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Israel declassifies Entebbe raid files ahead of 50th anniversary

Israel marks the 50th anniversary of the Entebbe raid with the release of classified documents

By · Published June 29, 2026  00:02 UTC · Updated July 7, 2026  19:52 UTC

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Israel released classified documents and records detailing the Entebbe raid to free more than 100 hostages. These files were declassified ahead of the operation's 50th anniversary.

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Israel has declassified files related to the 1976 Entebbe raid, an operation to free more than 100 hostages. The documents provide insights into the planning and execution of the mission, which Israel has described as its 'boldest operation ever'.

Coverage emphasizes the strategic decisions leading up to the raid, including the shift from negotiations to military action. Outlets such as The Times of Israel, AP News, Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, Ynetnews, and Euronews.com are reporting on the declassification.

The release coincides with the 50th anniversary of the raid, known as 'Operation Thunderbolt'. The declassified records may offer new perspectives on the operation's pilots and the broader context of the mission.

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What is the Entebbe raid?

The Entebbe raid, also known as 'Operation Thunderbolt', was a 1976 Israeli military operation to rescue hostages held at Entebbe Airport in Uganda.

Why are these documents being released now?

The documents are being released ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Entebbe raid.

Which outlets are covering this story?

Coverage is present in The Times of Israel, AP News, Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, Ynetnews, and Euronews.com.

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