The Scandal That Changed Israel Forever: The Lavon Affair (Part 1)
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This episode discusses the Lavon Affair, a scandal that significantly impacted Israel's political landscape following a failed operation in Egypt in 1954.
Please fill out this short survey. Go to: unpacked.bio/podsurvey. We want to hear from you! The scandal that changed Israel forever began with a failed secret operation in Egypt in 1954. Young Egyptian Jews, recruited by Israeli intelligence, were sent on a mission meant to protect the Jewish state. But the operation collapsed in betrayal, arrests, torture, and cover-ups. The fallout shattered public trust, ripped apart Israel’s leadership, and transformed the country’s politics for decades to come. Part 1 sets the stage: the fragile world of Egyptian Jewry, the fear gripping six-year-old Israel, and the catastrophic decisions that doomed a group of young idealists. Here are links to past episodes about the Mossad: The Mossad: Three Tales of Assassination Intelligence Operations That Shaped Israel’s Story with Ronen Bergman, LIVE in Los Angeles This episode is sponsored by Tony Felzen in honor of Connor, and by Andrea & Larry Gill. To sponsor an episode or to be in touch, please email noam@unpacked.media. Check out this episode on Youtube. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand…
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Tony Felzen, Andrea Gill, Larry Gill
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