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imagine you're on a plane, flying from athens to paris, when suddenly, everything changes. on june 27th, 1976, an air france airbus was hijacked by two palestinian and two german terrorists, turning a routine flight into a nightmare for the 248 passengers and 12 air crew on board. this is the story of operation entebbe, one of the most incredible hostage rescue missions in history.
the hijacking and the hostage crisis
the terrorists demanded a ransom of $5 million and the release of 53 palestinian and pro-palestinian militants from prisons around the world. the plane was diverted to benghazi, libya, for refueling, and then to entebbe airport in uganda. the hostages were shocked to see ugandan troops, only to find out they were there to protect the terrorists, not rescue them.
the idf's daring plan
back in israel, prime minister yitzhak rabin contacted us president gerald ford, seeking help in negotiating with the egyptian government. meanwhile, the israeli defense forces (idf) began planning a daring rescue mission. they knew they had to act fast, as the terrorists threatened to start executing hostages on july 1st.
the rescue operation
on july 4th, 1976, the idf launched operation entebbe. a team of commandos flew over 2,500 miles to entebbe airport, where they engaged in a fierce firefight with the terrorists and ugandan troops. in just 90 minutes, the idf managed to rescue 102 of the 106 remaining hostages, with only one idf soldier losing his life.
the aftermath and legacy
operation entebbe was a stunning display of bravery and strategic planning by the idf. it not only saved the lives of the hostages but also sent a strong message to terrorists around the world. the operation has since been immortalized in various forms of media, including animated educational cartoons, which shed light on the incredible story of the idf's heroism.
watch the animated story
to learn more about operation entebbe and the crazy story of the idf saving the hijacked plane, check out the animated educational cartoon by the infographics show. they use envato elements for vectors, templates, music, and other things, and adobe creative cloud for software. subscribe to their channel for more fascinating stories and infographics.
sources and further reading
for more information on operation entebbe and the hostage crisis, visit the following links:
- the entebbe raid: a daring rescue operation
- 5 craziest sas operations
- the entebbe raid: a daring rescue mission
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conclusion
operation entebbe is a testament to the bravery and determination of the idf and a reminder of the importance of standing up against terrorism. it's a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.
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