A series of covert operations, known in the media as "Wrath of God," was conducted by Mossad under the directive of Prime Minister Golda Meir.

These operations targeted commanders and operatives of the "Black September" terrorist organization, who were involved in the Munich massacre of Israeli athletes.

The operations spanned several years, culminating in the assassination of Ali Hassan Salameh in Beirut in 1979 (known as Operation "Red Prince".