The Sword of Freedom

Israel, Mossad, and the Secret War

De: Yossi Cohen

Narrado por: Rob Shapiro

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.

The required book

Interesting book, but the second half reads more like a campaign speech. I respect him and wish him well and think he would make a good prime Minister, although under the current circumstances any reasonable candidate would do well; 20+ years of Bibi is enough. What I find utterly predictable and disappointing is that there is nothing daring or innovative. He bows to the gods of climate change and the LGBTQ lobby and tries rather desperately to bridge the Jerusalem Tel Aviv divide, but to me comes across as someone playing a part, something he has had a lot of experience doing.

Very interesting book by a interesting and important actor of Israel and the Middle East

I loved particularly the beginning when Yossi comments on the current events in Israel and in the Middle East and on this life in the Mossad.Then it gets a bit more about his political ideas which is also ok as I am sure he will be a future leader in Israel thus it’s nice to know some of his ideas and background.

Yossi Cohen is the Quite Leader

Yossi Cohen tells an excellent story about his work and experiences. It doesn’t tell the secrets of Mossad. It’s a great read!

Interesting anecdotes but no story line

Interesting anecdotes but the story meandered continuously and functioned more like an unconnected stream of conscious. There was no overarching message but a mixture of autobiography, political opinions, story telling and value sharing with no thread that connected them together.

the right to exist

the precise information and explanation of the broad view of the issues at stake. an unabated and forward projection & thinking of the decision makers in this existential threat to the Jewish people and their state. 😇