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Reposted by Dr Aviva Guttmann

Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University @interpolaber.bsky.social · 5d

Here is a recommendation for weekend listening, especially now that the weather has turned and we have some stormy days ahead. @guttmannaviva.bsky.social was interviewed recently on Spycraft 101 about her new book, Operation Wrath of God:
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Podcast Episode #209 - Europe, Mossad, and Operation Wrath of God with Dr. Aviva Guttmann

YouTube video by Spycraft 101

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Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · Sep 4

I am absolutely thrilled to see that my book has been reviewed in the Wall Street Journal! www.wsj.com/world/middle...

‘Operation Wrath of God’ Review: A Campaign of Vengeance

Israel’s European partners, despite misgivings about assassinations, helped Mossad develop its “kill list” after the Munich massacre.

www.wsj.com

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Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank you!

Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · Aug 7

So grateful to everyone who made this possible and thrilled by the positive feedback and media reactions that it got so far!
Watch this space for some book talks coming up soon, among others @kcsi.uk and @waterstones.bsky.social @interpolaber.bsky.social
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Operation Wrath of God

Cambridge Core - International Relations and International Organisations - Operation Wrath of God

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Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · Aug 7

It is finally here! It is publication day of my new book about ‘Operation Wrath of God’ - My research reveals for the first time how Western intelligence agencies helped Mossad to hunt and kill Palestinians suspected of involvement in terrorist activities in Europe
@universitypress.cambridge.org

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Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · Aug 4

First stock of my new book are already available at the Cambridge UP bookstore, looks great in the window display!

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TRE - Talk Radio Europe @tre.radio · Aug 4

On Giles Brown's Let's Talk from 10.00CET - @guttmannaviva.bsky.social on 'Operation Wrath of God: The Secret History of European Intelligence and Mossad's Assassination Campaign', and Martyn Whittock 'Vikings in the East: From Vladimir the Great to Vladimir Putin'

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Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · Jul 28

The publication date of my new book is approaching fast! Pre-order your copy of my new book ‘Operation Wrath of God’ with 25% off, this week only, using the code SUMMER25 at the Waterstones checkout.
Find out more here: www.waterstones.com/book/operati...
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Operation Wrath of God by Aviva Guttmann | Waterstones

Buy Operation Wrath of God by Aviva Guttmann from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · Jul 27

Thank you!

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Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · Jul 26

The book is available for pre-order on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/Operation-Wr...

Operation Wrath of God: The Secret History of European Intelligence and Mossad's Assassination Campaign

Buy Operation Wrath of God: The Secret History of European Intelligence and Mossad's Assassination Campaign by Aviva Guttmann (ISBN: 9781009503075) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · Jul 26

Many thanks Roger Boyes of The Times for this terrific review of my new book, Operation Wrath of God: www.thetimes.com/culture/book...

Israel’s Operation Wrath of God: do targeted assassinations work?

In Operation Wrath of God, Aviva Guttmann examines the secret campaign to take out Palestinian terrorists in revenge for the Munich Olympics massacre of 1972

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The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · Jul 25

In Operation Wrath of God, Aviva Guttmann examines the secret campaign to take out Palestinian terrorists in revenge for the Munich Olympics massacre of 1972

Israel’s Operation Wrath of God: do targeted assassinations work?

www.thetimes.com

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Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · Jul 24

Hurray, I have been elected as Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (RHS) in recognition of my contribution to historical scholarship. I am now officially FRHistS!

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Reposted by Dr Aviva Guttmann

Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University @interpolaber.bsky.social · Jul 3

Dr @guttmannaviva.bsky.social has been speaking with German radio WDR 5 this week, discussing Iranian intelligence and its use of “disposable agents” to plan attacks in Germany. For our Deutsch students and speakers, you can listen in here: www1.wdr.de/mediathek/au...

Wegwerf-Spione: "Sehr effizient für Geheimdienste"

In Berlin wurde ein Däne festgenommen, der mutmaßlich für den Iran spionierte. Wegwerf-Agenten seien viel einfacher anzuheuern, sagt Aviva Guttmann, Dozentin für Strategie- und Geheimdienstforschung: ...

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Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · May 14

Now another Israeli newspaper has also published an article about the research of my forthcoming book: www.ynet.co.il/news/article...

רשת "קילוואט" שסייעה למבצע "זעם האל" נחשפת: "יתרון ענק למוסד"

קואליציה סודית של 18 מדינות מערביות העבירה למוסד אלפי מברקים עם מידע על בתים, רכבים ותנועות של אנשי מפתח שהיו חשודים במעורבות בטבח הספורטאים במינכן. "הם אולי לא ידעו בהתחלה על החיסולים, אבל אחר כך - א...

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Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · May 14

Thank you Jenny, you were among the firsts to spot the article!

Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · May 14

Thank you Eva!

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Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · May 14

Here is the link to the Haaretz article: www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

A new book reveals Europe's role in Mossad's assassinations after the Munich Massacre

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Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · May 14

Research for my forthcoming book made the news today! Read the story in @theguardian.com and @haaretzcom.bsky.social about Western involvement in Mossad's assassinations: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

Western countries gave Mossad information used to track and killi Palestinian terrorists in 1970s

Declassified documents reveal secret support by intelligence agencies without oversight by elected politicians

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · Mar 17

I was quoted tonight in a France24 article about the Netanyahu vs Shin Beth feud. See the article here (in French): www.france24.com/fr/moyen-ori...

Guerre contre le Hamas et survie politique : la vendetta de Netanyahu contre le chef du Shin Beth

Benjamin Netanyahu a promis, dimanche, de renvoyer Ronen Bar, le patron du Shin Beth, l’un des principaux services israéliens de renseignement. Cette annonce intervient alors que cette agence menait…

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Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · Dec 6

Thank you so much!

Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · Dec 6

Book cover release day with @cambridgeup.bsky.social! Coming to bookshops near you in 2025!

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Dr Aviva Guttmann @guttmannaviva.bsky.social · Nov 15

Hi new and not so new friends and followers
I post about security and intelligence, I have a book coming out about Mossad covert operations and assassinations.
Last month I had the privilege to be interviewed in a BBC podcast, which reflects my research interests: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The Conflict - Middle East - The 1972 Munich Massacre - BBC Sounds

What can history teach us about the conflict in the Middle East?

www.bbc.co.uk

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