IDF Unpacked: 50 Years Since Operation Entebbe
Fifty years ago, the passengers of Air France Flight 139 boarded what they thought would be a routine flight to Paris. However, during a layover in Athens on its way to Paris, terrorists hijacked the…
Assessment
The 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe recalls a high-stakes hostage crisis that ended with a daring rescue thousands of miles from Israel. The mission remains a defining example of military precision and risk-taking, underscoring the lengths the IDF has historically gone to protect Israeli citizens. The anniversary prompts reflection on how such operations shape national memory and security doctrine.