Historical Dictionary of Israeli Intelligence

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apartment to make phone calls. After completing his call, Zwaiter
crossed to the building. As Zwaiter entered the dimly lit lobby, one
team member switched on additional lights to positively identify the
target. When Zwaiter looked up from something held in his hands,
slightly confused at the light, the second shooter asked him if he was
Wael Zwaiter. With positive identification established, the two com-
mandos quickly drew their Berettas and shot 14 rounds into Zwaiter.
The two left through the main lobby entrance, where two team mem-
bers were waiting in a vehicle to quickly transport them from the area.
Finally, the team member responsible for security arrived on the scene
to check for any incriminating evidence accidentally left behind.
Upon completion of the mission, the team drove to a predesignated
area, transferring to a van and then to a safe house.

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