#Entebbe

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Bearded Brühl Supremacy

Jan, The Edukators (2004)

Lieutenant Horstmayer, Joyeux Noël (2005)

Martin Kreutz, The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)

Marcos, Un Poco de Chocolate (2008)

Hans Krämer, The Coming Days (2010)

Konrad Koch, Lessons of a Dream (2011)

Álex Garel, Eva (2011)

Daniel Domscheit-Berg, The Fifth Estate (2013)

Thomas Lang, The Face of an Angel (2014)

Hubertus Czernin, Woman in Gold (2015)

Daniel, Colonia (2015)

Sebastian Zöllner, Me and Kaminski (2015)

Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, The Alienist (2018 - 2020)

Wilfried Böse, Entebbe (2018)

Daniel Weltz, Next Door (2021)

Baron Zemo, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021)

Roland Gumpert, Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia (2024)

Eric Bouchard, The Franchise (2024)

Heinz Wittmer, Eden (2025)

p.s. I was going to add a poll here, but the option limit is only 15 max, so just sound off in the comments or the tags who your favorite Bearded Brühl is—or don't 🤷‍♀️

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On June 27, 1976, two “Palestinian” PLO terrorists and two German militants hijacked an Air France plane in Greece carrying 248 passengers and crew. The hijackers forced the aircraft to land in Libya for refueling before continuing to Entebbe, Uganda. Upon arrival, they were welcomed by Ugandan authorities, and three additional Palestinian hijackers joined them in Entebbe. The hijackers separated the Israeli passengers from the non-Israelis, releasing the non-Israelis, who were then flown to France. The Ugandan military was deployed to support the hijackers, and the Ugandan Air Force was placed on standby to deter any foreign forces from attempting a rescue mission. On July 3, 1976, the Israeli government approved a daring rescue mission. Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Benjamin Netanyahu, led the elite commando unit dispatched to Uganda to rescue the 106 remaining hostages. Upon arrival, the commandos eliminated all the hijackers, destroyed most of the Ugandan aircraft on the ground, and engaged in combat, killing nearly 50 Ugandan soldiers who had been aiding the hijackers. This was one of the greatest rescue operations of all time. Only one Israeli commando, Yonatan Netanyahu, was killed during the operation. Four hostages also lost their lives; one of them was not killed in the rescue but was later murdered by Ugandan soldiers at the hospital where she was being treated. Think about that for a moment. Innocent people were taken hostage by armed bloodthirsty Islamist terrorists and aided by an entire army of Muslim soldiers, and yet it was Israel that was criticized for daring to have the courage and morality of rescuing the innocent hostages who were the ones being condemned. Fast forward nearly 50 years, and the situation remains largely unchanged. Palestinians continue to engage in acts of violence and kidnapping, while Israelis still find themselves standing alone, fighting to rescue and protect their people from these threats. And the United Nations are still the ones supporting and protecting the terrorists and condemning and vilifying Israel. Yoni Netanyahu.  Hero of Israel.  Never forgotten. Thank you for your service.  🫡🇮🇱🕊️

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“One of the most complicated hostage rescue missions in history.”

The rescue operation was named "Summer Seeds" (renamed "Operation Arnon", in honor of the fallen commander of the rescue mission: Arnon Zmora) and one of the most complex ever undertaken in history, even more so than the raid on Entebbe. Movies will be made about this successful humanitarian mission. Courses on military strategy will center around the brilliance of the mission's execution and outcome.

For starters, the hostages were held in a heavily civilian populated area, in 3 & 4 story buildings.

The IDF focused its rescue on the 2 apartments where the hostages were held: Noa, on the 1st floor of building 1; Andrey, Shlomi, & Almogon on the 3rd floor of building 2. The two buildings were roughly 300 meters apart.

Hamas and their Gazan civilian accomplices constantly moved the hostages from apartment to apartment, and the IDF had to be careful that if they went in one apartment at a time, the terrorists would simply move the hostages from one place to the next.

The challenge was to storm the apartments in such a way that the terrorists would NOT shoot the hostages first.

Israel's counter-terrorism unit, called "Yamam", practiced for weeks, in and around similar structures, and even built models from scratch. Adding to the complexity was that the apartments were protected by dozens of terrorists armed with RPGs and machine guns, requiring the IFF to run a dangerous gauntlet of fire in the streets and alleys surrounding the buildings.

Many Gazan civilians were killed during the dense fire exchange, and a large % of the dead hit by Hamas themselves.

According to an IDF spokesperson: "The difference between success and failure in such an operation is a hair's breadth, and we relied on exceptional technology from the Intelligence and Shin Bet. Without ground activity and maneuvering in the Gazan area, it would not have been possible to succeed."

The one on the Israeli casualty was Commander Zamora, who was a true hero. "Shin Bet and Intelligence Directorate fighters entered the lion's den in the refugee camp and dismantled houses in areas where we hadn't maneuvered," they said. "This is bravery on the level of Judah Maccabee. The operation was planned for weeks with drills, rescue plans, and fires executed, alongside scenarios of cases and responses."

The forces equipped with special weapons developed specifically for the rescue operation, targeted two houses, extracted the hostages, and withdrew while fighting dozens of terrorists. One of the IDF vehicles holding the 3 hostages came under extreme fire and was stuck. Immediately, Division 98 forces rescued the vehicle rescue in deep battle, supported by helicopter gunships, deep in the strip during broad daylight.

Three brigades participated in the battle (during which mortally injured Zamora was evacuated to the hospital): Brigade 7, Paratroopers, and Kfir with Flotilla 13, along with various special forces.

"The fire plan that was executed was focused but extremely powerful," the IDF added. "The cooperation with Shin Bet and Yamam rose to several levels into a single operational system, under the direction of the Shin Bet chief and the Chief of Staff. Four keys to the operation: deception, surprise, determination, and power."

The element of surprises was paramount in the success of operating Summer Seeds. Leading up to the launch on June 8th, intense secrecy was maintained. No battle plans were leaked to the New York Times. Thousands of soldiers involved in the operation were unaware of the ultimate goal. Only a handful of were exposed on the day of the battle, yesterday, at various levels. These forces were positioned at the correct launch points without revealing any of the key specifics.

https://youtu.be/WrGS2q9f5xA?si=MUq462aVALpkEqgS

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Mich Bar-Am. The Return from Entebbe, Ben Gurion Airport, 1976

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What happened in Entebbe, Uganda, on July 4, 1976, was one of the happiest events in modern Jewish history: A group of Jews destined to be murdered was saved from its attackers.

The crisis at Entebbe had been precipitated on June 27, when terrorists of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine hijacked an Air France plane to Uganda. The choice of country was no accident; Uganda's dictator, Idi Amin, was one of the few world leaders willing to go on record as an admirer of Adolf Hitler's treatment of the Jews. The hijackers seemed intentionally to evoke the association with German Nazism. Jewish and Israeli passengers were quickly separated from non-Jews in a manner reminiscent of the Nazis. Once they had their hostages on hand, the terrorists announced that they would murder the Jews unless Israel and other countries released fifty-three Palestinian "freedom fighters."

Israel entered into negotiations with the PLO, even as Israel antiterrorist units examined all possible military options for freeing the captives. Fortunately, Israel had detailed photographs of the Entebbe airport that had been taken several years earlier when a friendlier government was in power, and Israel had helped train the Ugandan Air Force. Israeli agents grilled the non-Jewish passengers who had been released, and learned many details about the terrorist operation, most important of all being the precise location of the hostages and the guards. On the afternoon of July 3, less than a day before the hostages were due to be murdered Defense Minister Shimon Peres ordered the rescue mission on its way.

The lead Israeli plane flew at a sufficiently low altitude to evade Uganda radar, then landed in a remote part of the airport. Three other planes followed. A Mercedes-Benz was lowered out of the first plane, with a hefty Israeli soldier inside made up to resemble Amin. The Israeli imitation of the usual Amin entourage confused the Ugandan and terrorists troops for several seconds. The Israelis burst into the terminal where the hostages were held, and within fifteen seconds killed the terrorists guarding them. Less than an hour after the first Israeli plane arrived, the hostages were flown out of the country. Unfortunately, one elderly Jewish woman, Dora Bloch, had been taken earlier to a Ugandan hospital. After the Israelis left, Amin had her murdered. Three other hostages were killed during the operation.

The commander of the Israeli force, Captain Yonatan Netanyahu, was the only Israeli soldier killed during the mission. He has since become one of the heroic figures of modern Jewish life, and a large selection of his letters were published posthumously in a deeply moving book.

On July 4, 1946 - thirty years to the day before Entebbe - forty-two Jewish survivors of the Holocaust who had returned to their hometown village of Kielce, Poland, were murdered in a brutal pogrom by their Christian neighbors. On July 4, 1976, over a hundred Jews who were about to be murdered were saved by the Israeli Army. More than anything else, Entebbe continues to symbolize for Jews the importance of there being a Jewish state. When they didn't have a nation of their own, Jews could be killed with impunity. With a state, for the first time in two thousand years, Jews who were threatened had a fighting chance.

- Jewish Literacy, Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, pages 347-348

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Entebbe, Uganda

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Entebbe Airport in Entebbe, Uganda. The airport was recently renovated and expanded.

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Daniel BRUHL hand on the hip moments

Well, here's a collection I didn't know I needed. Thanks, Anon! Here's a dozen from across his filmography:

Karl Lagerfeld, Becoming Karl Lagerfeld (2024)

Sebastian Zöllner, Me and Kaminski (2015)

Paul Krantz, Love in Thoughts (2004)

Niki Lauda, Rush (2013)

Wilfried Böse, Entebbe (2018)

Daniel, Colonia (2015)

Alexander Kerner, Good Bye, Lenin! (2003)

Tobias Hardmann, Dinosaurier (2009)

David Kern, Lila, Lila (2009)

Konrad Koch, Lessons of a Dream (2011)

Hans Krämer, The Coming Days (2010)

Roland Gumpert, Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia (2024)

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July 4, 1976: Entebbe Rescue ⚡️🇮🇱 On 26.6.76, the terror groups, Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and the Red Army Faction (a West German radical leftist group) hijacked an Air France plane flying from Israel to France. They took 248 passengers hostage and released 148 non-Israeli or Jewish hostages after stopping in Athens. After, they flew to Uganda and demanded the release of 47 terrorists or they would shoot the hostages. Lt. Colonel Joshua Shani was tasked in leading the rescue with two days to plan. Working with Lt. Col. Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu, they formulated a plan in those two days, improvising for the remaining challenges. They decided to use President Idi Amin’s nightly route to their advantage, driving up in vehicles similar to his convoy to approach the terminal discreetly.  Although the mission hadn’t been approved by the Israeli government, the planes took off #onthisday due to time constraints. Flying low to avoid radar detection, they reached Uganda despite encountering bad weather. The paratroopers dismounted, engaged with security forces, and stormed the terminal.  Simultaneously, the IDF destroyed eight out of twelve Ugandan Air Force planes to prevent pursuit. The hostages were rescued, loaded onto a plane, and flown to Israel. The mission was a success, saving 102 out of the remaining 106 hostages. Lt. Col. Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu was killed in action and 3 of the hostages were also lost in the process. Lt. Colonel Joshua Shani and Lt. Col. Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu got widespread recognition for their bravery and leadership. They were commended by the Israeli government and received military honors for their role in saving the hostages. Many, including the UN and Uganda itself, condemned the rescue in a similar fashion as some did in the recent Gaza hostage rescue mission last month.  The mission was as a testament to the elite training and capabilities of the IDF in executing complex and high-risk operations. The event also led to a reassessment of airport security measures. This was one of many hijackings from Palestinian terror groups in the 70’s in a backwards attempt to gain international attention.

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Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria Arrives in Uganda for Pastoral Visit

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 23:40 EAT Tuesday 18 February 2025 H.E Beatitude Theodore II, Patriarch and Pope of Alexandria and All Africa at State House Entebbe. 📷Anastasios Gordon Sekandi Entebbe, Uganda – His Beatitude Theodore II, Patriarch and Pope of Alexandria and All Africa, arrived at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday evening to a warm reception at the VIP Lounge.…

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On Safari Again, Pt. 3: Gorillas in Tim's Mist

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Takeoff from Entebbe Uganda🇺🇬

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