ISRAEL’s Most Daring HOSTAGE Rescue: Sabena Flight 571 Hijacking | Operation Isotope (1972)

💥 90 seconds. 4 terrorists. 1 impossible mission. The operation that changed Israel’s history — and nearly cost Benjamin Netanyahu his life. In May 1972, a Boeing 707 belonging to Sabena Airlines was hijacked by four terrorists from the Palestinian group Black September. Ninety passengers and ten crew members were trapped on the runway at Lod Airport, Israel. As the world held its breath, Israel’s leaders faced an unthinkable choice: negotiate or strike. What followed was one of the boldest and most flawlessly executed rescue missions ever attempted — Operation Isotope. Led by future Prime Minister Ehud Barak, and including a young Benjamin Netanyahu, the elite commandos of Sayeret Matkal disguised themselves as aircraft technicians... and stormed the plane in a breathtaking 90-second assault. This is the true story of courage, deception, and brotherhood that pulled Sayeret Matkal out of the shadows — and into legend. 🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth documentaries about military history, covert operations, intelligence missions, and the untold stories of war. 📺 Watch more playlists: ▶️ Covert Operations & Daring Raids:    • Covert Operations & Daring Raids   ▶️ World War II Stories:    • World War II Stories   ▶️ Cold War Espionage:    • Cold War Espionage   💬 Business Contact: 🌍 Follow us: Facebook: Twitter: ⚠️ Disclaimer: This channel creates educational and documentary-style content based on historical events. Footage and images are used under license, or for fair use purposes such as commentary, research, and analysis. 🎶 Licensed music used in this video: Track: New Day Logo Composer: Chris Haigh Source: Shutterstock Music Monetization ID: OKDCGO8B1IVDGJAN Track: Battle Forever Composer: Tenacious Orchestra Source: Shutterstock Music Monetization ID: IVTGOPVWWVEZAT9Y Track: Truth Keepers Composer: DarkBlue Studio Source: Shutterstock Music Monetization ID: YUR4OO1DGIBOCVZD ⏱ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 01:11 The Hijackers 10:27 Negotiations 18:36 The Plan 26:32 The Assault #OperationIsotope #SabenaFlight571 #SayeretMatkal #IsraeliCommandos #BenjaminNetanyahu #EhudBarak #BlackSeptember #IsraelDefenseForces #HostageRescue #MilitaryHistory #SpecialForces #CounterTerrorism #IDF #1972Hijacking #RealOperation #TrueStory #MilitaryDocumentary #Israel #CovertOperations #Warfare #Documentary