The Raid on Entebbe
How did the Entebbe raid rescue the hostages?
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54 mins
Uncover how Israeli commandos planned and carried out a daring rescue after a hijacked plane was diverted to Uganda. Explore how deception, intelligence, and a surprise assault helped free more than 100 hostages in one of history’s most famous rescue operations.
Ep 1:
Hijacked: The Countdown Begins
When Air France Flight 139 is hijacked and diverted to Idi Amin's Uganda, Israel faces a chilling selection of hostages, a ticking deadline, and diplomacy that leads nowhere.
Ep 2:
Blueprint for a Rescue
With time running out, Israeli intelligence and commandos race to build a secret plan—disguises, replica terminals, and a daring low-altitude flight—to strike an airport 3,000 miles away.
Ep 3:
Fifty-Nine Minutes That Shook the World
In a fierce 59-minute firefight, commandos storm Entebbe to free the hostages, but victory comes at a steep cost, unleashing a dictator's brutal revenge and global controversy.
Discussions (5)
Barry
Level 7 · 1 week agoAmin was literally texting Haddad updates the whole time lmao
Trenton
Level 10 · 1 week agosaying no plane has been hijacked since Entebbe gives Israel too much credit. Security changes worldwide after 9/11 did far more to stop hijackings than one raid in 76.
Lester
Level 3 · 1 week agoAmin really said 'hold my press conference' lol
