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Jewish Agency Chair Doron Almog Recalls Leading Role in Entebbe Operation on 50th Anniversary
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First reported by N12 · 2 days ago
What happened
Doron Almog, who led the first jump in the 1976 Entebbe rescue, recalls the operation's challenges and calls for a state inquiry on its 50th anniversary.
- 01Doron Almog was the first soldier to jump from the plane during Operation Entebbe 50 years ago.
- 02Almog shared his experience in a WhatsApp interview with N12's Moshe Nosbaum.
- 03He described a confrontation with Bezalel Smotrich and bereaved father Il Eshal.
- 04Eshal accused authorities of allowing the tragedy to occur during the operation.
- 05Almog called for a state investigative committee to ensure personal accountability.
- 06The discussion marks the enduring significance of the Entebbe mission.
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