Israel's Counterterrorism Strategy
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Boaz Ganor
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Israel’s Counterterrorism Strategy, by the preeminent authority Boaz Ganor, will be viewed as the definitive history of the country’s long and varied experience with a mode of conflict that became the challenge of our age. The revelations of its leaders are fascinating. To understand the policy and ethical complexities of counterterrorism, start here.
Matthew Levitt, author of Hezbollah: The Global Footprint of Lebanon’s Party of God:
In Israel’s Counterterrorism Policy, the scholar-practitioner Boaz Ganor provides a balanced, considered, and meticulous master course on the history of Israeli counterterrorism and the lessons learned. He offers a much-needed strategic perspective on a tactical challenge, making a strong contribution to counterterrorism studies.
Ambassador Nathan Sales, former U.S. undersecretary of state (acting) and coordinator for counterterrorism:
This book is a tour de force. Boaz Ganor expertly traces the history of Israel’s efforts to protect itself against successive waves of terrorism while seeking to uphold its liberal democratic values.
Yaakov Perry, former director of the Israeli Security Agency; former minister and member of Parliament:
In Israel's Counterterrorism Strategy, Boaz Ganor provides a unique viewpoint on Israel’s most critical counterterrorism challenges. Through interviews with the people in charge of devising and implementing Israel’s counterterrorism policy, he presents a remarkable account of the threats that Israel has faced since its independence and how its decision makers have responded.
Shabtai Shavit, former head of Mossad, 1989–1996:
Israel's Counterterrorism Policy is an important contribution to counterterrorism and security literature. Through unparalleled access to decision makers, prime ministers, ministers of defense, and heads of security and intelligence services, Boaz Ganor provides a comprehensive overview of Israel’s counterterrorism policy over the years and analyzes the key dilemmas and challenges. A must-read for leaders, security practitioners, students, and journalists alike.
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Frontmatter
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CONTENTS
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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CHRONOLOGY
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INTRODUCTION
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Chapter One. THE ISRAELI COUNTERTERRORISM STRATEGY AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS: Conceptual Models
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Chapter Two. THE “FEDAYEEN PHENOMENON”: The David Ben-Gurion and Moshe Sharett Administrations (1948–63)
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Chapter Three. PALESTINIAN NATIONAL TERRORISM AFTER THE SIX-DAY WAR: The Levi Eshkol and Golda Meir Administrations (1963–73)
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Chapter Four. CROSS-BORDER TERRORISM AFTER THE YOM KIPPUR WAR: The Yitzhak Rabin Administration (1974–76)
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Chapter Five. TERRORISM AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF THE LEBANON WAR: The Menachem Begin, Yitzhak Shamir, and Shimon Peres Administrations (1977–86)
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Chapter Six. THE FIRST INTIFADA AND ACTIVITIES OF THE PALESTINIAN ISLAMIST ORGANIZATIONS: The Yitzhak Shamir Administration (1987–91)
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Chapter Seven. COUNTERING TERRORISM DURING THE PEACE PROCESS: The Yitzhak Rabin Administration (1992–96)
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Chapter Eight. A PRIME MINISTER’S ASSASSINATION AND SHIFTING COUNTERTERRORISM STRATEGIES: The Benjamin Netanyahu Administration (1996–99)
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Chapter Nine. CONFRONTING THE AL-AQSA INTIFADA: The Ehud Barak and Ariel Sharon Administrations (1999–2004)
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Chapter Ten. DISENGAGEMENT FROM GAZA AND ITS RAMIFICATIONS: The End of the Sharon Administration and the Ehud Olmert Administration (2005–2008)
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Chapter Eleven. CHANGES IN THE GREATER MIDDLE EAST: The Netanyahu Administration (2009–18)
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Chapter Twelve. ISRAEL’S COUNTERTERRORISM POLICY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ISRAELI DECISION MAKERS
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CONCLUSION. The Art of Israeli Counterterrorism
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APPENDIX
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NOTES
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SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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INDEX
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