By Mossad Defector Victor Ostrovsky | SAFE — 2025 |

Victor Ostrovsky, a former Mossad case officer, gained international attention with his 1990 book, "By Way of Deception," which exposed alleged inner workings and ruthlessness of the Israeli spy agency. His accounts, including "The Other Side of Deception" (1994), detail claims of advanced knowledge regarding the Beirut barracks bombing, the use of sayanim , and alleged high-profile assassination plots, sparking significant controversy and conflicting views on their accuracy. For detailed discussions, read the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs article .