Mossad's Priest Disguise in Rome: The 1982 Abu Nidal Assassination Plot.

Описание: Discover the astonishing true story of Operation Divine Intervention, the 1982 Mossad mission to assassinate terrorist mastermind Abu Nidal on the streets of Rome. Israeli operatives, disguised as Catholic priests, infiltrated the shadow of the Vatican in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse that blurred the lines between sacred sanctuary and lethal pursuit. This is a deep dive into one of the most audacious and meticulously planned covert operations in modern espionage history. This detailed account explores the hunt for Abu Nidal, the founder of the Fatah Revolutionary Council and one of the world's most dangerous terrorists. The narrative covers his rise from a refugee of the 1948 war to a ruthless architect of attacks across Europe and the Middle East, including the attempted assassination of Israeli ambassador Shlomo Argov and the hijacking of EgyptAir Flight 648. It details how Mossad's Caesarea unit planned and executed a complex operation in Rome, using clerical disguises for perfect camouflage, conducting patient surveillance, and navigating multiple failed attempts before a dramatic confrontation in St. Peter's Square. The story examines the limits of intelligence, the psychology of deep-cover operatives, and the enduring reach of counter-terrorism efforts. Key Topics Covered: The origins and terrorist career of Abu Nidal (Sabri al-Banna), Mossad's intelligence gathering and operational planning for targeted killings, the use of sophisticated disguises and environmental preparation in urban espionage, the tactical challenges of conducting a covert assassination in a hostile capital city, the 1982 Rome operation's timeline, from surveillance to the final abort in St. Peter's Square, and the long-term impact and lessons learned from the mission. Chapters: Introduction: Priests with Pistols, The Target: Abu Nidal's Reign of Terror, The Plan: Operation Divine Intervention, Infiltration: Becoming Invisible in Rome, Surveillance: The Patient Hunt, First Attempt: The Restaurant in Trastevere, Second Attempt: The Street Near Piazza Navona, Final Confrontation: St. Peter's Square, Aftermath: Analysis of a Covert Failure, and Conclusion: The Invisible War. Additional Context: Abu Nidal's organization was responsible for over 900 deaths in 20 countries. Mossad's Caesarea unit is an elite department specializing in targeted killings and deep-cover operations abroad. The clerical disguise was chosen because Rome has thousands of priests, making them a form of perfect social camouflage. The operation highlighted the constant tension between intelligence agencies and host-nation sovereignty. Abu Nidal ultimately died in Baghdad in 2002 under mysterious circumstances. The operation remains a classified case study in intelligence tradecraft. Tags: Mossad, Abu Nidal, Operation Divine Intervention, Israeli intelligence, covert operation, assassination attempt, 1982 Rome, Vatican, terrorist, Fatah Revolutionary Council, espionage, true spy story, targeted killing, Caesarea unit, Sabri al-Banna, Shlomo Argov, St. Peter's Square, priest disguise, counter terrorism, historical documentary, secret mission, intelligence failure, Libyan intelligence, Rome 1982, espionage tactics, surveillance, Mossad operation, terrorist hunter, Middle East history, Palestinian terrorism, Israeli Mossad documentary, real spy mission, failed assassination, Vatican security, Italian intelligence, espionage history, deep cover, Mossad agents, spy tactics.
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