Tag: Entebbe Rescue
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Why the Entebbe rescue almost didn’t happen — and how Israel is still wrestling with the same tough questions 48 years later
In 1976, Israel's daring rescue of hostages at Entebbe airport showcased boldness but set a challenging standard for future hostage situations.
Rabbi Nachum Dahan, a former captive in the Entebbe hostage situation, met with Tamir Pardo, the former Mossad chief who led the rescue mission back in 1976.
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, a prominent halakhic thinker, addressed the question of whether Israel should release terrorists in exchange for hostages.