National Geographic: Situation Critical — Season 1, Episode 9: Entebbe Hostage Rescue
Documentary • 47 min • 1 season, 13 episodes • ★ 8.3/10
Episode synopsis
On June 27th, 1976 a routine flight from Israel to Paris carrying 258 passengers becomes the target for a gang of International terrorists. With the lives of so many hanging in the balance the world watches breathlessly, waiting to see how the story will unfold.
About National Geographic: Situation Critical
In Situation Critical, we explore the unfolding action and the real people thrust into survivor mode by some of the most dramatic events in modern history. This fast-paced series takes you inside the seemingly stable events that became headline disasters in a matter of minutes. Each hour-long episode combines archival footage, accurate re-enactments, advanced CGI and firsthand accounts from those at the centre of the action. Building suspense with each heart-pounding movement, we vividly break down the terrifying moments — outlining the life-threatening risks, daring decisions, frantic communications, evolving tactics and last-ditch efforts developing with each decisive tick of the clock.