The first hostage rescue missions in Jewish history - opinion
Since the dawn of the Jewish people, we have had to grapple with instances of hostage-taking.
HELPING RESCUED Israeli hostages from Sabena Flight 571 disembark at Lod Airport, 1972. Ehud Barak, among the elite soldiers who took part, is seen descending the ramp, disguised as an aircraft mechanic. (photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)