Operation Entebbe: 1976 Hostage Rescue Commemorated

Fifty years ago, Israeli special forces ended a plane hijacking and rescued over a hundred hostages in Entebbe, Uganda, an event also significant in German history.

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July 3, 1976: 50 years ago in Entebbe, Israel proved no distance is too great - opinion

Seemingly, Israel faced only two options: to surrender to terrorism, release terrorists, and ensure that more hijackings would follow; or to reject the ultimatum and launch a military operation.

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Geiselbefreiung von 1976: Der Donnerschlag von Entebbe

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Operation Entebbe: 1976 Hostage Rescue Commemorated

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Geiselbefreiung von 1976: Der Donnerschlag von Entebbe

July 3, 1976: 50 years ago in Entebbe, Israel proved no distance is too great - opinion

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