Tel Aviv to Paris is hijacking by Palestinians - Assault And Rescue: Operation Thunderball
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- Опубліковано 17 бер 2021
- June 1976. Air France flight 139 bound from Tel Aviv to Paris is hijacked by a group of Palestinian and German terrorists and flown to Entebbe, Uganda. On board are 226 passengers and crew - more than half of them Israeli citizens. What unfolds over the next seventy-two hours is the largest, most complex, and amazing hostage rescue operation in history.
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Few countries would have the balls to do what Israel did, and succeed
As a Canadian, iam proud to see that canada and Israel are friends and allies.
My dad once narrated this story to me when I was 12..He was a Captain (Kenya Army)...He was trained in Israel, India then Sandhurst Military Academy way back in 1980's...RIP dad
While I was just 21 I was already involved in military operations. I clearly remember the day that the air france was hijacked. The speed with which this operation was mounted is not the first nor will it be the last. The risks involved were great anything going wrong is also the death of the hostages and the mission members. It is a seriously huge challenge to achieve the intended objective. the members chosen for this mission met that challenge and more. Very well executed raid and losses were absolutely minimal. Impressed yes absolutely.
I remember marveling over this event at the time and the courage this team put into rescuing the hostages. It still impresses me to this day!!
Same.
THE SAME HERE!!!
This occurred at a time when no nation appeared ready, able & willing to halt the slew of terrorist hijackings that were going on at the time. It was a boost of good news in the era that was sorely needed. The Israelis deserve immense credit for carrying out this dangerous but courageous rescue operation. Kudos.
I was in a US Special Forces unit at the time and we were envious of the Israelis
As an American, I think this my be my favorite story of heroism I've seen. I've watched a lot of military docs and film. Huge kudos and RIP to those heroes lost that day.
I was steward in Air France Cie at that time and we had been so touched by the Israeli operation and the lost of the commander on the spot.
I was a New Zealander living in South Africa at the time of the Entebbe rescue. The morning after the rescue, the local newspaper printed the largest font, front-page headline EVER, declaring the success.
I saw that day, that EVERY black, white, and colored citizen in the country went about their business as normal - but with a HUGE smile on their face.
I was also elated that Idi Amin (who had by then murdered over half a million of his own people) was delivered at least part of his due comeuppance on that night.
i was 20 years old at the time and was glued to the hourly news editions. I barely knew how the hostages were freed but sensed an enormous joy. Later, I would be drawn to Israel, be there for more than 6 years and l live the best years of my life.
old enough to remember this in real time. So happy to hear from the participants on their success. Job well done
Israeli army, the best, I am from South Africa, thank you for assisting the SADF in our time of need when nobody wanted to help us when we faced an onslaught of terrorists.
This happened in a time when real men took control over terrorism and they were heroes in our eyes. I was only 13 at the time but I can remember the feeling of pure joy when my parents told us about it. I wish that people these days had ⚽⚽ like these men had and to squash lawlessness with such intelligence and speed.
Real heroes of the time, almost unparalled even today.
Totally agree…I was 16, in high school and really elated that they achieved this!
I believe there are still real men that can and will do such as this, but it’s often the politicians that that do the most damage by their indecision or totally wrong decisions!!
can't say how many times i've seen this piece of history recounted, it absolutely never gets old. thanks.
Had no idea this happened back then. Good job. Great job
I remember my father once telling me about this daring rescue as he heard about it on the BBC news. I watched the movie as well. But it doesn't show half of what really happened with all the amazing planning. But this documentary really showed the rescue in great detail. I felt tears coming into my eyes when I saw this amazing documentary and the veterans who served in the rescue speak about all their experiences. So many times I could see how God was with these Brave Soldiers all the way through out the rescue to save those hostages. All I can say is God Bless Israel. It is my dream to visit the Holy Land some day. I would love to actually meet any of these Brave Men some how and shake their hands.
you welcome
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@@jokoyamajoko3525 o8
God was with the soldiers? How you can believe there's a God after knowing about the horrors of the Holocaust is beyond me!
Amen!
This is one of those flashbulb memory events, where everyone remembers where we were and what we were doing when we heard of it. Truly amazing.
It was a incredible daring rescue mission never ever witnessed on earth!!
This is a most exciting film I have watched in recent months. I am happy for Israel. Certainly the Lord loves his people and will always protect them. Shalom.
Salute to those IDF Commandos who participated in the Entebe rescue operation. Even today I tell my friends about this operation and their love and dedication towards their country. Tributes to the fallen brother of PM Benjamin Nethanyahu.
As a Jew in America,former special force, I feel great pride and respect for the awesome task accomplished by this men, GOD bless them
thank you for your service.
this is a testimony affirming that Israel Nation are the God's chosen people
I truly admire their comradery, comitment, dedication, courage and love for their country and...and that's it.
I've watched this a few times over the last year. Each time it fascinates me how they were able to pull this off. Amazing. A silent war in the dark. Well done rescuers!
It's the help of God!! For sure!!
@@beverlystorey9732, Just as it was with Gideon and his 300. Jdg 7:2, 7 & 15.
What an incredible rescue mission….these brave heart soldiers are the real heroes.
JUST WOW... N LOTS OF PROUD OF YOU ALL...👏👏👏👏
Amazing... simply no words to describe the operation.
In the begining was the word and the word was with God and the word was God . there's your words ❤️🔥
I salute to all those heroes who involved in this kind of operations.They are proud sons and daughters of their motherland.Godbless them all.
Regardless of a man‘s background, one has to admire that Israel and its army officers defend their Land and their citizens regardless of the difficulties. Not many countries in the world have the balls to do this to that extent. The motivation is love for your own people. This is one more reason to respect the Israelis.
Unbelievable precision planning.
Those who dare win.!!!
The most resilient nation on the planet!!
Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They learn from their experience in the Holcaust from WW2.6 Million Jews were killed by Hitler in Europe.Every Israeli is a trainned Soldier, both male and female To defend the people and the country.Their Motto" Never Again"
The U.S. also have Special Ops that do precisely these same operations. Highly SECRET….
Respect to the soldiers and the intelligence officers for this heroic operation.
Oh ,My God ...YOU DID RIGHT SIR.!!!.YOU REPRESENT WHAT ISRAEL 🇮🇱 IS ALL ABOUT. A NATION OF THE VERY BRAVE.!!!
And thus was born the legend that is narrated around the world especially in defence establishments.
I like how the Israeli commandos were very honest in talking about their fear. They didn't act like they were fearless cowboys.
This is the real thing, not some Hollywood movies.
Brilliant presentation, you had my full attention. So sorry for the fallen comrades. The courage these missions take are like 'wow'.
Have been following the history of Israel's and have concluded that this people are blessed of which I don't know if they now that 2 the enemies of Israel's what they need is history. They will never play with Israel.
Buy the book; "Operation 'Thunderbolt', The Raid on Entebbe" by Saul David ( not 'Thunderball' ); I guarantee that you will find it difficult to put down. It is an International best seller that is lauded by the highest literary critics.
This is true story’s !
Not fake English movie !
Those commandos and the whole operation is amazing !!
Nothing but respect. From INDIA.
My deepest respect to these brave men.
Yaani is brother of Benjamin nethanyahu.
My biggest heroes though I was too young to grasp the full enormity of the actual operation!
I feel that many Christians were praying for the Israelis to succeed in their mission. The horrors of the Holocaust not to mention the massacre at the Munich Olympic Games in 1972 and a strong faith in God would have motivated many to support the Israelis.
This operation was phenomenal. Built a navigation system in 24 hrs. Fantastic.
Just watched the documentary again! I am speechless! Greatest achievement ever!
I was 25 when this happened. I can still remember how elated and proud I felt about the genius and success of the mission. I also felt sad that it had happened at all. And now to see the men who pulled it off. Very interesting and special!...
I myself had not even been born when this happened.
Yeah the media sure did a number on you
Next year will be 50 years that my family arrived as refugees from Uganda. My father played a small role in providing photos of the airport and the lay out of the surrounding area to the Israelis. The lake shore at Entebbe is one of the most croc infested shores of lake Victoria. When I was a kid we would not go into the water at Entebbe because you could actually see the crocs from the shore.
That's lake Victoria is very big and it's the big fishing shoe in Kenya .
@@MamboCalvin I haven't seen it in 50 years, how is it now? That was the last thing I saw from the plane at night when our plane departed Uganda, never to return again.
silent: Your father did NOT play a small roll...he played a BIG roll as the commandoes did not have to go in blind!!!
your father was brave.
I don’t know what to say. Thanks for great and brave soldiers. You are so great soldiers.
A brilliant example of the efficancy and bravery of the Israelies! God bless them !
I followed this story on the news and thought the situation was hopeless. When I heard the rescue, I wondered how they did it! Unbelievable.
God is with them🙏🙏
With a highly trained force of the IDF, its not an impossibility
I was traveling with my father on a trip by members of the Planning & Programming section of Ethiopia's Ministry of Agriculture, to visit a State Farm / Agricultural Research Station on the Didessa River west of Nekempte in Wollega province. I had just graduated from high school & retired to my hotel room after drinking a bit too much too quickly. At breakfast the next morning we celebrated the American Bicentennial (4 July 1976), and members of our party that had stayed up later than I told of seeing a strange sight in the early morning hours -- three planes flying south in formation in the western sky. Only when the news of the Israeli's raid on Entebbe reached us did we understand what they had observed. And I missed it because I drank too much. True story!
GOD'S PEOPLE 💖💖💖
@@charleshash4919
I recall it too.
I got hooked on the news like *OXYGEN!!*
Just the name of UG's dictator sent a shudder down *BILLIONS OF SPINES...*
That being a land-locked country the only way it could get fuel was through its neighbour, Kenya. Kenya got crude oil delivered to its port, refined it, exported some to such countries.
One well-renowned transport company with huge trucks of double-cylinders, hooked one behind the other, used to criss-cross a number of countries in E. Africa, delivering petrol.
When that thug in UG got real blood-thirsty, many truck drivers *NEVER RETURNED...*
Those who did had ghastly wounds you couldn't look at.
And stories impossible to listen to the end of...
A life worth something,relevant people who made history , Love Israel from India 💜
Real Heroes, Superb bravery. God Bless
I love being an Israeli soldier
God bless Israel
God bless you for protecting Israel
Make love, NOT war.
Am Australian and have meet a few Israelis who came here to get out of serving with the IDF. Never gave much time to any of them.
God bless Israel!
@@stuartmcpherson1921 , I worked with an Israeli doctor in Australia . She had completed her military service . Along with several other Israeli doctors . They were professional and dedicated .
Commanda Yoni my hat goes of to you, you brave solder.
What an amazing secret military operation.
I have never hared of this before and was so taken aback with the way this brave Commando operation took place sadly you guys lost your Chief.
A very touching story about your dad loosening all during his day as a warrior and how proud he must be knowing you were a part of this ops in the end.
Thank you for have this here so I may injoy.
I can imagine what it was like for the hostages. They would talk of a real miracle in less than twenty minutes. Wow!
One of the greatest, indeed. I became an instant fan of Israeli system of dealing with their enemies when this occurred, and remains a fan to the present
i will never get tired of watching, God bless you all
Congratulations from Kenya, Israeli heroes you inspire,in me patriotism ,love of family and team work!
Such an outstanding rescue operation, I was always proud since a kid.
This is what is called upholding ones Self respect and Self esteem
Extraordinary combat capability and mental extrenth of this israeli comandos was the key for their success. Congratulations !!
Absolutely fantastic!!!
These hero's have gone down in the records of history.
All our & our allied country's military & special ops who fight & serve to protect & rescue our countries and people are hero's, but now & then you come across those that are going against all odds and still run full steam ahead into the belly of the beast and a 90 % or more chance of dying even before they make it to their designated site to complete their goal or being caught, tortured and killed during the operation
Or dying on their way before they even cross over into the site area (in the air or land); But still choose to go for the benefit of total strangers who need their help so they'll have a chance (no matter how slim a chance) to live, be Free & not be tortured.
Those are the hero's that are larger than life and are named, interviewed, remembered in history, and are what movies, series and books are written about.
JOB WELL DONE , GOOD AND FAITFUL SERVANT.
No man hath greater love than to lay ones life down for his brother, sister, stranger
What and exceptional, most professional, most daring,most brilliant operation. Gold medal
The bravery of the IDF and the master plan of this military operation are unmatchable ,God bless the brains behind this operation and their heroic act will be remember forever .
I recall my joy and astonishment when this happened. Seeing these heroes tell their story as it is acted out far surpasses what I realized at the time. Amazing!!!
This just showed how skilled the Israelis are. Long live Israel.
Thank you Nairobi Kenya for helping refill the planes.
A miracle of courage and determination, God blessed them in their achievement!
Ppppppp0p
That's the reason - Gd was on their side. NEVER mess with Israel.....you will not win.
Apart from the heroic effort of the Israeli Army and the Air Force, I loved the fact their engineers developed a sonar system in 24 hours to help land the plane in case the ATC switched off the runway lights.
That is the advantage of an intelligent population. Compare that with Alabama or Texas!
@@raphaelklaussen1951 wow really i saw a texan jury rig his john deer tractor just to work his field
@@raphaelklaussen1951 no, you compare it. Say what u want to say but don't hide, and give evidence.
@@raphaelklaussen1951 q
@@raphaelklaussen1951 I love people from the South. They are super cool and by no means dumb.
I was in Berlin Germany from 1976 to 1979 and I was an American Infantry soldier. We had to perform guard duty at US Embassy numerous times against the same terrorist group this video is talking about. We carried a 1911 handgun in 45 ACP. We never had a chance if the terrorists came because we were not allowed to carry a live round in chamber. We carried a full magazine but not allowed to put one on chamber. The time it would take to rack the slide the terrorists would have already shot you by than. Only time I was allowed to lock and load when I was performing guard duty at Spandau prison in Berlin during Hitler's birthday. I was walking the small guard tower perimeter and we were told to lock and load are m16a1 because they were affraid someone would try to break in prison to free Rudolf Hess, he was the last prisoner in the prison. Israel has the best combat soldiers in the world/why? Nothing beats hand on experience and no one has more combat experience than Israel.
We have a lot of experience too
I read that the US Marines in Beirut weren't allowed to have the magazines in their M16', because it would've looked aggressive.
@@MondoBeno That's absolutely correct - no rounds in the chamber. October 23, 1983 was a really bad day for the USMC. 243 dead.
Good post, thank you :-)
Respect and admiration for the men who planned and executed this mission.
I love how the military decided to just go instead of waiting the politicians to give them a thumbs up. The IDF knew they weren't coming back even the prime Minister last minute decided NOT to engage the military Ops. What a legend 👏 🙌 💙
It’s an amazing and extremely dangerous rescue operation in the history of the nation of Israel, and they succeeded. it’s very well documented.
I’ve seen this documentary over 50 times since last year and still wants to watch it again and again
If they had killed the dictator many Ugandans would have been savt
Utterly impressive.
this operation is so heroic I as a muslim salute these soldiers no country in the world could do this
The Brits have the SAS that liberated many people abroad like in sierra leone with a camp full of rebels
@@Phoneixghost Oh yeah! but the SAS didn't have to fly 3000 miles over enemy territory to get there!
Bless you
God bless
@@olegprovochevitch8851 it is a very long way to the Falkland Islands where the entire population were hostages, Israel is the size of Wales, Britain is a far bigger military power, however Israel is funded from outside, especially from the US, Britain has a long history of co-operation with Israel (Churchill favoured them) with the occasional exception such as the terrorism of the Stern gang, & of course the UK was the Imperial power in Uganda (Idi Amin a sergeant in the army).
What an incredible task done by hero's! 😀
Secrecy and the element of surprise in coordination with well trained special commandoes and a certain degree of audacity and courage brought this rescue mission to succeed. 👍👍👍
Absolutely Bad Asses. Under fire and stress with fear these men overcame this. Wow what a mission. Congrats and sorry for their loss.
Guts and determination of an Israel soldier is unapproachable unmatched thats why they succeed in their missions
what an amazing people, an amazing country. i can only wish my country will come through harms way to get me home if i was unfortunate to live such an ordeal. God Bless
If your an American you can rest assured you will..... who do you think trained the Israeli military !!
@@donnhughes7139 thanks Donn, unfortunately i am not. i happen to be living in a country that was formed as a secular country, but slowly but surely becoming islamic. the sentiments here are that they hate the Jews. Our passports clearly state that its valid for all countries, except israel. our school teachers thought us to hate the Jews. and yes, i highly admire the USA too... with their "leave no man behind" motto.
@@donnhughes7139 The British Commandos actually. Who also incidently trained the original US Rangers. (the Israeli centre for training is still called the Wingate Institute after Ode Wingate who helped set up the Israeli special forces) I suggest you do a little more research before making such statements.
@@donnhughes7139 Not the Americans!
Amazing ! Really the best way to counter terrorists.
The ONLY way.
The man was impossibly smart to lock down the base! Awesome move!!! I remember this. The men were heroes!
Real heroes, may God bless them all.
Courage is doing the right things despite over powering odds and fear! Professional with the Strengths of Faith protecting the innocent. Well done my unknown friends...well done and God Bless!
courage by it self is insufficient professional well trained
Wow, what an awesome amazing story, it gave me goosebumps because they had everything to lose and everything against them and showed the world what can happen when a determined group of soldiers put a plan together with every soldier’s opinion involved and just make it happen. When you talk about men who just do it and men who talk about doing it there is no comparison, these guys needed a bowling ball bag to carry the set of balls they had. I had heard about the story and the movie but nothing can be better then hearing the true bravery come from the mouths of the men who did it. I love when good destroys evil. To many times we hear how much evil is in this world and it’s depressing and sickening but I still have faith in goodness and good people and I believe that we can overcome these plagues of evil doers but we must believe and we must stick together. I salute all the men who were involved in this amazing operation especially the ones who gave their lives so their citizens could be free and of course the men who brought the hostages back home. You have a beautiful story for your children and your grandchildren to tell until the end of time because what you accomplished will never be forgotten and can never be taken away. God bless you all and I wish you peace always !
I'm unto this day mesmerized what those soldiers hav achieved.
The heroic commander who lost his life Netanyahu is Israeli Prime Minister's brother
It was Prime Minister's Bee Bee's brother that died in the rescue. The only one that didn't make it. God bless him.
The pilot when he arrived home and spoke with his father . His father had lost his family in the holocaust, he was so proud of his son. You fought back he said .
An incredibly brave people the Israelis .
I am a kenyan, I love israel, I love the courage of God's chosen people.
You crazy, the synogoe of Satan
@@danielparker5631 I am not your slave, you have no rite to judge my feelings
Africans are God chosen pple
Hey Peter, you must love genocide to since you love Isreal. Have any idea what's going on in Gaza and western bank. Freeing those hostages was good.
Bless you
When I watched this event when it was happening I knew that the Israeli people would do something dramatic and heroic. I watched them stand tall. I'll be proud to stand with them anytime or place
Yoni Netanyahu hasn’t done much standing since this mission
@@yothatsyogi have you done better
Yoni was the only IDF soldier who died that day
These men were so brave to save their fellow citizens.
...especially impressive because it was both planned and launched on EXTREMELY SHORT notice...it happened on the weekend of the Bicentennial celebrations in the US which was the big news here...
MIRACULOUS! Thanks be to GOD!
I remember all of this very well, but now . . . the story has been told! Finally. What brave souls.
Brilliance, intelligence, dedication, professionalism and mostly education MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE.
And luck.. Entebbe been a known environment for the Israelis was a huge slice of luck
Loyalty.
@@robdean704 as far as I recall German engineers were responsible for the construction of the airport, and shared the blue prints with the Israelis.
Just amazing!! Shows what can be achieved by a team with pure determination and love for their country and fellow citizens. May God continue to bless you all and your nation.
I'm from Uganda and at that time I was not yet born.But our parents told us how horrible Amin was.He killed a lot of people in my Country.
💔
Rivers of blood flowed freely in Uganda during Amin's rule.
Powerful! I have watched this documentary several times now, and it still inspires me a lot. God bless Israel ♥️
I was in college on a full scholarship at the time. Each year I had to meet with a finance officer in order to review my scholarship for the following year. My finance evaluator was Jewish and for some reason he believed that I was too. The successful raid on Entebbe had just taken place. What I remember most is that he was incredibly elated and gave me a high five and a big hug before approving my scholarship for the next year!
Damn you must be old!!
If you’re lucky you get to make “old bones”. I was 20 when this happened and I remember the elation when it became news.
The families of the hostages were going crazy, just like the families of the Gaza hostages are. now.
That was bravery, guys. You made history.
"Who Dares Wins"..."Speed, Surprise and Violence of Action...."
It was a wonderful and an absolutely courageous achievement. Well done.
01:20 Muki Betser was at the time the commander of Sayeret Matkal's reserve troops.
On the Entebbe raid, he was Yoni Netanyahoo's deputy and the commander of the main raid team.
What a nation! against so many odds, secrecy,so many risks done with with precision.
A surgeon plucking out an island with the forceps
Awesomeness 🙏 I will bless those who bless Israel.. And curse them that curse Her!!! 🙏👍🏻Shabbat Shalom
I agree, this is by FAR the greatest hijacking rescue EVER! 🇮🇱
I respect and admire the soldiers who risk their lives to rescue innocent people.
Nothing better than a proud father❤
"I,m still so proud of those men, today"
FANTASTIC RESCUE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Heros lucky people god has special blessings on them