How MOSSAD and Israel ASSASSINATED Abu Jihad — Operation Show of Force (1988)

How did Israel and Mossad assassinate Abu Jihad after more than 20 years of pursuit? This documentary-style video reveals the full story behind Operation Show of Force (1988) — one of the most secretive, precise, and daring missions ever executed by Israel’s elite units. For decades, Abu Jihad (Khalil al-Wazir), the strategic mastermind of the PLO, orchestrated attacks against Israel from the shadows. In 1988, after years of intelligence gathering, surveillance, and covert tracking across the Middle East, Israel launched a joint operation involving Mossad, Sayeret Matkal, and Shayetet 13 to eliminate him in Tunis. In this video, you will discover: The intelligence buildup behind Mossad’s hunt for Abu Jihad How Israel tracked his location and daily routines The real story of the secret Mossad operatives inside Tunisia The infiltration route from Haifa to Carthage How Sayeret Matkal executed the 5-minute strike inside Abu Jihad’s home The aftermath and global shock following the assassination Why this operation remained classified for over two decades This is not just a military story — it’s a tale of strategy, precision, and the silent war fought in the shadows of the Middle East. 🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth documentaries about military history, covert operations, intelligence missions, and the untold stories of war. 📺 Watch more playlists: ▶️ Covert Operations & Daring Raids: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq8En0uo2r_Z2YTaN8SQQrCConDPikm7G&si=veG7e9BeNVLhHWsB ▶️ World War II Stories: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq8En0uo2r_ZToe_DfQrvRhrXu3vHB4WS&si=yl4ncwtUvMD0gwkj ▶️ Cold War Espionage: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq8En0uo2r_afK1SRvX06QRE2w7saaaLW&si=-EaBPMlNZ_WM8EdE 💬 Business Contact: 🌍 Follow us: - Facebook: - Twitter: ⚠️ Disclaimer: This channel creates educational and documentary-style content based on historical events. Footage and images are used under license, or for fair use purposes such as commentary, research, and analysis. 🎶 Licensed music used in this video: Track: New Day Logo Composer: Chris Haigh Source: Shutterstock Music Monetization ID: OKDCGO8B1IVDGJAN Track: Battle Forever Composer: Tenacious Orchestra Source: Shutterstock Music Monetization ID: IVTGOPVWWVEZAT9Y Track: Truth Keepers Composer: DarkBlue Studio Source: Shutterstock Music Monetization ID: YUR4OO1DGIBOCVZD ⏱ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 01:05 The Target 07:51 The Commanders 17:59 The Journey 23:53 The Strike #OperationShowOfForce #AbuJihadAssassination #AbuJihad #Tunis1988 #MossadOperation #CovertOperations #Documentary #SayeretMatkal #IDF #KhalilAlWazir #PLO