What was Operation Entebbe?
Q: What was Operation Entebbe?
A: Operation Entebbe was an Israeli hostage rescue mission.
Q: When did Operation Entebbe occur?
A: Operation Entebbe took place in July 1976 in Entebbe, Uganda.
Q: What triggered Operation Entebbe?
A: An Air France airplane was hijacked by Palestinian terrorists on 27 June 1976, leading to Operation Entebbe.
Q: What did the hijackers want?
A: The Palestinian terrorists wanted the release of prisoners held in Israel and four other countries.
Q: Were all hostages released before Operation Entebbe?
A: Many of the hostages were later released but 106 Israelis and Jews were still held when Operation Entebbe was planned and executed.
Q: How many hostages were rescued during Operation Entebbe?
A: 102 of the passengers were rescued during Operation Entebbe.
Q: Who was the only rescuer to be killed during Operation Entebbe?
A: Lt Col Yonatan Netanyahu, who led the mission, was the only rescuer to be killed during Operation Entebbe.
