Operation Thunderbolt Quiz

What was the destination of Air France Flight 139 before it was hijacked?

• Berlin

• London

• Paris

• New York

What was one of the demands made by the hijackers after landing in Entebbe?

• Supply of weapons

• Change in flight route

• Immediate withdrawal of Israeli troops

• Release of 53 terrorists

Which Israeli leader was more inclined towards negotiating with the terrorists?

• Shimon Peres

• Yoni Netanyahu

• Yitzhak Rabin

• Motta Gur

What was the name of the military operation planned to rescue the hostages?

• Operation Desert Storm

• Operation Eagle Claw

• Operation Neptune Spear

• Operation Thunderbolt

What was the role of the 'Fantasy Council' in the operation?

• They were the hijackers

• They negotiated with terrorists

• They were a group of hostages

• They brainstormed military options

Who was the commander of the operation who lost his life during the rescue?

• Muki Betser

• Yoni Netanyahu

• Motta Gur

• Shimon Peres

Which narrative about the operation's execution became more popular in Israeli national consciousness?

• Shimon Peres's version

• Motta Gur's version

• Yoni Netanyahu's version

• Muki Betser's version

What was one of the broader implications of Operation Thunderbolt?

• It caused a global economic crisis

• It resulted in a peace treaty

• It stopped hijacking as a terrorist method

• It led to the fall of Idi Amin

How did the operation impact the Netanyahu family?

• It brought them to political prominence

• It caused a family rift

• It led to their exile

• It resulted in financial ruin

What was a key factor in the success of the rescue operation?

• International military aid

• Negotiation with terrorists

• Element of surprise

• Support from Ugandan forces