In the shadowy world of espionage, few stories are as gripping and astonishing as the failed assassination attempt on Khaled Meshaal, the Palestinian political leader of Hamas. “Kill Him Silently” takes us back to September 25, 1997, when the Israeli secret service, Mossad, embarked on a mission that would become a notorious blunder with far-reaching consequences.
As tensions between Israel and Hamas escalated in the wake of deadly suicide bombings, the Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, sought retaliation. This documentary unravels the covert operation authorized by Netanyahu, which aimed to eliminate Meshaal using a slow-acting but lethal poison. The plan was audacious: spray the toxin into Meshaal’s ears, leaving no trace of a conventional weapon.
However, what followed was a cascade of events that would expose the Mossad’s audacious plot. Meshaal’s survival and the subsequent capture of the Mossad agents responsible turned this operation into one of the most significant fiascos in the history of special operations. It also marked a pivotal moment in the rise of Hamas as a formidable force.
“Kill Him Silently” features exclusive interviews with Khaled Meshaal himself, providing insight into the near-fatal encounter. Additionally, viewers gain access to the perspective of Danny Yatom, the former head of the Mossad, who orchestrated the ill-fated operation and later fled to Jordan with the antidote that saved Meshaal’s life.
This two-part documentary sheds light on the high-stakes world of espionage, the complexities of political vendettas, and the unintended consequences that can arise when covert actions go awry. “Kill Him Silently” is a riveting account of a mission that went off the rails and its enduring impact on the Middle East.
