Historical Events tagged with "entebbe"
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Israeli Commandos Execute Bold Airport Rescue
Israeli commandos successfully executed a raid on Entebbe Airport in Uganda to rescue hostages from an Air France jetliner that had been seized by Palestinian terrorists. The operation, known as Operation Entebbe, took place after the plane, carrying 248 passengers and crew, was diverted to Entebbe following its hijacking. The rescue team stormed the terminal where the hostages were held, neutralizing the hijackers and securing the release of all but four individuals who were killed during the operation.
Continue ReadingAir France Flight 139 Hijacked to Entebbe
Air France Flight 139, en route from Tel Aviv to Paris with a stop in Athens, was hijacked by members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). The aircraft was redirected to Entebbe, Uganda, where the passengers were taken hostage. The hijackers demanded the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel and other countries. The action set off a tense standoff that drew international attention.
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