True Crime Mystery Hour

Operation Bramble Bush: The Aborted Assassination of Saddam Hussein

November 10, 2024·8 min
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In this episode, we dive deep into the untold story of Operation Bramble Bush, a covert Mossad mission aimed at eliminating Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in the 1990s. Join us as we explore the high-risk strategy, moral dilemmas, and the complex decision-making behind the operation that was ultimately aborted at the last moment. From Mossad's meticulously planned assassination plot to the devastating collateral damage concerns, this podcast reveals the hidden world of intelligence operations and the challenges faced by one of the world's most feared spy agencies. Tune in for an insider’s look at a mission that could have changed the course of history.

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