Yaakov Katz
Israel vs. Iran: The Shadow War
- ISBN 13:
- 9781597976688
- author:
- Yaakov Katz
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Potomac Books Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.5 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, War & Espionage, Espionage, Espionage, Israeli, Iran - Relations - Israel, Israel - Relations - Iran, National security - Middle East, Nuclear weapons - Iran, History: World, HISTORY / Middle East / Israel, HISTORY / Military / Nuclear War
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The shadow war between Israel and Iran has been ongoing for over three decades. Since the Iranian revolution in 1979, Israel's sworn enemies have included Iran and the United States. This conflict has intensified with Iran's nuclear ambitions, posing an immense threat to Israel's security. Israeli military correspondent Yaakov Katz and Israeli military historian Yoaz Hendel examine the threat posed by a nuclear Iran, analyzing competing perceptions of the threat and Israel's military and diplomatic options. They draw on in-depth research and access to the Israeli defense establishment, including interviews with key decision makers, to describe behind-the-scenes strategic military deliberations and intelligence analysis since the Second Lebanon War of 2006. The authors focus on pivotal military events, including the Syrian reactor bombing and Operation Cast Lead in the Gaza Strip, as well as assassinations of key Hezbollah operatives. They argue that assassinations, computer viruses, and Western sanctions may not be enough to stop Iran, leaving Israel with a difficult choice: launch a military strike or accept a nuclear Iran, which would lead to a new balance of power in the Middle East.
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