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This July marks 50 years since Operation Entebbe, the daring 1976 IDF hostage rescue mission in Uganda, following the hijacking of Air France Flight 139. 102 Israeli and Jewish hostages were rescued, and the heroism of Operation Entebbe became enshrined in Israeli history.

But that’s not the whole story. For this group of four families, Israel’s most heroic moment was their greatest tragedy.

‘Live or Die in Entebbe’ will be available exclusively for members of our reader support group, The Times of Israel Community, to stream July 2-9.

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‘Live or Die in Entebbe’

Live or Die in Entebbe

2012 | 52 Minutes | Directed by Eyal Boers | July 2-9, 2026

This moving documentary recounts the 1976 terrorist hijacking of an Air France flight and Israel’s military rescue raid, as told by Jonathan Khayat, the nephew of one of the hostages who did not survive. The film chronicles the events that unfolded, day-by-day, and uncovers unknown and shocking backstories while shedding light on the four passengers who did not survive Israel’s rescue. A sensitive and riveting look at those for whom Israel’s most heroic moment was their family’s greatest tragedy.

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‘Live or Die in Entebbe’ is available exclusively for members of The Times of Israel Community as a part of our ongoing collaboration with DocuNation.

About DocuNation for the ToI Community

DocuNation provides outstanding Israeli documentary films for you to stream online from the comfort of your home. The films, plus follow-up live discussions with the filmmakers themselves, are available for a week at a time — exclusively for members of our reader support group, The Times of Israel Community.

DocuNation allows Times of Israel Community members to enjoy two award-winning Israeli documentary films with English subtitles each month.

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All of the funds earmarked for this project go directly to Israeli documentary filmmakers at this difficult time when they’re encountering global cultural boycotts.

For DocuNation, we’re collaborating with renowned documentary filmmaker Yonatan Nir, who hosts the discussions with the filmmakers.

How it works

Each film — with English subtitles — will be available to watch for seven days over a weekend. On that Sunday, you can join our live English webinar with the filmmaker. We will send out a reminder for each event.

‘Live or Die in Entebbe’ will be available to stream July 2-9. The live Q&A hosted by Yonatan Nir will take place on July 5 at 8 PM (Israel time) /1 PM (Eastern Time) with director Eyal Boer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the series cost money?

Nope, the series is included in your ToI Community membership – there is no additional cost. If you still need to sign up for the ToI Community, our reader support group, click here.

Where can I see other upcoming DocuNation films?

You can check out upcoming films here.

How long is each film?

Each film is between 50 and 90 minutes. Each live discussion with filmmakers will be around an hour.

If I sign up for the ToI Community can I access previous films and discussions?

You can only watch the films during the 7-day period scheduled for each. We do, however, record every webinar discussion with the filmmakers, which you can watch at your convenience, even if you sign up after streaming for a film has ended.

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