New Documentary Highlights Unsung Hero of 1976 Entebbe Hostage Crisis
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
A new documentary, "To Kill a Nazi," by Boaz Dvir, reveals the crucial but overlooked role of Michel Cojot, a French Jewish Holocaust survivor, during the 1976 Entebbe hostage crisis. Cojot acted as a translator and negotiator, and later provided intelligence to Mossad that aided the Israeli rescue. The film, narrated by Jason Alexander, highlights Cojot's efforts to mediate with hijackers and secure the release of non-Israeli hostages. Despite his significant contributions, Cojot's role has been largely absent from historical accounts of the event.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A new documentary highlights Michel Cojot, a French Jewish Holocaust survivor, and his key role in the 1976 Entebbe hostage crisis.
- Cojot acted as a translator and negotiator between hijackers and hostages, and provided intelligence to Mossad.
- He is credited with persuading the lead hijacker to release non-Israeli hostages during the seven-day crisis.
- The film "To Kill a Nazi" by Boaz Dvir aims to give recognition to Cojot, whose contributions were previously overlooked.
- Cojot was also a Nazi hunter who had previously plotted to assassinate Klaus Barbie.
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