This is the true story of the 1976 hijacking of Air France Flight 139, a shocking terrorist attack that led to one of modern history's most audacious special forces operations. Experience the moment four armed hijackers stormed the cockpit, diverting the plane and its 248 passengers to a hostile airport in Uganda, thousands of miles from Israel. The situation escalated rapidly when Ugandan dictator Idi Amin provided support, and the terrorists separated Jewish and Israeli hostages, setting a brutal deadline for execution. With the world watching, the Israeli government, against its policy, began to look for a military solution. This documentary details the secret, high-stakes planning and mobilization of the Unit, the nation’s top counterterrorism team. See how a genius deception involving a fake presidential motorcade was devised to achieve total surprise. Follow the commandos on their 2,000-mile journey, the terrifying moment their cover was blown, and the brutal two-minute close-quarters battle to eliminate the terrorists and secure the hostages. Learn the price paid for this incredible success, including the loss of the unit's commander and the final, tragic revenge of a dictator. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealResponders For all questions, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

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