cohen discusses the reality of agent recruitment, the use of cover identities, cyber surveillance, and the extreme patience required to infiltrate enemy organizations.

The Pager Operation00:37:37

A detailed discussion on the logistics behind the Hezbollah pager operation, highlighting the 10-year effort to infiltrate the supply chain and why it was a targeted, precise mission.

Global Security and Cooperation01:08:42

Cohen reflects on his time as the head of the Mossad, specifically addressing intelligence sharing with international partners to thwart terror attacks on foreign soil and the importance of preventing nuclear threats.

The Nuclear Archive and Targeted Eliminations01:15:31

Insight into the 2018 theft of Iranian nuclear archives and the use of advanced technology in targeted operations to neutralize individuals identified as existential threats to Israel.