Son of Hamas
A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, Political Intrigue, and Unthinkable Choices
Summary:
The book is a memoir of Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a founding leader of Hamas, who worked undercover for Israel's internal security service Shin Bet. It details his journey from being raised in the ideology of Hamas to becoming a spy for its enemy, and his eventual conversion to Christianity, leading to a life fraught with danger and moral complexity.
Key points:
1. Exposure Transformation: Mosab Hassan Yousef, a Hamas founder's son, changed his views after seeing the group's brutality. He became a spy for Israel's Shin Bet, saving lives.
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