Only once did Daniel’s tempestuous personality fail the brutal test forced upon him as an Israeli intelligence operative. As a result, he lost everything.
Operation Bethlehem
Some missions are sanctioned.
Others are personal.
This one could change history.
Winner of the 2023 National Jewish Book Award for Hebrew Fiction in Translation, Operation Bethlehem is a tense, morally charged espionage thriller written by a bestselling Israeli author and former intelligence officer.
What if your only shot at redemption meant risking your life to uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries that is powerful enough to reshape the Middle East?
Set among the sacred stone walls of modern-day Bethlehem, Operation Bethlehem blends high-stakes espionage with the suspense of a rare archaeological mystery. Beneath this ancient city – where every step is tracked, and every motive is suspect – lies a secret no one dares to find.
Daniel, a former Mossad operative haunted by failure and desperate to reclaim his purpose, goes undercover on a dangerous mission of his own. But he’s not alone. Intelligence agencies, terrorists, and covert agents are converging on the same location – each driven by their own agenda.
What begins as a personal quest for redemption turns into a race against time. One wrong move could spark a new war.
Operation Bethlehem isn’t just a page-turning thriller. It’s a sharp, morally charged story of loyalty, sacrifice, and the hidden cost of protecting Israel.
Will Daniel’s search for redemption uncover a lost truth – or ignite a war no one can control?
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Operation Bethlehem
This propulsive thriller will not only have you on the edge of your seat but also force you to stay up way past your bedtime, turning pages.
Operation Bethlehem
Even if you think spy novels aren’t for you, this book will pull you in. You won’t regret a moment of being immersed in the exhilarating world of Operation Bethlehem.
Behind The Trigger
Overall, Yariv Inbar’s novel is a superb read. It, with Irit’s and Noor’s tale, reminds readers that espionage is a very intimate, human, and flawed business, and a very psychological one at heart.
Operation Bethlehem
Readers with an interest in espionage fiction will be presented with a rare and fascinating introduction to the secret, life, and death world of Mossad spies and terrorists.
Behind The Trigger
On one level, this is a powerful thriller, highlighting the work of special forces, their surveillance techniques, and the risks involved. On another level, it examines internal fears and the themes of friendship and love… These and other questions make for a very satisfying read.
Behind The Trigger
Tense, fast-paced, emotionally charged, and gripping, Behind the Trigger is a masterclass in suspense from start to finish.
Behind The Trigger
Yariv Inbar’s book positions him as a prominent thriller writer who knows what he’s talking about and, most importantly, knows how to tell it.
Operation Bethlehem
Yariv Inbar – whatever his real identity is – positions himself among the best thriller novelists writing in Hebrew.
The End Justifies
Inbar, in his first book, proves that he is an author able to present highly developed complexities that are usually absent in debut novels, and especially in the thriller and espionage genres.
The End Justifies
One of the best books in this genre I’ve read in recent years.
Behind the Trigger
Fantastic psychological thriller that truly grabbed me! The way the author develops the two main female characters and the tension between them is brilliant. If you’re into a gripping and insightful read, you absolutely have to check this one out!
Yariv Inbar is the pseudonym of an Israeli novelist whose real identity has been banned from publication by the Israeli authorities. With a wealth of experience from many years of serving in sensitive positions within the Israeli intelligence community, Yariv brings a unique authenticity to his writing and still serves as a lieutenant colonel in reserve. In 2016, Yariv burst onto the spy fiction scene with the publication of his novels in Hebrew, which quickly earned bestseller status in Israel and received high praise from critics and readers alike.
