Jewish Agency Chair Doron Almog Recalls His Role in Entebbe Operation on 50th Anniversary
On the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe, Doron Almog, the Jewish Agency chairman and retired general, reflected on his experience as the first soldier to jump from the hijacked plane during the mission. Almog recounted intense moments, including a heated exchange with then-Minister Bezalel Smotrich and the emotional confrontation with bereaved father Il Ashal, who accused the government of allowing the tragedy to happen. Almog emphasized the need for a state commission of inquiry, stating, "There is personal responsibility." The interview was conducted via WhatsApp with Moshe Nosbaum from N12 magazine and was published on July 16, 2026, with an update on July 18, 2026.
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