The House on Garibaldi Street

The House on Garibaldi Street recounts the 1960 Israeli operation to capture Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in Argentina. The book is written by Isser Harel, who served as director of the Mossad during the operation and oversaw its planning and execution. The narrative follows the intelligence gathering, surveillance, and coordination required to locate and verify Eichmann's identity in Buenos Aires. Harel provides a step-by-step account of how Israeli operatives worked undercover in Argentina while maintaining secrecy and navigating international law. The operation involved agents establishing lives and businesses in Argentina, developing strategies to capture Eichmann, and planning his transport to Israel to stand trial. Harel details the challenges faced by the team, from maintaining their cover identities to coordinating with partners in multiple countries. This firsthand account examines questions of justice, the pursuit of Nazi war criminals, and the lengths nations will go to bring perpetrators to account. The book stands as a key document of post-World War II history and Israel's role in pursuing those responsible for the Holocaust.

Readers describe this firsthand account of Eichmann's capture as gripping and detailed, with step-by-step coverage of the operation from planning through execution. Many note the book reads like a spy thriller while maintaining historical accuracy. Readers appreciated: - Meticulous operational details - Behind-the-scenes look at Mossad methods - Personal perspective from the mission commander - Clear writing style that maintains tension Common criticisms: - Too much administrative/bureaucratic detail - Some sections move slowly - Could have included more historical context - Occasional defensive tone about operational decisions Ratings: Goodreads: 4.2/5 (2,100+ ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (240+ ratings) Representative review: "Fascinating insider account that shows the incredible planning and patience required. Sometimes gets bogged down in minutiae but the key moments are riveting." - Goodreads reviewer Multiple readers noted they finished the book in one or two sittings despite its procedural nature.

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🔍 The book details the real-life capture of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in Argentina by Mossad agents in 1960, written by the operation's mastermind himself. 🗝️ Author Isser Harel served as the director of Mossad (Israeli Intelligence) from 1952 to 1963 and was known as "The Little Fellow" or "Memune" (The One in Charge). ⚡ The operation's cover story involved agents posing as crew members of El Al airlines, and they used a special plane to secretly transport Eichmann to Israel while he was sedated. 📍 The title refers to the safe house at 671 Garibaldi Street in Buenos Aires where Eichmann lived under the alias Ricardo Klement before his capture. 🎬 The book was adapted into a 1979 television movie starring Martin Balsam and was also a major source for the 2018 film "Operation Finale" starring Oscar Isaac and Ben Kingsley.