TEHRAN- The Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran is set to conduct a thorough review of Israeli journalist and author Ronen Bergman's book "Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel's Targeted Assassinations" on Wednesday.

During this session, Huda Maqled, hailing from southern Lebanon, and Iranian journalist Elham Abedini will grace the occasion to pay tribute to the fallen martyr, "Commander Abu Issa," a highly revered Lebanese resistance leader.

Both individuals will deliver speeches, delving into the subject of Israel and its flagrant acts of assassination. Furthermore, Abedini will share her personal recollection and experiences from her recent trip to the southern region of Lebanon.

"Rise and Kill First" has garnered tremendous attention and acclaim within literary circles. Published in 2018, this researched work provides an in-depth exploration of Israel's covert assassination program, shedding light on the country's history of targeted killings.

With attention to detail, Bergman delves into the clandestine operations carried out by the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad, and other branches of the Israeli security forces. Through interviews with former operatives, political leaders, and intelligence insiders, he presents a comprehensive account of the targeted assassination campaigns executed by Israel, both within its borders and on foreign soil.

According to the author, Israel has been responsible for a higher number of assassinations than any other Western nation post-World War II. This book delves into the targeted killings of various individuals, including British government officials, leaders of Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), as well as Iranian nuclear scientists. To craft this extensive work, Bergman conducted approximately a thousand interviews with political figures and secret agents, and extensively studied thousands of documents.

The book has received widespread praise for its rigorous investigative journalism, masterful storytelling, and fearless exploration of an inherently controversial subject. It has not only ignited important debates about state-sanctioned killings but has also prompted critical discussions on the principles of international law, human rights, and the long-lasting consequences of such actions.

SAB/