Katz, Samuel M.

The untold story of the Ya'mas, Israel's special forces undercover team that infiltrated Palestinian terrorist strongholds during the al-Aqsa, the Second Intifada, which began in late 2000.

Examines 20th century political violence in Europe, Asia, and South America, including the Red Army Faction,17 November, and Tupac Amaru.

Examines ten of the most difficult and successful hostage rescues in the world including the raid on Entebbe, Uganda in 1976 by the Sayeret Mat'kal of Israel, the 1980 SAS operation by the British against the Iranian embassy in London, and other rescues by France, Germany, Russia, Peru, and the Dutch.

Examines some of the most daring counterterrorist operations of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries including the kidnapping of Abdullah Ocalan and the death of Abu Jihad.

Traces the history of the conflict between fundamentalist Islam and the West, discussing how misunderstanding, fear, and hatred have helped to foster fundamentalist terrorist groups committed to expelling Western governments from the Islamic world.

Surveys historical and current events in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, within the disputed areas and beyond, including the origins, goals, and activities of the major movements and groups.

Describes the history and current situation of various National Liberation movements throughout the world.

Describes the history and current workings of various contemporary counterterrorist organizations in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and South America.

Examines the origins, tools, techniques, and major operations of the following United States counterterrorism forces: Delta Force, Navy SEALs, CIA, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security.