Otto Skorzeny: The Nazi Who Was Recruited by Israel After the War

Otto Skorzeny was one of the most famous special operations officers of the Third Reich. A man whom Adolf Hitler called his best commando. He became known for his daring missions during World War II, including the famous rescue of Benito Mussolini in 1943 and operations carried out by Waffen-SS special units. But the strangest and least known chapter of his life began after the war. Years after the سقوط of Nazi Germany, Otto Skorzeny became connected to one of the world’s most well-known intelligence agencies — the Mossad. How could a man who served Hitler’s regime begin cooperating with Israeli intelligence? Why did Israeli intelligence decide to use a former Nazi officer? And what role did he play in the covert struggle surrounding Egypt’s missile program in the early 1960s? In this video, we explore a lesser-known story of how intelligence, geopolitics, and the Cold War intertwined around one of the most controversial figures of World War II. You will learn: • who Otto Skorzeny really was • how he became a favorite of Adolf Hitler • how the operation to rescue Mussolini was carried out • what role he played in Operation “Panzerfaust” and Operation “Greif” • how former Nazis became involved in Egypt’s missile program • why Mossad decided to use Skorzeny • and how Cold War intelligence operations changed the course of his life This story shows how, in the world of intelligence, moral categories often collide with the harsh pragmatism of state security. If you are interested in World War II history, secret operations, intelligence work, and lesser-known facts about Nazi Germany — this video is for you.