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“and not to discuss it with anyone. Just to tell Dan Shomron that

I felt a young sayeret officer tap me on the shoulder. Kuti had

there would be suggestions that Rabin’s readiness to

” he said. “Don’t go on any adventures. Do not play with the lives of

one of the leading scientific engineers in

he was also under huge additional pressure. From the start of the hijack

or if we decided in the end not to attempt it

which Dan had set for nine o’clock on Friday

briefing and logistics. I could tell he was still not satisfied.

I would have felt exactly the same way. But for a variety of

and eager to play his part. I realized it was important to explain to

” he said. “I’ve worked with him. I want him to lead it.”

the only remotely similar operation Israel had attempted.

Kuti said: that I be in command of the sayeret force.

he briefed Dan on the full detail and called me

we finally settled on our plan: Peled’s major

his troops were helping to guard the area.

and allowed them to board a special Air France

in addition to eliminating any chance of surprise

now less than 36 hours away. Having moved the passengers off the plane