Chapter 9 Summary and Analysis

This chapter begins the sections on various Mossad operations and information that Ostrovsky collected while employed by the Mossad.

In November 1971, four Black September terrorists assassinated Jordanian Premier Wasfi Tell in Cairo. More assassinations followed, including the seizing of airplanes and the killing of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics. The Israelis reacted by bombing guerrilla bases in Syria and Lebanon. Death warrants are signed for thirty-five Black September terrorists on orders from Golda Meir.

The assassinations begin in different parts of the world. About two dozen Black September terrorists are killed and Yassar Arafat vows revenge. Both the Israelis and the terrorists exchange letter bombs.

In January 1973, Golda Meir makes plans to visit the Vatican. The plans are quickly revealed by Arab contacts within the Vatican. The Black September makes plans to assassinate Meir.

The London station receives a call...