When the Mossad Killed the Wrong Man
Unpacked
In 1973, the Mossad's mission to eliminate a member of the terrorist group Black September in Norway went tragically awry, resulting in the killing of Ahmed Bouchiki, an innocent Moroccan waiter. Known as the Lillehammer Affair, this incident unravelled due to intelligence missteps and operational failures, leading to arrests and international criticism of Israel's covert actions. The affair highlighted the complexities and risks inherent in intelligence operations, significantly impacting Israel's future targeting protocols and exposing the delicate balance between security measures and ethical considerations.