{"product_id":"the-sword-of-freedom-israel-mossad-and-the-secret-war-yossi-cohen-hardcover","title":"The Sword of Freedom: Israel, Mossad, and the Secret War -- Yossi Cohen, Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this sure-to-be-headline-making book, the legendary Mossad director likened to the real-life James Bond explains how Israel has not only survived by thrived--and will continue to do so despite seemingly insurmountable odds. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA ninth-generation Israeli-born Jew, Yossi Cohen has dedicated his life to defending his nation. In this exhilarating book he unveils the clandestine strategies that have enabled Israel to not just survive but flourish since its founding in 1949, despite being surrounded and attacked by deadly adversaries. \u003cem\u003eThe Sword of Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e is an eye-opening insider's look into Israel's transformation from a beleaguered nation to a formidable presence on the global stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsrael's prosperity is rooted in smart strategies, carefully chosen alliances, and a society-wide understanding that there is no Plan B for the Jewish people. \"It's the job of the Israeli defense establishment to do whatever it can to put off the next war for as long as possible,\" Cohen explains, \"including using covert means.\" Drawing from his vast experience in intelligence and national security, Cohen chronicles how Israel has consistently turned adversity into opportunity, brilliantly leveraging limited resources to maximum effect, using a range of strategies including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eQuestioning all information from all sourcesFocusing on human intelligence (HUMINT) over other forms of spy craftWinning before the battle begins by instilling fear in enemiesMaintaining working relationships with challenging allies, including Russia and Saudi Arabia\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA testament to his unwavering commitment to truth, accountability, and the use of decisive action, \u003cem\u003eThe Sword of Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates Israel's victories and presents a road map for winning in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yossi Cohen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Broadside Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063259607","brand":"Cohen, Yossi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46745573097700,"sku":"9780063259607","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780063259607.jpg?v=1780504282","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/the-sword-of-freedom-israel-mossad-and-the-secret-war-yossi-cohen-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}