Courage
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For Israel
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Editorials
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July 9, 1976

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Israel's Credo Broadcast to Mankind: No Sanction
Ever to Blackmail and Terrorism by Barbarians

The Sanctity of Israelis Security
Affirmed in Brave Rescue Action

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JERUSALEM (JTA) — "In a bold, resourceful and sophisticated effort, the
Israeli Defense Forces have succeeded in carrying out the decision of the govern-
ment of Israel to save and liberate from captivity the passengers of the Air
France plane, who were hijacked by Palestinian terrorists and kept prisoners in
Uganda, with their lives in danger."
With these words Premier Yitzhak Rabin began. his address Sunday to a
jubilant and applauding Knesset on what has been described as the most daring
and incredible rescue mission in military history.
- "The Israeli Defense Forces have achieved one of their most exemplary
victories from both the human and the moral and military operational points
of view, a remarkable manifestation of Jewish fraternity and Israeli valor,"
Rabin declared. Continuing, the Premier stated: "Together with the fami-
lies who have lost their dear ones, we mourn our dead, uniformed and civil-
ians, victims of the vile Arab terrorism, and send to the wounded our best
wishes for their recovery.
"Members of the Knesset, this operation of redemption of captives is worthy
of Jewish and Israeli pride and of worldwide acclaim. The decision for this opera-
tion of redemption was taken by the government of Israel, and on its sole respon-
sibility. We did not consult with any other government in advance, nor shall we
lay responsibility on any other country or government . . .
"In the hijacking of the Air France plane to Entebbe, all indications showed
that the Uganda ruler (President Idi Amin) was collaborating with the terror-
ists, while using deceit and false pretenses. This was the situation on the eve of
July 1, 1976: The time of expiry of the ultimatum grew increasingly closer. The
release of non-Israeli hostages (48 on June 30 and 100 on July 1) more and more
exposed the malicious conspiracy against Israeli citizens. The political efforts
bore no fruit. The sand in the hourglass was about to run out, leaving no possibil-
ity for an independent rescue effort.
"Under these conditions, the government of Israel decided unanimously to
take the only way left to rescue our people and announce our willingness to
release detained terrorists. Close
upon the Cabinet's resolution we
accordingly informed the French
government, through which the
negotiations were conducted with
_ .
the terrorists, we were prepared to
NEW YORK (JTA) — Listeners of the
adopt even this alternative — in
Hebrew-language radio program "Kan Is-
default of any other — to rescue
rael" (Here is Israel) on WEVD radio station
here sent $7,020 Monday for a special fund
our people.

Radio Audience
Paying for Raid

established in Israel to help out with the ex-
penses of the Israel government in the rescue
operation in Entebbe Airport in Uganda.
The contributions were pledged after it
was announced during the Hebrew program
that a fund for that purpose was established
r. Israel. Chaim Kinan, director of the Is-
radio program, said that the fund rais-
ing will continue during the week.

Gen. MORDECAI GUR

"Members of the Knesset,
this was not a timesaving tactic,
and had only this choice been
left, we would have stood by our
decision, as a last resort.
Throughout the entire time since
the capture of the plane, we

YITZHAK RABIN

sought ways and means to foil the terrorists' scheme by our own devices. The
IDF and the intelligence community lost not a single hour required for think-
ing, planning and preparation. When the opportune moment arrived, the
plan was submitted for the Cabinet's consideration. The Cabinet approved
the operation unanimously . . .
"This rescue operation is an achievement of great value in our struggle
against terrorism. This is Israel's contribution to humanity's struggle against
terrorism as an international manifestation — but it should not be viewed as an
epilogue. This achievement will help us in the continuation of our efforts — butt
the struggle is not over, and new efforts, new methods and unremitting sophisti-
cation will be required. Terrorism will not find us static, nor adhering to
routine."
Rabin said there was no difference between the government and the opposi-
tion on the rescue operation. "We deemed it vital to act out of a united national
approach, unifying all sections of the people," he said. He said in every stage of
the negotiations and befoi e decisions were made the government consulted with
the Knesset Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee and with Likud leaders
Menachem Beigin and Elimelech Rimalt.
Rabin said they both endorsed the decision last Thursday to negotiate and
later the decision to use force. "The unity thus revealed is of inestimable value
in a time of struggle and stress," Rabin said after praising the two Likud leaders.
Beigin rose in the Knesset to praise Rabin for his leadership and the army for
its brilliant action. The Knesset adopted a resolution praising the army. The sole
dissenting voice came from the Rakah Communist faction.
Details of the spectacular rescue at Entebbe Airport in Uganda were
unfolded at a press conference by the officer who commanded the operation,
Brig. Gen. Dan Shomron.
Flanked by Defense Minister Shimon Peres and Chief of Staff Gen. Morde-
chai Gur, the youngish tough-looking soldier wearing a paratrooper's beret, said
the fighting to extricate the hostages — passengers and crew members of the Air
France air bus — was easier than
the decision by the Cabinet to
mount the rescue mission against
a target in a hostile country 2,500
miles distant and with very little
time for advance planning.

Papers Applaud
Israeli Bravery

Details of Rescue
Disclosed by Leader
Shomron -- estimated that there
were fewer than 20 casualties
among the Ugandan troops at the
airport. He confirmed reports by
the returned hostages that the
Ugandans were actually helping
the hijackers to guard the hostages

SHIMON PERES

(Continued on Page 17)

"The daring Israeli rescue . . . dealt a
psychological and actual blow to interna-
tional terrorists
—The Christian Science Monitor

"Israel's rescue mission . . . demon-
strated . . . that a government of valor
and imagination can still act."
—The Washington Post

ordinary people — except those
who make excuses for kidnappers — were
thrilled by it."
—The Toronto Globe and Mail

GAD YA'AGOBI

YONATAN NETANYAHU