The Ghost Warriors

Inside Israel's Undercover War Against Suicide Terrorism

By: Samuel M. Katz

Narrated by: Ganim Peter

It was the deadliest terror campaign ever mounted against a nation in modern times: the al-Aqsa, or Second, Intifada. This is the untold story of how Israel fought back with an elite force of undercover operatives drawn from the nation's diverse backgrounds and ethnicities - and united in their ability to walk among the enemy as no one else dared.

Beginning in late 2000, as black smoke rose from burning tires and rioters threw rocks in the streets, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Arafat's Palestinian Authority embarked on a strategy of sending their terrorists to slip undetected into Israel's towns and cities to set the country ablaze, unleashing suicide attacks at bus stops, discos, pizzerias - wherever people gathered.

But Israel fielded some of the most capable and cunning special operations forces in the world. The Ya'mas, Israel National Police Border Guard undercover counterterrorist special operations units, became Israel's eyes-on-target response. Launched on intelligence provided by the Shin Bet, indigenous Arabic-speaking Dovrim, or "Speakers", operating in the West Bank, Jerusalem, and Gaza infiltrated the treacherous confines where the terrorists lived hidden in plain sight and set the stage for the intrepid tactical specialists who often found themselves under fire and outnumbered in their effort to apprehend those responsible for the carnage inside Israel. This is their compelling true story: a tale of daring and deception that could happen only in the powder keg of the modern Middle East.

©2016 Samuel M. Katz. Recorded by arrangement with Berkley Caliber, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. (P)2016 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

wonderful

Where does The Ghost Warriors rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is hands down the best book I own, wether in print, kindle or audiobook. THe narrator brings the stories to life. and it is a very revealing glimpse into the life of the world's best military operators.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

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Isreal is so dam COOL

I've been following Israels undercover work.. hooked after listening to the massads capture of Eichman, in Hunting Eichman.. There are just so completely assune.. Great book. But one needs to be interested undercover, courageous, ingenious work...

The clear truth behind this story

Unbelievable, yet clearly true I enjoyed listening to this story very much. It reminds me greatly of some of the stories about army special forces

a strong realistic book! my top ranked war book

really worth the money and time for any person that have interest in Israel Palestine conflict, counterterrorism, military and special operation. this is the story of the most professional men in the CT undercover world at work

Informative and eye opening

As a writer and historian I have to say that this is one of the most unvarnished and "Just the facts Ma'am" accounts of conflict I have ever had the privilege of delving into. The book does not try to spin or slant (a common problem these days) the violent and tragic conflict that has gone on for some three thousand years (going all the way back to Abraham) between Jews and Palestine.

Much of what I term 'the Usual Bullshit' is not to be found in this account book as it tells you the facts and nothing but the facts of what is a very human tragedy on both sides. The depth of hatred and the determination to keep it going is mind blowing to a westerner like myself who cannot fathom what living every day of your life in fear of attack or counter attack must be like.

The author does not try to take sides, nor does he ignore that there is loss and suffering on both sides, while I have no love for Islam or Muslims I am not blind to the fact that they are still human beings, a fact that is rarely accorded to the Jews or the families who are victimized on an almost daily basis by both the media and political leaders all over the world.

If you are looking for a blow by blow account of real life terrorism and counter terrorism without all the political BS and commentary than I strongly recommend this book.

Great book that the world needs to read

I wish I’d read it sooner and now wish everyone would read it. Israel is fighting against people who hate them and don’t value life, lead by politicians who don’t value the lives of any of their people: men, women or little children. They prove it over and over and over again. They will come and do the same to the west until they have conquered the whole world. That is their stated goal. We should believe them.

Compelling beyond

Fascinating backstory to the terrorism and israel’s fight against it. It made my memory of the events reawaken as if it happened today. Very compelling.

Enjoyed the series Frauda? You’ll enjoy this book

This book takes you to the front line and walks you through true life events involving Israel’s Boarder Police. The Boarder Police are comprised of individuals who can be sent into terrorist controlled communities, blend in with those communities, and capture or kill terrorist. There is a great tv series, “Frauda” that is a fictional version of this group. If you enjoy thrillers were the protagonist hunts down terrorist, this book details the real thing. Enjoy.

absolutely amazing!

The story of completely fearless warriors who put it on the line every single day for years on end, for the thin hope of keeping the savages at bay and keeping their families safe.

Impressive Strory

The narrator must have spent hours on would pronouncing. Incredible story. Incredible soldiers! The original Delta Force.