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50 Years After Entebbe, State Archives Reveal the Decision-Making Behind the Raid
How 8 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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What happened
Israel’s State Archives published documents showing how the cabinet decided on the Entebbe raid in July 1976. The records describe the hijacking, the negotiations, and the unanimous approval of the rescue, which freed 102 hostages but cost three hostages and Yonatan Netanyahu their lives.
- 01State Archives released documents for Entebbe's 50th anniversary.
- 02Cabinet weighed prisoner release before approving a rescue raid.
- 03IDF commandos flew about 4,000 kilometers to Uganda.
- 04The raid freed 102 hostages and killed three hostages plus Yonatan Netanyahu.
- 05Rabin stressed secrecy, and ministers approved the mission unanimously.
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Full coverage · 8 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
50 Years After Entebbe, State Archives Reveal the Decision-Making Behind the Raid
Channel 13Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
State Archive Releases Full Entebbe War Cabinet Records for the 50th Anniversary
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Secret Cabinet Records Reveal Israel’s Second-By-Second Antaba Decision Process
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
State archive releases full Cabinet records on Entebbe raid for 50th anniversary
WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Newly Released Cabinet Minutes Reveal Israel’s Hidden Deliberations Before the Entebbe Raid
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