Entebbe incident: Israel's shift from France blame to raid
Israeli archival documents shed light on the Entebbe operation that took place in 1976, during which an Air France plane flying from Tel Aviv to Paris was hijacked and diverted to Uganda. Initially, Israel rejected a military option and emphasized holding France responsible for the safety of the passengers. After negotiations and political hesitation, Israel decided to carry out a raid at Entebbe Airport. The operation resulted in the death of three Israeli hostages, the Israeli military commander, the hijackers, and several Ugandan soldiers, highlighting uncertainty and divergence in political decisions during the crisis.
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