The Israel State Archives have released thousands of historical documents related to the Entebbe Operation to mark the 50th anniversary of one of the most renowned rescue missions in Israeli military history.
The newly declassified material includes previously confidential transcripts of Israeli cabinet meetings, audio recordings, and official documents that reveal new details about the operation carried out in July 1976.
During the mission, Israeli special forces flew to Entebbe Airport in Uganda to rescue more than 100 hostages held by militants who had hijacked an Air France aircraft. The operation resulted in the rescue of most of the hostages and has since become a landmark in counterterrorism history.
The mission was also marked by the death of Commander Yonatan Netanyahu, who led the assault force and was fatally wounded during the raid.
According to the Israel State Archives, the release of these documents provides a broader understanding of the decision-making process, the planning of the mission, and the challenges faced by Israeli authorities before and during the operation, which is widely regarded as one of the most significant episodes in the country's history.
