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Operation Wrath of God: Israel's Covert Quest for Vengeance

5/14/2025

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In the wake of the tragic 1972 Munich attack, Israel's Mossad initiated Operation Wrath of God, seeking vengeance against those tied to Palestinian militants. A clandestine intelligence network, Kilowatt, unveiled Western backing for these missions. Despite a controversial botched assassination in Norway, the collaboration persisted, shaping Israel's future strikes on Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.

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In the wake of the tragic 1972 Munich attack, Israel's Mossad initiated Operation Wrath of God, seeking vengeance against those tied to Palestinian militants. A clandestine intelligence network, Kilowatt, unveiled Western backing for these missions. Despite a controversial botched assassination in Norway, the collaboration persisted, shaping Israel's future strikes on Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.