A High Price: The Triumphs and Failures of Israeli Counterterrorism (Saban Center at the Brookings Institution Books)
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Book Synopsis: The product of painstaking research and countless interviews, A High Price offers a nuanced, definitive historical account of Israel's bold but often failed efforts to fight terrorist groups. Beginning with the violent border disputes that emerged after Israel's founding in 1948, Daniel Byman charts the rise of Yasir Arafat's Fatah and leftist groups such as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine--organizations that ushered in the era of international terrorism epitomized by the 1972 hostage-taking at the Munich Olympics. Byman reveals how Israel fought these groups and others, such as Hamas, in the decades that follow, with particular attention to the grinding and painful struggle during the second intifada. Israel's debacles in Lebanon against groups like the Lebanese Hizballah are examined in-depth, as is the country's problematic response to Jewish terrorist groups that have struck at Arabs and Israelis seeking peace. In surveying Israel's response to terror, the author points to the coups of shadowy Israeli intelligence services, the much-emulated use of defensive measures such as sky marshals on airplanes, and the role of controversial techniques such as targeted killings and the security barrier that separates Israel from Palestinian areas. Equally instructive are the shortcomings that have undermined Israel's counterterrorism goals, including a disregard for long-term planning and a failure to recognize the long-term political repercussions of counterterrorism tactics.
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Looking for a gripping and eye-opening read on counterterrorism? Look no further. A High Price: The Triumphs and Failures of Israeli Counterterrorism by the Saban Center at the Brookings Institution is the book you need. This meticulously researched and thought-provoking account delves deep into the history of Israel's fight against terrorist groups. From the violent border disputes of its founding to the rise of organizations like Fatah and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of Israel's efforts to combat international terrorism.
Author Daniel Byman leaves no stone unturned as he examines Israel's struggles and successes in the fight against terror. He shines a light on significant events such as the Munich Olympics hostage-taking in 1972 and the grinding battle during the second intifada. Byman also delves into Israel's response to groups like Hamas and Lebanese Hizballah, providing in-depth analysis of the country's triumphs and debacles.
What sets A High Price apart is its balanced perspective. Byman not only discusses Israel's effective counterterrorism tactics, including defensive measures like sky marshals on airplanes and targeted killings, but he also critically examines the shortcomings that have hindered Israel's goals. This book offers invaluable insights into the long-term planning pitfalls and political repercussions that counterterrorism efforts can face.
If you want to understand the complexities of counterterrorism and gain a comprehensive understanding of Israel's fight against terrorist groups, A High Price is a must-read. It's an illuminating and thought-provoking book that will leave you with a deep appreciation for the challenges faced by nations in combatting terrorism.
Ready to dive into the fascinating world of Israeli counterterrorism? Get your copy of A High Price: The Triumphs and Failures of Israeli Counterterrorism now and embark on an eye-opening journey.
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