Ehud Barak, former Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and Chief of Staff, served as commander of Sayeret Matkal from 1971-1973
“An incredibly important piece of history, not just for Israelis, but for every commando who picks up a gun.”
Admiral William H. McRaven
Commander, United States Special Operations Command
“A fascinating book that gives the readers a glimpse into the testimonies and different vantage points of the warriors at the forefront.
There is a unique strength to the individual testimonies;
the unbelievable story of the operation is made real.”
Reuven Rivlin, President of Israel
There have been books, articles and blockbuster movies, but the real story of the most daring rescue operation ever is finally being told
- by the operators themselves.
In June 1976, when AF Flight 139 was hijacked by German and Arab terrorists and flown to Entebbe, Uganda, many around the world thought there was no choice but to succumb to the hijackers’ demands.
But a few nights later, an Israeli special operations force flew an unprecedented 2,500 miles—largely over hostile territory and with only enough fuel for one leg of the journey.
These operators were the first ones to land in Entebbe.
They eliminated the terrorists and freed 103 hostages.
Their 33 stories, told in their own words, illustrate precisely how
Sayeret Matkal pulled off the impossible on that fateful night.
Sayeret Matkal operators endure a harsh selection process
- they’re trained as clandestine warriors, taught to keep the
secrets they hold.
For these authors, that creed has been a way of life.
Now, after decades of silence, they’ve decided to share their
stories of Entebbe.
These individual testimonies, sure to leave an indelible mark on the historical record, were written out of goodwill; and goodwill, too,
has dictated that all proceeds be donated to charity.
412 pages.