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How Idi Amin Turned Against Israel Ahead of the Entebbe Rescue
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First reported by Walla · Jun 26, 2026
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State Archives documents released ahead of the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe detail how Uganda's Idi Amin backed the hijackers and turned hostile to Israel. The files recount Israel's diplomatic efforts, Amin's false claims, and his post-raid call for international condemnation. The rescue freed more than 100 Israeli hostages at Entebbe Airport.
- 01State Archives released thousands of Entebbe-related documents ahead of the 50th anniversary.
- 02Rabin learned of the Air France hijacking during the cabinet meeting on June 27, 1976.
- 03The files say Idi Amin supported the hijackers and lied about explosives.
- 04Israel sought help from African and Western leaders, the pope, and others.
- 05Amin later demanded global condemnation after the Israeli rescue raid.
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