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The following events took place in June and July 1976.

The events lasted eight days

-and took their beginnings in Athens in Greece on Sunday 27 June.

It is our first wedding day.

Mom will love it. -What about me?

She will also love you. -Congratulations! It is very beautiful.

Have you been married for a year? -In a week.

Who is the happy mother? - My, she hasn't met Nathan before.

Then she is pleasantly surprised. -Thanks.

I'll take it.

You may not bring the dog. - They didn't see her last time.

They put her in the trunk. -It is too cold.

I can take her, they never examine children.

Boarding on flight 139 from Tel Aviv via Athens to Paris.

LYNAKTION ENTEBBE

Let me take this.

What is the weather in Paris? -It is very hot.

Know how I have bought enough for all the grandchildren.

There is enough for a whole kibbutz.

Where do they come from?

Don't you speak English?

Vous parlez français?

This is Air France 139, we are rising to level 330.

See!

See where the blue water is!

Yes it is.

What's your name? -Alice.

Mr. Cooper. We'll talk later. -Okay.

We recommend that you keep the safety belt secured.

Quietly! The hand grenade is secured.

If anyone tries something, I don't hesitate to let it go!

I will shoot!

Stay calm! Sit!

Sit down, I said!

Look what it is, Gerard.

Open the door!

Sit down!

Hands on the table! Don't touch!

Sit still!

What happens here, though? -Quietly! Sit down!

He pulled out the split! - It's okay, just he keeps it.

Be quiet!

Don't touch.

Give me the radio. -I break the law.

Give it to me!

Turn on the speaker.

Listen, everyone!

We represent the People's Front of Palestine's Liberation

Che Guevara Group in the Gaza Brigade.

This plane is now in our hands. It's me who decides now.

What should we do?

The aircraft's new name is Haifa.

You are our prisoners.

You obey, no one is killed.

If you are taken by panic, we will all kill.

Put your hands on your head now.

On the head, like this!

In hen him, hands on his head!

Up with your hands! Get up with them!

Up with your hands!

Sit down there, stewardess!

I don't like her voice. -No, but we'd better obey.

Not a sound! Do as it is said.

She sounds bad.

I'm in charge of the navigation, Captain.

They are not told what the goal is before we are there.

Then we break the aviation rules. -Do as I say.

Otherwise, we all blow up in the air and I have nothing to lose.

I only care about the passengers and the crew.

Turn off the autopilot.

They get a new course.

, does it!

When I say, go down the back of the plane.

Get off.

Hands on your head!

Okay.

Okay. This way!

Okay.

OP with you!

Hands on your head!

Next!

You.

Get off.

This way!

Go down the back of the plane!

She's bad. -Quietly!

She is pregnant!

Give her some oxygen!

Get on, down the back of the plane!

Fan on.

Fan on!

Get on, all the way back!

Flight 139 with Air France from Tel Aviv via Athens is delayed.

Listen!

No one has to stand in the aisle or sit on the armrests.

Men and boys must sit on the floor.

Sit down for your own safety!

You can take your hands down from the head.

Those sitting at a window must pull the curtain.

Of course there is something wrong! It says that the plane is delayed!

We haven't had radio contact with them for more than an hour!

But the worst of it all is that I, Israel's Minister of Transport

don't get to know France!

Angry? You can fuck it!

Have we heard from the ambassador in Athens? -He is in Eilat on vacation.

And the embassy? -We haven't got in touch with them.

Have you contacted the Greeks? - They know nothing.

By General Gur, what's going on? -He is on a mission in Sinai.

Did something special happen in Athens? - Security staff strike.

Do we know for sure? -No.

Are they moaning down? Is the plane hijacked? -We dont know.

How many Israelis are there on board? - It used to be fully booked.

Have we heard anything from France? - Not a word

The Crisis Committee is gathered right away. Also call General Gur.

What's going on? The plane left Athens on time.

There will soon be trouble out there! My father Joseph Blatte is on board.

Sit down, sir. Blatte. - Look what it is!

We have been allowed to make a statement by President d'Estaing.

He is in Puerto Rico along with President Ford.

I don't care about that! Where's the plane?

It has been hijacked by Palestinian terrorists.

Jesus Christ...

The plane and the airline are French.

France is responsible for all passengers, regardless of nationality.

Notify the public.

Charles... -Yes?

How many Israelis are there on the plane? - About a hundred.

It's a problem.

Listen!

We're landing soon, so stay clear... Quiet!

Quietly!

Hold on to something and let the curtains be down.

We place explosive charges at all outputs.

If there is trouble we will blow up the plane and all the occupants in the air.

If only they would say where we are!

We don't let go!

Then they blow the plane in the air!

I don't believe in them. What should they do to blow us up?

Take it easy, then fix it. -My good gentleman... I am absolutely calm.

Well, because they want you to be scared.

We need some first aid equipment.

Who's sick? - A pregnant woman has bleeding.

With you. Of the road.

Other problems, Mr. Spokesman? - The name is Daniel Cooper.

Be careful, Mr. Cooper.

As a spokesman, you stick to your eyes and this can be dangerous.

Reach?

The plane is landed in Libya.

France takes responsibility. -If it is of any use.

They are landed in Libya.

Palestinians. - Are they going to stay there?

No, they fly on. They usually do.

Where to? -As soon as possible.

Do you mean Israel? -No, but it's an option.

It would be spectacular - What are you thinking, Receive?

I think it will be different this time.

In which way? -This time they have taken over.

How old are you, Alice? -Twelve.

Where did you go from? - From Athens, my father is working there.

Where are you going? - To California.

Do you live there? -Yes.

It's nice.

Mrs. Bennett is on her way to the hospital. -Thanks.

We are not barbarians, mr. Cooper.

So why are you exposing us to this?

We are revolutionaries associated with the world's revolutionary forces.

We are not politicians, just ordinary people. Why hurt us?

I don't want to hurt anyone.

It is a political action to bring justice to the Palestinian people.

Justice... With weapons?

Sit down, mr. Cooper.

It's time we get to know each other.

Numbers 15 and 38 will go around with a few bags.

You can present yourself by giving them passports and other identity papers.

We also collect your cameras.

My camera is first class. - It does my passport as well.

I can't find my passport, I must have lost it.

Wait, there it is!

Imagine what is going on in Tel Aviv.

Not to mention Paris. We've been here for six hours.

It is probably easier for us to know where we are.

We find out what happens when it happens.

It's good that we are together. Think if Ivar here without me.

I'm hungry, Mom. - There's no more food, honey.

Listen!

It is your superior who speaks. Wake up!

Thank you for your cooperation as we stood on the ground.

I hope this can continue throughout the rest of the journey.

This will be the last stage. -Where are we going?

Hello?

When did they relieve?

Where are they going?

No, Sadat has given France his word.

Africa, if so.

Somewhere in Africa.

Thanks.

How far do you think is home?

We are about 2,500 km from Libya, and more than 3,000 km from home.

In which direction? -I do not know.

What a way to spend your honeymoon.

Contact the tower and you will receive instructions.

So far it's fine.

Listen! We have reached our destination.

Our International Revolutionary Force will punish France

who have sold aircraft and a nuclear reactor to the fascist regime in Israel-

and to avenge the murders of innocent Palestinians

committed by the bloodthirsty and imperialist state of Israel.

Follow our instructions and let the curtains be pulled down.

AI resistance will be punished.

Send on.

Thanks! May we also get our passports? -Maybe later.

Send on.

Where are we? -In Entebbe in Uganda.

What language do they speak here? - English and Swahili.

English sounds nice.

Will we be released here? - Soon, I hope.

I hope so too.

I told you there is nothing to worry about if you are calm.

Uganda... Who had guessed it? - Unfortunately, it was wise for them.

They are learning it.

According to the woman who was released, the leader is German.

Do we have one in the terrorist archive? -That's Dan Shomron's table.

If we identify the German, the rest solves itself.

Contact Dan Shomron!

I've never had it so hot.

After all, we are at the equator. -Equator...

You know what, my friend? Nine hours have passed...

For nine hours we have been without food and drink!

There is no more on board. -It is inhumane of them.

What doesn't my poor wife think?

Listen!

Listen!

It is exactly 24 hours since we left Athens.

Now the nightmare is finally over.

Get off.

Pardon.

If we are allowed to go, what are all the soldiers doing here?

What should happen now?

I don't know yet, Mr. Cooper. It's up to Israel.

Israel?

What does Israel have to do with this?

You let them believe they were released. What are you for a monster?

I'm very tired and a little confused.

I don't want to kill you. I prefer to be civilized.

Then you won't probably get off the plane with the others?

I am so hungry!

Further, Captain.

WELCOME TO UGANDA

We can't negotiate with killers!

It would endanger the lives of all Israelis.

This is an international problem.

They are murderers, no more or less!

Every time I want to discuss facts, someone has to talk!

What options do we have?

Can the Army Free Them, Receive?

Not at the moment. -Why not?

It's too far away. -And we have no friends on the road.

The airport was built by Israelis. - It has been rebuilt since then.

The secret service? - We don't. We need facts!

Do you have any idea what resources it takes to take it all over

defeat the enemy and secure the airport?

Not to mention the problems of getting them all back home!

All 240 are not Israelis.

That's right, non-Israelis can go by days.

It can have serious consequences.

Is Amin on their side? - He must be.

They hardly flew there because of the heat.

We never negotiate with terrorists! But we have no choice.

Uganda is just one of the problems.

Not beating again will be political suicide.

It's not about politics but about life and death!

Right now it is one and the same thing and we have to act!

Acting now can cost innocent life.

Yigal is right. We need to understand the situation in order to solve it.

We must act now!

How? Didn't you hear what the general said?

We know too little.

Our whole country is in shock because of these atrocities, Yitzhak.

The hijacking is like an invasion, we have to strike again!

And if we fail? Should we just wave goodbye to the hostages?

We need a realistic plan of action.

We have to put pressure on France, the plane is French.

But it is the Israelis that the hijackers are after.

We all know that freeing the hostages is on our shoulders.

We will not sacrifice more Israeli lives to make it happen.

If the military comes back to us with a plan that they think

then we look at it.

Meanwhile, via France-

negotiate, bargain and keep the price down.

But we have to get them home and they have to live home.

At all costs.

We can ask Bar-Lev to call Amin, they are still good friends.

Don't you feel like you've been here before?

We may have that too.

The voices are the same, only the faces are different.

I know them, it's the Nazis!

The wait is unbearable!

It should go, mrs. Race.

This is waiting for the unknown...

I sat with dad in Zagreb.

Dad died there while waiting for freedom.

These are new times now. -What's different?

Look at us, it's exactly the same.

You're lucky to have me with you.

I'm excited about escaping from dangerous places.

I survived the concentration camp and participated in all the wars of Israel.

I've met death many times. This is nothing!

Up with the mood, Eli Melnick is here. It can't go wrong.

There you can see, it wasn't that hard

What about that?

Thunderbolt. -Operation Tordenkile. That is it.

I didn't think we were negotiating with terrorists.

Maybe it's the only way out.

We can't let killers go free! -Nothing is decided yet.

They want the hostages home. It should not end like in Munich.

Munich was not our responsibility. We can handle this.

No one has to do anything before Rabin is absolutely sure we are ready.

We'll probably be ready.

Stay where you are! Sit down!

Sit down! Don't touch!

Company, held!

Left row, right about! Right row, left over!

For those of you who do not recognize me, I am a field marshal. Idi Amin Dada-

Uganda's president in lifetime.

I welcome you to Uganda.

I have to do everything in my power for you to thrive here.

I persuaded the Palestinians

to move you from the plane to these more comfortable surroundings.

I will provide you with food and necessities.

I want to finish this story in a fan.

The Palestinians are a righteous people.

I have seen with their own eyes how well they treat the Jews in Damascus.

I visited a synagogue...

Make it comfortable!

But listen here. And this is very important -

Don't try to escape.

Don't try to escape.

The Palestinians have placed explosives over the entire building.

It is very important.

Meanwhile, you should consider me your host.

I have to make sure you are released as soon as possible.

Consider Uganda as your home!

Shalom! Shalom!

Shalom! - Sorry, Mr President...

I'm Captain Bacos, the pilot.

It is my passengers and still my responsibility.

We have not been told why we are being caught.

The airline is French and has nothing to do with Palestine!

It is always nice to meet a colleague!

I hope you enjoy your stay in Uganda.

Listen! Listen, everyone!

Stop talking.

Uganda's radio has now published our claim

on the release of 53 revolutionary heroic

from French, Swiss, German and above all Israeli prisons.

We have informed France that if they are not at liberty at 12 on Thursday

their aircraft and its passengers are eliminated.

If the Israeli killers do not cooperate -

all of you, regardless of nationality, will die.

Thursday at noon.

Get off! - Go to the other end of the room!

Fan on!

Fan on!

Listen! If your name is called, you must come to us.

Only those I call out must come here.

Aaron, Esther. Aaron, Benjamin. Aaron, David.

Fan on.

Aluf, Edi.

Darin, Nathan. Goldbaum, Nathan.

Scarf, Israel.

Ben-Menachem... - Come to the table!

Ben-Menachem, Henri!

Write your name here.

Rosen, Uri.

Set yourself up by the wall.

Cooper, Daniel.

They only call up Jews.

Sager, Joseph.

Write your name.

Go to the others.

Chadi, Moshe.

Where are you going? -I do not know.

Gershoni, David. Gershoni, Dina.

I'm not on the list. -What's your name?

Julie Darin, I'm his wife.

You don't have Israeli passports, go back to your seat.

I want to stay with him. -Return.

Don't you just let me talk to her.

Next!

I don't care what they say! -Still, Julie!

This is serious. -I want to be with you.

What do you want with me? - Sign and sign up with the others.

No, I'm not going anywhere.

It was unnecessary. - Next time I'll kill you!

Not now.

I will be fine.

Take care of yourself.

Liebmann, Sharon... - Enter here.

Rozovsky, Shana.

Sala, Ami.

Gabrieli, Shimon. Gabrieli, Miryam.

Ben Ami, Johan... Come here.

Do not touch me!

I'll go in there, but don't touch me!

That was how it started in Auschwitz.

First they shout out the names, and then we have to wait.

I didn't expect that.

I never wanted to kill anyone before now.

What will they do with us? - Their guess is as good as mine.

France has done everything in their power.

They want to know if we are willing to

to let our prisoners enter into the negotiations.

Switzerland, France and Germany are ready to do so.

We have no choice. There is a deadline tomorrow.

What should I say to France? - Tell us we're negotiating.

We need more time.

We must wait until the last minute before we accept any kind of claim.

There is also another problem.

How does Amin react to this?

Amin...

He has never received so much attention before.

He may not want it to end.

Hello there!

I hope you feel good...

It is with pleasure that I can announce

that I have made sure that 47 women, children, old and sick are released.

I release them right away-

to show that I have confidence in the dealers.

When you come to Paris, I want you to say to your government-

The only thing the Palestinians want is their own little piece of land!

Palestinians do not want to kill anyone!

The Palestinians just want one thing, and this is very important:

Peace.

I apologize for the inconvenience-

and hope that the demands of the Palestinians will be met -

before the government of Israel forces them to jump into the air.

Now I have to negotiate your release and your security.

Shalom!

A thing...

This is very important.

You must still be careful

when the Palestinians have laid out explosives.

We meet again soon. Shalom! Goodbye!

We must surprise them.

We are moving forward at such a speed that the terrorists do not respond.

First you have to go over there.

We have to fly nearly 4,000 km without being discovered -

and land in the dark at an unknown airport.

It won't be easy. -You can do it, Ben.

Where do we get fuel for our return journey? - We're working on it.

We may have friends back in Africa.

Then I fly you there, but while the planes are on the ground, they are exposed.

Don't worry, we'll probably defend them.

We have less than a day left. The deadline will expire tomorrow.

Wanda!

Have you seen my grandmother Hilda Blatte?

Does anyone know anything about Daniel Cooper?

He is unharmed! - Is he here?

He is with the Israelis. -What do you mean?

They split us up. -Sorted the Israelis?

They are going to kill them! They are going to kill them!

Negotiation now! Negotiation now!

I had three brothers aboard the plane!

I don't care about your principles!

We demand action, not empty words!

Rabin is a coward that allows our families to be killed!

I feel with you, but now listen here!

Select five people the prime minister can talk to.

We require you to negotiate! -We are just as worried as you...

Worried? There is only one option that you must negotiate with them!

Is there enough time, Prime Minister?

Yes, there is time. But you have to understand what it means if the terrorists win.

We don't care about them!

I also want to bring our countrymen home to safety

But being forced to release 40 killers is not something to celebrate.

It will be a day of sorrow for Israel.

Thank you, my friends. - Thank you, Mr Prime Minister.

Wake up, everyone! Wake up! Stay where you are!

Stay close to Amin so you can join the pictures!

If you show up in the news, it's harder for them to conjure you away

Great news! Great news!

I have caused the Palestinians to extend the deadline by three days

until Sunday, July 4th.

So far, the negotiations have not borne fruit because of the Israeli

but I keep trying.

I'm heading to Mauritius and the African Unity Organization

to talk about the situation of the Israeli hostages.

You all know that I want to help them-

but it looks bad if Israel does not accept the Palestinians' demands.

I even use my friendship with Colonel Bar-Lev to help them.

Excuse me, President Amin...

What are you doing, madame? -What I am doing?

I'm just a grandmother.

I am His Excellence in Hadji-

field marshal dr. Idi Amin Dada-

decorated with the Victoria Cross, the order of bravery and the military cross

Uganda's ruler.

And chosen by God as your Savior.

I don't doubt that for a second.

I think you should write a letter to your government

and ask them to accept the demands of the Palestinians.

Do it by night. It is very important.

Then we can have a party and you can go home!

Rather than the Palestinians blowing you up.

The Israeli government gambles with your HIV

but I'll probably try to save you.

Shalom.

Well, I almost forgot...

I have arranged it so that all non-Israeli hostages are released.

You are probably a hundred pieces?

Shalom, shalom!

Now you need to be skilled and not make accidents.

Behave yourself.

Can you do it? - Take care of him for me.

Make sure he does not freeze. -I will probably, just calm down.

I'm writing as soon as I get home.

They and the crew can board aboard now, Captain.

Thanks, but we stay.

You will not be detained any longer. - But it does 100 of my passengers.

As long as there is the slightest doubt about their safety, we will stay here.

Come on.

Come on! -No!

Fan on!

Quietly!

Now you can come out again. Here is more space.

It was nice of Dr. Amine to extend the deadline.

It is us who decides, not Amin.

If you say so.

They have released all non-Israelis, now they are against us.

The distance makes them dare to release hostages and extend the deadline.

The released give us crucial information.

They have added several names to the list of prisoners to be released-

and they will have $ 5 million in ransom for the plane.

They have only one hundred prisoners left. It's good for us.

They'll blow themselves and the hostages in the air if we try to free them.

It has never happened before. - It's still a threat!

Is the plan ready? - Not yet, but it is moving forward.

How long does it take, Receive? -A couple of hours yet, Yitzhak.

We buy you some time.

Keep negotiating.

Ask Bar-Lev to contact Amin again so he is happy.

They actually decide in your country, Mr President

and have the opportunity to release them.

Don't you want to go into history like a big man?

Whatever happens, you will always be my friend, Colonel.

I want to create peace between Israel and Palestine.

You can tell that to your government.

We appreciate what you do, but the demands of the terrorists are unreasonable.

- Can you help us? - Only if you accept the terms.

Otherwise they kill the hostages and blow the plane into the air.

Sir. president...

If you want to be remembered as a great and holy man-

and maybe even receive the Nobel Prize

you have to release them.

Think about which option it is -

to show the world which great statesman you are.

How are things? It was a long time ago!

Is your wife also in Tel Aviv?

We are fine.

Don't let the Palestinians influence you.

The Palestinians do not affect me. I make my own decisions!

I do everything I can to save the Israeli

but I am in a difficult situation. The whole world must understand!

They are a great soldier, Mr President. And the power of your power

to prevent a carnage.

The Palestinians have no right to do this in your country!

Do you mean I should shoot them?

They protect them! Uganda is the pure holiday paradise for them.

It's not true!

Come and see with your own eyes that they live with the hostages.

If we attack them, we risk the hostages' lives.

I want peace for the Palestinians. Bar-Lev, to your government

to stop practicing this fascist Zionism!

Sir. President, Mr President...

I do not claim you...

Greet the family from me-

and tell your government that they tempt fate. Shalom!

Shalom!

You heard it yourself.

A head of state has become a spokesman for terrorists.

Never before has a country provided pirates with military support.

It will not be an easy decision.

But one has to be taken!

The military is our best alternative.

The plan has not yet been fully worked out, and it involves major risks.

Ben Shomron will present the plan.

The plan may seem risky, but is based on our experience with terrorists.

Operation Tordenkile consists of three stages.

The first stage involves the transport of troops to Uganda.

By flying this road in low altitude

we can avoid most radar systems.

If we were to be discovered in this area

they will probably think we are ordinary transport aircraft.

After seven hours of flight we reach Lake Victoria.

"Therefore, Prime Minister" -

"we are asking you to release the Palestinian prisoners" -

"to secure our repatriation. Doctor Amin is very helpful..."

Tear it down. They see it through.

And what if Amin is happy?

The letter is important. Uganda has become world famous.

Amin is on the front pages of the newspapers and he wants to stay there.

A power struggle takes place between Amin and the terrorists.

We are valuable to him.

It is important that we maintain the dialogue between them and us.

We give in to that letter! - It can keep us alive.

Send the letter.

Send the letter.

What about fuel for the return journey?

We include our own pumps, and tanks with Ugandan surplus fuel.

It is too risky.

We are waiting for a message from Kenya regarding fuel.

Until it's confirmed, it's too dangerous.

What do you do if Uganda's military is trying to stop you?

We do not attack Uganda. We are trying to save Israeli lives.

If the Ugandans try to stop us, we will harm them.

We use Hercules-ny, which is best suited for this type of operation.

We bring two 707s. One as a hospital and one for communication.

Peled gets the responsibility for the communication aircraft that stays in the air.

Before we are ready, we need to discuss the secrecy.

The operation presumably takes place during the Sabbath.

Noticeable military activity between Friday and Saturday calls for attention.

Responsibility is the responsibility of everyone involved.

No outsiders need to know anything.

Not even my own wife. -In particular, not her, Receive.

What is the next step?

An exercise with full equipment. -How long will it take?

Dan holds the exercise tonight, in the presence of me.

We await your report, but if the military action is not sustainable

We must be prepared to release the prisoners tomorrow.

The meeting is closed.

According to our intelligence, they are starting to execute the hostages on Sunday.

In worst case.

So why are we discussing the plan? - Because it's not perfect.

You can't be a perfectionist now, Yitzhak. We have no choice!

It's about 200 of our best soldiers, so yes, I have a choice!

It's a waste of time, we have to be there before Sunday!

The last week's tumultuous street parties were just a taster

- on today's sailing ship parade, heading for New York.

Betty Rollin for NBC News in Newport.

Further to this year's most spectacular hijacking drama.

Today, 101 hostages were released -

- but 110 people are still trapped in Entebbe

- of which 85 are Israeli citizens.

The hijackers say they will execute the hostages on Sunday

-if they do not get their requirements met.

They demand that 53 terrorists be released from prisons throughout the world -

- but primarily in Israel.

Surprisingly, Israel has agreed to negotiate with the hijackers.

Steve Delaney reports from Israel.

The pressure on Israel's government is enormous, not least in the Sand.

Relatives of the hostages who met with the government this morning

- do not care that Israel never negotiates with terrorists.

They only deal with the relatives and demand that the government act.

In the morning they stormed the government area

-to say their opinion to Prime Minister Rabin.

At that time, they had decided to negotiate with the hijackers.

The debate goes on whether the price in the form of released terrorists is too high.

By the evening's prayers at the West Wall and in most synagogues

-were expressed hope that the government is doing the right thing-

-and that the hostages return from Uganda.

Steve Delaney for NBC News r 'Israel.

We waste time, Receive.

We need a clan now to gather the threads!

Rabin waits until the last minute. - His caution costs us the victory.

He is considering the alternatives. -Does he ever send us off?

It's not his courage that's the problem, it's his office.

Eventually, he has to let us go.

Shalom.

They are probably aware that we are considering a military alternative

but first I want your approval as opposition leader.

I do not understand why you have been waiting so long.

I've always been more careful than you.

Can you act fast enough? -The plan is daring.

How many lives do we risk? -Many.

Has it ever been different?

But every time we have negotiated, Israel has lost.

So I have your support? -Naturligvis.

Shalom. -Shalom

Come in!

Colonel Netanyahu.

General Shomron has asked you to lead Operation Tordenkile.

Good luck.

We need an elite unit with the best sharpshooter, Yoni.

I start from my unit with the support of the Golani Brigade.

Do not mix them too much. It is best that they know each other.

I start with Sammy Berg. -Sammy Berg? Okay.

Sammy!

Where are you going? -Out.

On the Sabbath? - I'll meet with some friends.

Who? -The workmate nobody you know.

We will go fishing in the morning early. -Take care.

Samuel... Be careful.

Sheep...

I just have to go fishing. - Don't fall into the water.

Thanks, Eli. - What was I saying?

See who is sick and who is healthy.

At home I do not practice kosher, but I do that in Uganda.

I don't eat their meat and milk and have it great.

What's up, mrs. Bloch?

Help, she can't get air!

Hurry, she can't get air!

What's up, mrs. Bloch?

Put her down. -It will be OK!

Get the doctor.

What happens?

Carry her out to the car.

They'll get help.

It will be OK.

She's going to the hospital. -Okay.

Stay there!

You won't hurry up.

With you again.

In with you, I said! Away from the door!

These people are sick and need help.

I can't do anything until my brothers are set free.

And if they are not released?

Israel does not let you die.

My country doesn't buy criminals.

In such a small country, everyone is in the family with each other.

Everyone is someone's uncle, aunt or cousin.

They'll probably exchange you.

Or...

Or does your government not take our deadline seriously?

When Israel forces us to kill the first hostage on Sunday...

... they will understand that we mean it.

It is crucial for the three-step attack

that the first group reaches the terminal without creating posture.

A single second may mean the difference between a successful operation

and that the hostages are executed.

You must under no circumstances use hand grenades in the terminal.

Leave your weapons and fire wife ointments.

When the situation is under control, you must stop shaking.

That was all.

In an hour we will review it all again.

Yoni answers your questions.

Sammy? - This is reminiscent of the efforts in Tel Aviv.

It's about being able to separate the hijackers from the hostages immediately.

We have portraits of the terrorists -

based on testimony from the released hostages

and our agents in Entebbe.

Study them carefully so you can identify them instantly.

When they turn to hostages, the whole operation becomes a disaster.

What do we do if the hostages get caught between us and the terrorists?

The hostages are as surprised as the terrorists.

We must quickly give them clear instructions-

and get them to lie down on the floor.

But to answer the question...

The decision as to whether or not to shoot is based on yourself

But keep in mind that a single terrorist can thwart the entire operation.

Yoni...

Should we take the terrorists alive?

That would be great.

I like to take them as prisoners, but the priority is to save the hostages.

The terrorists are murderers and they will try to kill the hostages -

so be sure to hit in the first attempt.

Now we take a break before the exercise.

Well then...

Fly low over the lake and land here.

It's just a model. - It could happen.

Gur.

Okay, put her down when you're ready.

Ready end.

Ten seconds.

Here you go.

Push it out!

Forward!

Clear!

How did it go?

100 hostages died.

If not everyone moves in exactly the same time, it ends in a disaster.

We do it again.

Faster!

Reach? -Much better.

What do we do with the MIG hunters? If they get them in the air, the race has run.

We know that well.

Good work, Dan. But can we afford to be on the ground for an hour?

60 minutes is fast, but we can probably get down to 55.

Shouldn't we tell Rabin that we're ready now?

Patience, Benny. We must be able to answer all his questions.

How many dead do you guess, Yoni? -30-35.

What do we do?

30-35 if we do, 100 if we leave.

If you want something, I'm with the Prime Minister.

55 minutes... We do it again.

Well done!

Going here, I kiss Amin's feet. - It went fast!

Yes, but when they sound like a bunch of elephants

smokes the surprise moment.

We must go in with a lesser strength.

Are you sure, Mordechai? -I can't be that, Yitzhak.

How long will it take? -55 minutes.

And if something goes wrong?

Negotiations have gone into the knuckle. They reject everything we offer.

They refuse to exchange prisoners in Tunisia, Paris or Cyprus

but requires that it happen in Uganda.

Impossible! The Palestinians cannot control Amin.

If we fly over to carry out an exchange

the plane, the crew and all the hostages can end up in the claws of Amin.

So what?

We can think in Kenya.

Then we are ready.

Considering the mood of the country-

a failed operation may become Israel's final.

But we have no choice.

My men are waiting, Yitzhak.

If we do not act now, the lack of time will make the decision for us.

Get started, then the cabinet must approve operation Tordenkile tomorrow morning.

But if we do not get a unanimous approval, we will interrupt the mission.

Take off!

All you say is sent directly to Tel Aviv.

So be careful what you say. -I'll do that.

Listen, thank you!

Your mission is important to Israel.

I know you will do your best.

Thanks and good luck!

Get ready, we're going in 5 minutes.

Have you got the weather forecast? -Yes.

Take off!

Stan.

If we believe in freedom, we must also defend it

otherwise we do not have enough morals to lead the country.

We have prepared a military plan, operation

which is set in motion at this moment.

Without informing 05 ?!

Wait!

I assume the whole responsibility.

I protest, this is a democracy!

Hausner!

Should we wait until the hostages have died?

It's a scandal! Don't you understand that it can trigger a war!

Ready end.

Something new?

They still discuss.

We are heading south with a small army and they are discussing!

It's crazy. - How democracy works.

We can think in Kenya, and the crisis committee supports the proposal.

How many times should I say that?

We have no time to discuss, now we have to decide!

Many of our people have already been murdered.

100 men, women and children are hostage in Uganda!

If we do not decide now, our flight has to turn around!

We are voting. Now!

B2 to Z1, I hear you.

We're in touch, Benny.

Contact H1. - Yes, Benny.

I want to tell them myself.

Thanks, Benny.

Listen.

Operation Tordenkile has been authorized by a united cabinet.

Listen right here, Sammy.

"Throughout the night's darkness, a beast's wickedness cuts."

"A blow, and it staggered and fell."

"And then, another blow."

Fine.

Wasn't there a football match against Argentina today?

It starts to get cool.

Good night.

Is it okay? -Yes.

It's easy for you.

Look there... Five and two.

Okay.

Jesus Christ...

Is that all? - Yes, Ben.

It's a long flight.

You have too much time to think in. I'm used to the fact that it is going strong.

What are you thinking? Mission will.

I was thinking of my father.

He teaches history at Cornell. -New York...

He should know what you're doing now. - He probably knows that well.

Everyone who knows us knows that we would never sit and wait.

How are you feeling? -We are ready, so I'm fine.

What color? - Dark eyes, black hair.

What color? - Brown hair, green eyes.

She is tough in a German way.

Look only at the eyes... - Green.

Imagine being greeted by them at night.

Would you recognize him? -Javist

And if he's armed? - Then I shoot him.

And if he is surrounded by 50 women and children?

Then I wouldn't hit next door.

They are now over Nairobi on their way to Lake Victoria.

When are they there? - About 30 minutes.

Where are we? -Over the darkest Africa.

Where are we? -We should be over Lake Victoria.

Lake Victoria?

Imagine landing there, pulling a fish ashore and taking it home to dad.

Then he would be surprised.

You are crazy.

Yes...

Did you hear that, David? Disturb the radar in Entebbe.

Prepare to land.

They should be here now.

They maintain radio control until they are landed.

The light on the runway is lit so that they do something down there.

Not something serious.

We must break the radio frequency.

Contact the center.

B2 to A4, do you hear me?

The light on the runway is lit. Is there anything I need to know?

Answer No, B4!

Answer no.

Should we move to Operation Skyfald?

Continue operation Tordenkile.

Contact H1 and ask them to continue.

B2 to H1, do you hear me?

You are allowed to land.

You are allowed to land.

No fire until we are inside the terminal.

Fast, quiet and surprising.

They're advancing.

Inform US, UK and France about Operation Tordenkile.

Forward!

Hear.

Amin is here again.

Down, we come from Israel!

We come from Israel, down with you!

Israelis! - Down on the floor!

Down on the floor! - The Israelis are here!

Down!

Lie still, or I'll kill you!

Down with you! Down on the floor!

Stay on the floor!

It will be OK.

Eli!

Eli?

Eli...

Dan! Can you hear me? -Yes, don't shout.

The terminal is secured, send in the sick helpers.

H1 towards the terminal!

I go in with H2 and H3, the coast seems to be ready.

It's okay, come on.

Find your stuff.

The danger is over.

Mrs. Race?

No, Mrs. Race!

We have a plane out there.

Now you go home!

Those who need medical attention get it on board the plane.

It is a miracle!

Find your stuff we need to get out of here!

You can't travel without mrs. Bloch. -Who is it?

One of the passengers. She is in the hospital.

We can't wait for her. They take care of her well.

Can you hear me, Dan?

Seven terrorists have been identified. We are ready to go home.

Take care of the MIG hunters.

Make H1 ready.

Bring them on board and get off in a hurry, Yoni.

Follow us, speed up!

Wait with H1!

Then here. - Ugandan troops at the gate!

Wait, Yoni. There are problems at the northern gate.

They must have stopped the Ugandans! -Let me fix this, Yitzhak.

Channel 220.

Ugandan reinforcement is approaching the northern gate.

There are two trucks.

Let them run away!

Guy!

Dan? - The area is secured.

You can continue.

Get them away as soon as possible, Yoni.

Fan on!

Hurry up!

Gently. -Thank you very much!

Fan on!

Everyone is aboard, speed up!

We did it!

Yoni is hit!

Yoni is hit, lightly as soon as he is on board!

Do you hear me? K41 is secured.

We did it, Yoni.

We did it. Now we are on our way home.

It was good.

I have no feeling in my feet.

General!

Well done, Dan. -Thanks.

Dan...

Yoni is dead.

Before the mission, British consul visited Dora Bloch in the hospital.

She was getting better.

When he wanted to visit her again after the mission, she had disappeared.

Her bed was empty and no one has seen her since.

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