Vengeance

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This true story reads like a novel, recounting the experiences of five ordinary Israelis who were selected to disappear into the world of espionage. Their mission: to hunt down and kill the PLO terrorists responsible for the massacre of eleven Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in 1972. The narrative is told by the leader of the group, the first Mossad agent to emerge from "deep cover" and share the details of this heroic yet secretive endeavor. He describes the long and perilous operation, revealing the heavy toll it took on the idealistic volunteers involved. "Avner," chosen by Golda Meir, led the team as they systematically tracked down the key figures behind the Munich operation, often facing danger from PLO assassins themselves. The suspenseful mechanics of their mission far exceed the imagination of any thriller writer, as they constantly changed identities and moved across countries, dedicating their lives to a brutal quest for vengeance. This work is not only an espionage classic but also a deeply human document that delves into the feelings of disgust and doubt that plagued the Israeli agents, ultimately transforming their perspectives on their mission and themselves. It offers a glimpse into a secret world, exploring the complexities of revenge and the timeless questions of good and evil.