Oil: Israel's Covert Efforts to Secure Oil Supplies

Zvi Alexander

In this "behind the scenes" book, Zvi Alexander, a key player in the Israeli oil industry, describes the painstaking efforts that ensured an oil supply to the State of Israel. For the first time, he elaborates on the dealings, personalities, and secret negotiations that took place in the decade since Israel's establishment.

Oil is a captivating story - a story of one man's effort to resurrect a dead oil company; of Israel's economic development; of African chiefs, Wall Street moguls, Mark Rich and Egyptian spies. It is speckled with legendary characters and multi-million dollar deals - some that failed, and some that succeeded. And it is an intriguing journey through the life of an extraordinary Israeli, about its transition from army officer to successful businessman, set against the backdrop of a changing Israel.