The Palestinian terror group Black September had hijacked the craft and separated passengers into groups of Jews and non-Jews. They declared that they would blow up the plane if Israel did not release hundreds of Palestinians serving prison terms for charges of terrorism.
Direction
Sa'ar turns archival footage into sweaty-palm suspense.
Production
Reenactments that don't insult your intelligence.
Director
Rani Sa'ar
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Benjamin Netanyahu led the assault team — yes, that Bibi. Two future Israeli prime ministers were on that tarmac.
This event cemented the 'Sayeret Matkal as supermen' narrative that still dominates Israeli military culture and political campaigns.
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