How a secret mission targeted a high-profile commander in Tunis

History · Published 30 September 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: In 1988, Israeli special forces launched a daring raid 1,500 miles from home. This documentary details the intelligence and deceptive tactics used to infiltrate a heavily guarded villa during Operation Show of Force.

Following a lethal bus attack near Israel's nuclear site, Defense Minister Yitzhak Rabin authorized a high-stakes mission. The operation involved the Sayeret Matkal unit and Mossad, who disguised themselves as tourists to reach Tunis. The mission's objective was to strike PLO commander Abu Jihad within his secure residence, supported by air and naval assets.

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